Over 35,000 people are under evacuation orders after a dozen new wildfires erupted across Los Angeles County.
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The huge fire in the northern part of the county is burning through 30 acres per minute.
The devastating wildfires are being fueled by powerful Santa Ana winds.
At least five schools were evacuated on Wednesday with students running away from campus.
People said the last two weeks have been exhausting.
Heavy rains are expected next week.
However, officials are worried about landslides and the spreading of possible chemicals from burned neighborhoods.
Read: The ash left behind by the Los Angeles wildfires might be toxic, experts warn
Gov. Gavin Newsom is moving resources to help protect those communities.
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