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New opioid stronger than fentanyl found in Los Angeles; wildfires near Malibu force evacuations

  • A new opioid, cychlorphine, has been identified in Los Angeles and is stronger than fentanyl.
  • Cychlorphine can stop a person from breathing even in extremely small quantities and may be present in illegal drugs.
  • A fast-moving fire near Malibu has forced evacuations due to strong winds.
  • Stronger overnight winds threaten to spread the flames further, complicating the region's recovery from last year's deadly blazes.
  • Authorities have issued warnings about the presence of cychlorphine in illegal drugs.
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