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California, Wildfires

California wildfires: What we know about L.A.-area fires, what caused them, who is affected and more

Fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, a series of ferocious wildfires erupted the second week of January and roared across the Los Angeles area.

Inc · 12h

Insurers Were Right About California’s Wildfires

Regulators in California made it difficult for insurers to raise rates despite increasing risks. So the insurers stopped writing policies, which is logical. But they'll get blamed and shamed anyway.

Time on MSN · 15h

The Mental-Health Toll of the California Wildfires Is Just Beginning

Firefighters are making progress on containing the wildfires that have been raging for weeks in Southern California. But even once the physical threat of the fires diminishes, the mental-health toll will linger for months and even years,

Yahoo · 1d

California residents brace for more wildfires

Larry Seward reports more than 100 fire engines and planes are being deployed to protect Los Angeles County.

WhoWhatWhy on MSN · 23h

California Wildfires: The Response Continues

This is the second in a short series of photo essays about the California wildfires. It focuses on the response to the fire. California Wildfires: The Response Continues originally appeared on WhoWhat

Evacuation orders delayed for hours after Eaton Fire erupted

Orange County Register · 6h

County wants probe into delayed evacuation alerts in Eaton fire area where 17 died

The investigation is critical for not only understanding what happened, but for ensuring it never happens again, said an attorney for 300 Altadena residents.

LA Times on MSN · 1d

Western Altadena got evacuation order many hours after Eaton fire exploded. 17 people died there

As the Eaton fire spread, many areas were notified of evacuation warnings and orders well in advance. In the heart of Altadena, where all 17 reported deaths occurred, evacuation orders came hours after fire did.

KNX News Radio Los Angeles o… · 14h

Evacuation orders delayed for hours after Eaton Fire erupted: report

All of the 17 deaths confirmed in the Eaton Fire occurred in an area where an evacuation order was delayed for hours after the blaze erupted, according to a Los Angeles Times report.

Los Angeles County, Palisades Fire

Sacramento Bee · 5d

Update: Containment progress – Palisades Fire in Los Angeles County at 27%

Palisades Fire initially started 10:30 a.m. Jan. 7 in Los Angeles County. It has burned 23,713 acres after being active for nine days. A crew of 4,471 firefighters has been working on site and they managed to contain 27% of the fire by Thursday evening. The blaze's cause remains under investigation.

KERO-TV · 1d

KCFD return home after battling the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles

Kern County Fire Department return from a 12-day mission in Los Angeles County, contributing to a nationwide firefighting effort.

CBS SF Bay Area on MSN · 1d

Kamala Harris returns to Los Angeles County to help wildfire victims

Following President Trump's inauguration on Monday, former Vice President Kamala Harris returned to Los Angeles County to help distribute food and to thank fire crews in Altadena.

6hon MSN

California fires live updates: Los Angeles County fires death toll rises to 28

At least 28 people are believed to be dead and more than a dozen others remain unaccounted for as multiple wildfires rage ...

2don MSN

Los Angeles will face another round of fire-fueling Santa Ana winds this week

After a weekend of reprieve allowing fire teams to continue making progress battling the deadly infernos burning in Los ...

Los Angeles wildfires: 'Life-threatening,' powerful winds bring elevated fire risk

Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley said Tuesday that “life-threatening and destructive and widespread winds” ...

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Los Angeles Fire Department budget sustained cuts but saw overall increase

In May 2024, the city of Los Angeles adopted a Fiscal Year 2024 - 2025 budget that cut the appropriations for the fire ...

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The Weeknd Joins Billionaires And Celebrities Donating To Los Angeles Fire Victims

From direct donations to auctions and a charity benefit concert—here's how celebrities and billionaire are helping victims of ...

13d

California wildfires rage across Los Angeles County, forcing thousands to evacuate their homes

The massive Palisades Fire broke out in Los Angeles on Tuesday afternoon, prompting mandatory evacuations affecting tens of ...

8don MSN

Suspect Admits to Starting Fire in Los Angeles as Blazes Persist

According to Azusa police, a man who has admitted to setting a fire at a park has been arrested as the investigation ...

17hon MSN

Another PDS alert issued, Los Angeles County reopens Altadena to residents

Southern California is bracing for an "unprecedented" third Particularly Dangerous Situation warning in a month, as extreme ...

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