Extreme weather across the US: Winter storm has states on alert while wildfires burn in California
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(ABC 6 News) — Extreme weather has been wreaking havoc across the nation as millions face threats of a new winter storm.
Meanwhile, others are watching wildfires burn in the west.
A huge plume of smoke is towering over the Pacific Palisades as parts of Los Angeles burn. A second fire is also burning in the Hollywood Hills.
California Governor Gavin Newsom is deploying emergency crews and resources to put the fires out.
In the east, a deadly winter storm is bringing snow, ice, and bone-chilling temperatures. At least nine people have died from winter-related crashes, and dozens of flights have been canceled.