Los Angeles tree advocates hope their vital work recovers from devastating fires
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Los Angeles tree advocates hope their vital work recovers from devastating fires

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Some people across Los Angeles have worked for years to increase the number of trees that give respite from heat and air pollution. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Past fires and extreme winds have torn off many limbs and taken down trees, especially ones planted in narrow strips of land where there isn’t room for much soil, he said. Firefighters put out a fire burning inside a tree after the Eaton Fire burned through the mountains of the Angeles National Forest near Mount Wilson Observatory north of Pasadena, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Trees such as the coast live oak are a good option, said Aaron Thomas, director of urban forestry at the environmental nonprofit North East Trees. Beachfront properties are burned to the ground by the Palisades Fire on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, in Malibu, Calif. Beachfront properties are burned to the ground by the Palisades Fire on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, in Malibu, Calif. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Vejar said his group knows there will be setbacks, but that is reality.

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LA wildfires map: Where could the blaze go next after Kenneth, Palisades, Eaton ravage southern California
1 month, 3 weeks ago

LA wildfires map: Where could the blaze go next after Kenneth, Palisades, Eaton ravage southern California

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The 23,000-acre Palisades Fire between Santa Monica and …

Los Angeles wildfires: Hughes Fire has scorched over 39 square km in North LA
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2 months ago

Los Angeles wildfires: Hughes Fire has scorched over 39 square km in North LA

Hindustan Times  

More than 50,000 people were under evacuation orders or warnings on Wednesday after a huge and fast-moving wildfire swept through rugged mountains north of Los Angeles, as parched Southern California endured another round of dangerous winds and two major previous blazes continued to smolder. A firefighting crew walks towards flames as a plume of smoke from the Hughes Fire fills …

LA bracing for more catastrophic wildfires as forecasters warn of 100mph winds - sparking 'extreme fire danger'
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2 months, 1 week ago

LA bracing for more catastrophic wildfires as forecasters warn of 100mph winds - sparking 'extreme fire danger'

Daily Mail  

Los Angeles is bracing itself for more catastrophic wildfires this week as weather forecasters predict the return of gusting Santa Ana winds of up to 100 miles per hour. A spokesman said: ‘We anticipate another major event as the Santa Ana winds pick up this weekend bringing with them critical fire hazard danger. The Palisades Fire ravages a neighborhood amid …

7 photos of Los Angeles fire show aftermath of California blazes | In pics
2 months, 1 week ago

7 photos of Los Angeles fire show aftermath of California blazes | In pics

India TV News  

Image Source : PTI/AP 1/7 Palisades Fire broke out in Los Angeles last week destroyed more than 12,000 structures, including homes and businesses. Image Source : PTI/AP 3/7 The Palisades Fire, the largest currently burning in the Los Angeles area, has charred 23,713 acres. Image Source : PTI/AP 4/7 These wildfires left several hazardous aftermaths like Electricity, gas and sewage …

LA fires live updates: ‘Dangerous’ winds return as residents are warned over threat of new wildfires
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2 months, 1 week ago

LA fires live updates: ‘Dangerous’ winds return as residents are warned over threat of new wildfires

The Independent  

✕ Close Auto Fire: Another fast-moving blaze breaks out in California The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates …

LA fires: Red flag warnings issued as millions in Southern California on edge
2 months, 1 week ago

LA fires: Red flag warnings issued as millions in Southern California on edge

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The windy, flame-fanning weather that put the nation’s second most-populous metropolitan region on edge eased up Wednesday as firefighters made significant gains against the two massive wildfires burning around Los Angeles. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print The devastation of the Palisades …

California wildfire warnings: Santa Ana winds rise in Southern California; new wildfire warnings issued
2 months, 1 week ago

California wildfire warnings: Santa Ana winds rise in Southern California; new wildfire warnings issued

