Three out-of-control wildfires are raging in the suburbs of Los Angeles, forcing more than 30,000 people to flee. More than 1,400 firefighters are working to contain the blazes, but authorities say there is “no possibility” of bringing the fires under control yet as the Santa Ana winds and dry weather conditions worsen the situation. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said the windstorm hitting the region “is expected to worsen through the morning.” n18oc_world n18oc_crux

Silicon heating pads have been added to prevent freezing in water and bio-toilet tanks, with overheat protection sensors ensuring safety and reliability. Heated plumbing pipelines are installed with self-regulating heating cables to prevent water freezing, ensuring smooth operations even in sub-zero temperatures

A stampede during the distribution of Vaikuntha Dwara Sarva Darshan tokens for Lord Venkateswara temple in Tirupati resulted in six deaths and over 30 injuries. The chaos involved poor crowd management as devotees surged forward. TTD had organized the event, expecting large crowds. Andhra CM Naidu is overseeing the situation.