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Passengers Witness California Wildfires From Airplane

Aerial view of wildfires in Texas

Passengers onboard a California-bound flight on Tuesday night witnessed the devastating wildfires raging below them. The flames and plumes of smoke around Los Angeles were a shocking sight for those on the flight, including Mark Viniello.

Viniello, who was traveling with his family from New York back to their home in Santa Clarita, described the scene as apocalyptic. The flight, originally scheduled to land at Burbank Airport, was diverted to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) due to the fires.

Mark Viniello described the scene as apocalyptic.
Passengers saw wildfires while flying over Los Angeles.
The flight was diverted to LAX due to the fires.

The intense winds added to the anxiety of the passengers, with Viniello expressing concern for his wife and children who were with him on the plane. The unpredictability of the wildfires and the impact on air travel highlighted the challenges faced by those in the affected regions.

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