The Hindu  

Millions of Southern Californians faced new wildfire warnings on Tuesday, and tens of thousands saw their power shut off as strong winds blew across the parched landscape around Los Angeles where two massive blazes have been burning for a week. “Among nine people charged with looting was a group that stole an Emmy from an evacuated house,” Los Angeles County …

Tracking the damage from the Los Angeles wildfire in maps
55 years, 2 months ago

Tracking the damage from the Los Angeles wildfire in maps

CNN  

CNN — Entire neighborhoods burned to the ground. Although official damage assessments are still ongoing, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection estimates that more than 12,300 structures have been damaged or destroyed in the Palisades and Eaton fires. Here’s an analysis of the building damage with what we know now: Kevin Marshall sifts through his mother's fire-ravaged property …

California wildfires: Over 6 million in Los Angeles area under ‘critical fire threat’
2 months, 1 week ago

California wildfires: Over 6 million in Los Angeles area under ‘critical fire threat’

Hindustan Times  

California wildfires live: The entrance to the house of Laeticia Hallyday, widow of late French singer Johnny Hallyday, is seen after being destroyed by the Palisades Fire, on January 14, 2025, in Pacific Palisades, California.. California wildfires: Fanned by strong winds, the wildfires in Los Angeles area of California have killed at least 25 people and swept through 40,000 acres …

Los Angeles faces monstrous wildfires fueled by high Santa Ana winds, 24 lives lost
2 months, 1 week ago

Los Angeles faces monstrous wildfires fueled by high Santa Ana winds, 24 lives lost

Hindustan Times  

Los Angeles firefighters braced for high winds on Monday expected to fuel two monstrous wildfires that have already leveled entire neighborhoods, killed at least two dozen people, and burned an area the size of Washington, D.C. US officials warned "dangerous and strong" winds were set to push deadly wildfires further through Los Angeles residential areas January 12 as firefighters struggled …

California wildfires: Los Angeles braces for dangerous Santa Ana winds; Donald Trump likely to visit | 10 points
2 months, 1 week ago

California wildfires: Los Angeles braces for dangerous Santa Ana winds; Donald Trump likely to visit | 10 points

Hindustan Times  

California wildfires updates: At least 24 people have lost their lives to the wildfires that have ripped through Los Angeles city in California, with the toll expected to mount amid the battle with the blaze. The Los Angeles wildfires turned the homes of several thousands Californians into ashes, rendering them homeless amid the continued battle with the blaze, Firefighters have …

What caused Los Angeles' massive fire? Fresh analysis suggests shocking New Year's eve connection
2 months, 2 weeks ago

What caused Los Angeles' massive fire? Fresh analysis suggests shocking New Year's eve connection

Hindustan Times  

As Los Angeles wildfires has been dubbed as one of the “worst catastrophes” in US, the investigators are looking into cause of deadly inferno. Los Angeles Fire: US officials warned "dangerous and strong" winds were set to push deadly wildfires further through Los Angeles residential areas January 12 as firefighters struggled to make progress against the flames. A new evidence …

Was it arson or Sean Diddy Combs? The conspiracy theories spreading like the LA wildfires
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Was it arson or Sean Diddy Combs? The conspiracy theories spreading like the LA wildfires

Firstpost  

As the wildfires continue to ravage large swathes of land in Los Angeles, the skies are filled with smoke and misinformation. Many have taken to social media to spread rumours and conspiracy theories — some as bizarre as American rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs being responsible for the blazes A firefighter extinguishes the fire as the Palisades Fire, one of several …

As recovery efforts in LA move forward, powerful new winds threaten progress
2 months, 2 weeks ago

As recovery efforts in LA move forward, powerful new winds threaten progress

NPR  

As recovery efforts in LA move forward, powerful new winds threaten progress toggle caption Brandon Bell/Getty Images This is a developing story. Please be assured that all fire departments and all law enforcement agencies in the area will be prepared," Los Angeles County Fire Department Chief Anthony Marrone said during a press conference on Monday. "The anticipated winds combined with …

