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• Easing of extreme winds expected to strengthen efforts to put out blazes

As officials answered reporters’ questions, the Los Angeles county fire chief Anthony Marrone, said that it is still unsafe for people to return to their homes, even for those who want to view the conditions of their houses for even 15 minutes.

“We just don’t want anybody to come in and for it to not be safe,” he said.