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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” are in the region, which could fuel the growth of new or existing wildfires in Los Angeles County and Ventura County.
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California wildfire live updates: Los Angeles area on alert as high winds fan the flames
Fanned by strong winds, the wildfires have killed at least 24 people and swept through 40,000 acres in the Greater Los Angeles area.
Hundreds of California inmates are fighting the Los Angeles fires. Here's how much they get paid
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass issued an executive order to expedite processes for rebuilding homes and clearing debris left behind by wildfires in Los Angeles. Bass signed the order late Monday night to help residents in the Pacific Palisades and other city areas rebuild homes lost in the ongoing fires and lay the foundations for businesses to recover.
New wildfires erupt in California as flames continue to rage across Los Angeles
Three new wildfires have started in southern California since Monday as dry conditions and destructive winds continued to create a high fire risk in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. At least 24 people have been killed in the disaster and dozens more are missing.
Firefighters deploy widely as strong winds threaten more Los Angeles neighborhoods
Weary and anxious from a week of massive blazes burning around Los Angeles, Southern California residents faced dire new wildfire warnings Tuesday while preparing to flee at a moment's notice as fire-fueling winds blasted the area again.
More firefighters rush to Los Angeles as stronger winds are forecast
A growing force of firefighters and equipment moved into the Los Angeles area as another round of powerful winds threatened to trigger new wildfires and set back recent progress in containing blazes that have destroyed thousands of homes and
Investigators comb a scorched slope to solve a mystery: How did the Palisades Fire start?
So far, the probe is focusing on potential human causes, which could include arson, fireworks, unauthorized camping or a ...
Lawsuit says critical water source sat dry for months before Palisades Fire
Victims of the Palisades Fire are suing the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power for hampering firefighting efforts.
34 arrests made in Eaton, Palisades fire zones as Los Angeles leaders crack down on crimes against disaster victims
Arrests near wildfire zones in Los Angeles continue to increase as more National Guard members have been deployed to the ...
Neighborhoods under threat as Los Angeles Palisades fire rages on
By Nathan Frandino and Jackie Luna LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -Firefighters were slowly making progress in their battle to contain ...
As Los Angeles burns, Hollywood's Oscar season turns into a pledge drive
When the Palisades Fire broke out in Los Angeles last Tuesday, Hollywood’s awards season was in full swing. The Golden Globes ...
New evacuations ordered as stubborn Palisades Fire expands east in Los Angeles
Nearly 7,000 firefighters are working to contain the spreading flames in Los Angeles County on Saturday, with no end in sight ...
IOC to replace 10 Olympic medals that U.S. swimmer Gary Hall Jr. lost in the Los Angeles Palisades fire
U.S. swimmer Gary Hall Jr. left behind his 10 Olympic medals while fleeing the Los Angeles fires with his dog, Puddles. On ...
Update: Palisades Fire in Los Angeles County at 8% containment
Palisades Fire initially started 10:30 a.m. Jan. 7 in Los Angeles County. It has burned 20,438 acres after being active for ...
LA fire bosses chose not to deploy available firefighters and engines when Palisades Fire erupted: records
Los Angeles Fire Department bosses are facing criticism for opting not to deploy 1,000 available firefighters and more than ...