Los Angeles braces for new round of ‘strong winds’ as wildfires rage on
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Los Angeles braces for new round of ‘strong winds’ as wildfires rage on

Firstpost  

Firefighters scrambled Sunday to make further progress against wildfires that have killed 16 people in the Los Angeles area as forecasters again warned of dangerous weather with the return of strong winds this week. Image- AFP Wildfire-ravaged Los Angeles on Sunday confronted the return of dangerous winds, as officials said that firefighters were ready to combat any new blazes whipped …

Death toll from Los Angeles wildfires rises to 24
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Death toll from Los Angeles wildfires rises to 24

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Firefighters scrambled Sunday to make further progress against wildfires that have destroyed thousands of homes and killed 24 people in the Los Angeles area as forecasters again warned of dangerous weather with the return of strong winds this week. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Officials said they expected that …

Los Angeles Wildfires: Dry weather, Santa Ana winds and other possible causes – what we know so far
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Los Angeles Wildfires: Dry weather, Santa Ana winds and other possible causes – what we know so far

Live Mint  

The Los Angeles wildfires have killed at least 10 people and destroyed nearly 10,000 structures, including the homes of celebrities like Paris Hilton, Adam Brody, and Jamie Lee Curtis. Los Angeles Wildfires LIVE Updates The Palisades Fire, located between Santa Monica and Malibu, and the Eaton Fire near Pasadena are among the most destructive in Los Angeles history. The CNN …

Los Angeles wildfires: From Malibu to Santa Monica — before and after pictures of neighbourhoods
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Los Angeles wildfires: From Malibu to Santa Monica — before and after pictures of neighbourhoods

Live Mint  

Los Angeles Wildfires: Amid the tragic and devastating wildfires sweeping across Los Angeles, California, we take a look at before-and-after images of some neighbourhoods in the western US state. Malibu, Los Angeles The Palisades Fire between Santa Monica and Malibu on the city's western flank and the Eaton Fire in the east near Pasadena already rank as the most destructive …

LA area’s 2 biggest blazes burn at least 10,000 structures, while new fire leads to more evacuations
Trending News
2 months, 2 weeks ago

LA area’s 2 biggest blazes burn at least 10,000 structures, while new fire leads to more evacuations

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The two biggest wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area have burned at least 10,000 homes, buildings and other structures, officials said Thursday as they urged more people to heed evacuation orders after a new blaze ignited and quickly grew. “We are expecting this fire to rapidly spread due to high winds,” Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said, …

Los Angeles wildfires claim 5 lives, force 180,000 evacuations across California — see heart-breaking pictures
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Los Angeles wildfires claim 5 lives, force 180,000 evacuations across California — see heart-breaking pictures

Live Mint  

As devastating wildfires rage across multiple locations in Los Angeles, California, at least five people have been confirmed dead, and another 180,000 have been ordered to evacuate their homes, according to an AP report citing officials. Burnt cars stand, after powerful winds fueling devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area forced people to evacuate, in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood on …

Los Angeles burns for third night as firefighters battle fire and wind
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Los Angeles burns for third night as firefighters battle fire and wind

India Today  

A catastrophic Los Angeles wildfire has blazed through hillsides, taken the lives of 10 people, and ravaged homes and streets for the past three days. Nearly 10,000 structures have been damaged, with Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna describing the scene as someone who "dropped an atomic bomb in those areas". Los Angeles Fire Department chief Kristin Crowley said that …

New fire in Los Angeles area prompts more evacuations; over 10K structures lost in major blazes
2 months, 2 weeks ago

New fire in Los Angeles area prompts more evacuations; over 10K structures lost in major blazes

New Indian Express  

LOS ANGELES: The two biggest wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area have burned at least 10,000 homes, buildings and other structures, officials said Thursday as they urged more people to heed evacuation orders after a new blaze ignited and quickly grew. "We are expecting this fire to rapidly spread due to high winds," Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said, echoing …

