Los Angeles wildfire latest; big drug bust in northern Arizona | Nightly Roundup
PHOENIX - From the latest updates on the wildfires in the Los Angeles area to a big drug bust along a northern Arizona highway, here's a look at some of the top stories on FOX10Phoenix.com for Wednesday, January 8, 2025.
1. Latest on the California wildfires
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Los Angeles wildfires latest: 5 dead as crews struggle to contain blazes
Several wildfires burned across the Los Angeles area on Wednesday morning, destroying homes, closing schools, and forcing evacuations. Here’s what to know.
2. Gun exchange in the West Valley turns violent
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Gun exchange in Surprise turns violent when shooting breaks out
A gun exchange turned violent in Surprise, leaving a 16-year-old boy recovering after being shot on Jan. 6.
3. How can Trump rename Gulf of Mexico?
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Donald Trump wants to rename Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America': How can that be done?
President-elect Donald Trump has said he will rename the Gulf of Mexico to "Gulf of America," during a news conference on Jan. 7. Here are the details on the gulf, as well as ways to change the name of a geographical feature in the U.S.
4. Big cocaine load seized during northern Arizona traffic stop
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500+ pounds of cocaine seized in northern Arizona traffic stop: DPS
DPS officials say the drugs seized during the traffic stop is estimated to have a street value of up to $22.1 million.
5. New details in Tesla Cybertruck explosion in Las Vegas
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Green Beret who exploded Cybertruck outside Trump hotel in Las Vegas used AI to plan blast, police say
New details in the investigation come almost a week after Green Beret Matthew Livelsberger fatally shot himself just before the Cybertruck exploded on New Year’s Day.
Also, your weather forecast for tonight
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Arizona weather forecast: Wind Advisory in Phoenix
A windy Wednesday in the Valley with a high in the 60s.