Los Angeles: Firefighters slow down spread of fire as strong winds continue to fuel blaze
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Los Angeles: Firefighters slow down spread of fire as strong winds continue to fuel blaze

Hindustan Times  

Firefighters began to slow the spread of deadly and devastating fires in the Los Angeles area Thursday after the ferocious winds that drove the fast-moving flames diminished, but the largest blazes still burned out of control. Firefighters work during the Eaton fire in the Altadena area of Los Angeles county Crews were able to knock down a major threat that …

In pictures | Los Angeles wildfires and harrowing escapes
2 months, 2 weeks ago

In pictures | Los Angeles wildfires and harrowing escapes

The Hindu  

Fierce wildfires are raging in the Los Angeles area, fuelled by powerful Santa Ana winds, sending residents fleeing from burning homes through flames, ferocious winds and towering clouds of smoke. A man walks past a fire-ravaged business area after the Eaton Fire swept through the place, on January 8, 2025 in Altadena, California. Flames are seen through a window of …

Los Angeles wildfires: Why is fire in Hollywood town LA so bad? ‘Santa Ana’ winds explained
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Los Angeles wildfires: Why is fire in Hollywood town LA so bad? ‘Santa Ana’ winds explained

Hindustan Times  

Five people have died, thousands have been evacuated, scores of homes got burnt down and hundreds of firefighters are engaged in operation to douse the blazes that in United States' Los Angeles, the city in California that is home to country's film and television industry. However, the blazes in Los Angeles are the first disaster to have impacted so many …

Out-of-control Los Angeles wildfires burn thousands of homes and other structures
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Out-of-control Los Angeles wildfires burn thousands of homes and other structures

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — A fast-moving fire broke out in the hills above Hollywood Boulevard and threatened some of the most popular Los Angeles tourist spots as firefighters battled to get control on two other major blazes that killed five people, put 130,000 people under evacuation orders and ravaged communities from the Pacific Coast to inland Pasadena. Share Share Copy Link …

Dramatic photos show devastation caused by Southern California wildfires in just hours
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Dramatic photos show devastation caused by Southern California wildfires in just hours

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery A Los Angeles County …

Los Angeles wildfires: 5 dead in ‘out-of-control’ blazes, evacuated celebs await update on fate of luxury homes
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Los Angeles wildfires: 5 dead in ‘out-of-control’ blazes, evacuated celebs await update on fate of luxury homes

Hindustan Times  

United States's Los Angeles, the sprawling city of Southern California and the centre of the country's film and television industry or Hollywood, is battling massive wildfires that not only have several evacuated celebrities awaiting word on whether their homes survived the flames but have also killed at least five people and reduced many structures to rubble, levelling entire blocks. A …

Apocalyptic scenes as wildfires tear through Los Angeles
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Apocalyptic scenes as wildfires tear through Los Angeles

ABC  

Hurricane-force winds have sent wildfires ripping through the mountains and foothills around Los Angeles. Homes lost across the upmarket Pacific Palisades neighbourhood of west Los Angeles. The largest blaze has consumed more than 6,000 hectares in Pacific Palisades, a picturesque neighbourhood between the beach towns of Santa Monica and Malibu. Kevin McGowan, director of emergency management for Los Angeles County, …

Five killed, many injured as tens of thousands flee Los Angeles fires
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Five killed, many injured as tens of thousands flee Los Angeles fires

ABC  

The large wildfires burning through Los Angeles have now destroyed at least 1,000 buildings, killed five people and caused a "high number" of significant injuries, authorities say. More than 1,000 firefighters are battling five blazes: The Palisades fire, affecting the exclusive Pacific Palisades area along the coast, home to many celebrities near the Malibu and Santa Monica beach communities. This …

California: Los Angeles sky turns orange-grey as another wildfire erupts | Watch videos
2 months, 2 weeks ago

California: Los Angeles sky turns orange-grey as another wildfire erupts | Watch videos

Hindustan Times  

The sky in Los Angeles, California, has turned orange and grey due to the devastating wildfires burning across several areas in the state, show videos circulating on social media. REUTERS/Ringo Chiu Wildfire paired with hurricane-force winds made things worse for locals in Los Angeles’s Pacific Palisades area who have been forced to evacuate, reported news agency AFP. Hours after the …

Los Angeles wildfires in photos: Houses, cars destroyed; 30,000 evacuated
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Los Angeles wildfires in photos: Houses, cars destroyed; 30,000 evacuated

Hindustan Times  

Los Angeles wildfires in photos: Houses, cars destroyed; 30,000 evacuated Los Angeles officials declared a state of emergency after a fast-moving brush fire in Pacific Palisades erupted Tuesday.. 1 / 11 View Photos in a new improved layout A fire quickly engulfed around 2 square miles of property in the Pacific Palisades neighbourhood of western Los Angeles, creating a striking …

Thousands flee as wildfires burn out of control in and around Los Angeles and homes are destroyed
Top News
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Thousands flee as wildfires burn out of control in and around Los Angeles and homes are destroyed

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Wildfires tore across the Los Angeles area with devastating force Wednesday after setting off a desperate escape from burning homes through flames, ferocious winds and towering clouds of smoke. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Will Adams watches as flames from the …

Los Angeles wildfire spirals out of control, 30,000 homes evacuated; residents say never seen this before
Top News
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Los Angeles wildfire spirals out of control, 30,000 homes evacuated; residents say never seen this before

India TV News  

Los Angeles: A fast-moving wildfire broke out on Tuesday in the inland foothills northeast of Los Angeles hours after another blaze tore through the city's Pacific Palisades neighbourhood along the coast, destroying many homes and prompting evacuation orders for tens of thousands. Image Source : APThe Palisades Fire ravages a neighbourhood amid high winds in the Pacific Palisades neighbourhood of …

California governor says Pacific Palisades wildfire has destroyed many structures as winds kick up
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

California governor says Pacific Palisades wildfire has destroyed many structures as winds kick up

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — A wildfire whipped up by extreme winds swept through a Los Angeles hillside dotted with celebrity residences Tuesday, burning homes in Pacific Palisades and prompting evacuation orders for tens of thousands. CORRECTS BYLINE FROM ETIENNE LAURENT TO ETHAN SWOPE The Palisades Fire burns a residence in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. …

Photos: Thousands in Los Angeles evacuate as wind-fueled wildfires quickly worsen
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Photos: Thousands in Los Angeles evacuate as wind-fueled wildfires quickly worsen

NPR  

Photos: Thousands in Los Angeles evacuate as wind-fueled wildfires quickly worsen toggle caption Etienne Laurent/AP More than 30,000 people in Los Angeles County have been ordered to evacuate as the Palisades Fire, one of several wildfires that broke out on Tuesday morning, blazed through the Pacific Palisades community. Sponsor Message Additionally, a second major wind-driven fire was burning Tuesday night …

Photos: Mountain fire fueled by Santa Ana winds destroys dozens of homes in Ventura County
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Photos: Mountain fire fueled by Santa Ana winds destroys dozens of homes in Ventura County

LA Times  

A fast-moving wildfire fueled by heavy winds was tearing through a community northwest of Los Angeles for a second day Thursday after destroying dozens of homes and forcing thousands of residents to flee when it exploded in size in only a few hours. The Mountain fire prompted evacuation orders Wednesday for more than 10,000 people as it threatened 3,500 structures …

Commentary: Southern California forests are burning. Protect them from their biggest threat — people
6 months ago

Commentary: Southern California forests are burning. Protect them from their biggest threat — people

LA Times  

The author’s family loves this spot, at Inspiration Point near Wrightwood, looking out on the Sheep Mountain Wilderness. So here’s what the U.S. Forest Service, the National Park Service and California State Parks ought to do when conditions are predictably ripe for cataclysmic fire: Close their forests. When a major heat wave bears down on us — as one did …

Excessive heat warnings in effect for desert and mountain communities in Southern California
8 months, 1 week ago

Excessive heat warnings in effect for desert and mountain communities in Southern California

LA Times  

The Fork fire has scorched more than 330 acres and continues to burn toward Sheep Mt. An excessive heat warning was issued Saturday for Southern California’s inland and desert communities, with triple-digit temperatures forecast through next week, bringing an elevated fire risk to some areas, according to the National Weather Service. More than 200 personnel from federal, state and county …

Millions of California trees are dying; Joshua trees are just the latest victims
1 year, 7 months ago

Millions of California trees are dying; Joshua trees are just the latest victims

LA Times  

A firefighter sets a back fire as the York fire burns in Mojave National Preserve on July 30. “We’ve long known that the trends to anticipate in the 21st century are extended droughts and more active fire regimes, and these types of disturbances are having profound effects on forests statewide,” said Ryan Tompkins, forest and natural resources advisor at the …

Strong winds to continue across Southern California after toppling trees, power lines
1 year, 11 months ago

Strong winds to continue across Southern California after toppling trees, power lines

LA Times  

A wet winter has produced a heavy spring flower bloom in many parts of Southern California, including White Point Park in San Pedro. Strong winds that downed trees and power lines are forecast to continue throughout the Los Angeles region Tuesday, though the gusts are expected to be less powerful than Monday. Winds approaching 60 miles per hour could still …

After California wildfire, thousands of trees to be removed
3 years, 5 months ago

After California wildfire, thousands of trees to be removed

India TV News  

In the wake of California wildfires, upwards of 10,000 trees weakened by fires, drought, disease or age must be removed, work that will keep a nearby highway closed to visitors who seek the world’s two largest sequoia trees. The hazard trees could potentially fall onto people and cars on the section of State Route 180 known as Generals Highway, or …

As wildfires decimate the giant sequoia, California faces unprecedented loss
3 years, 9 months ago

As wildfires decimate the giant sequoia, California faces unprecedented loss

LA Times  

A sunset is obscured by smoke-filled skies near Alder Creek Grove, where sequoia trees had grown on this Sierra Nevada ridge top for well over 500 years. “They’re one of the most fire-adapted species on Earth, and that is one way that this really is a warning sign much bigger than the trees themselves,” Brigham said. “Then things started to …

Report: California wildfire sparked when tree hit power line
4 years ago

Report: California wildfire sparked when tree hit power line

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A Northern California wildfire that …

Along California’s ring of fire, residents face decades of danger, destruction
4 years, 5 months ago

Along California’s ring of fire, residents face decades of danger, destruction

LA Times  

In the haze outside his family trailer, he stubs out a cigarette and stares off across the hospital parking lot in Clovis where he has hitched up for now, pondering his future in California. Motor traffic passes a gas station with a melted sign that was burned by the Creek fire near Shaver Lake, Calif. “I’ve long been struck by …

One of Los Angeles County’s largest-ever wildfires may have been sparked by tree branches hitting power equipment, says utility company
4 years, 5 months ago

One of Los Angeles County’s largest-ever wildfires may have been sparked by tree branches hitting power equipment, says utility company

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Investigators are looking into …

LA wildfire: Latest as firefighters start to tame enormous fire in northeast mountains
4 years, 6 months ago

LA wildfire: Latest as firefighters start to tame enormous fire in northeast mountains

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Firefighters are finally starting to …

US Wildfires: Harrowing images show charred remains of towns in California and Oregon as thousands flee deadly blazes
4 years, 6 months ago

US Wildfires: Harrowing images show charred remains of towns in California and Oregon as thousands flee deadly blazes

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery A man digs through …

As California burns, the winds arrive and the lights go out
4 years, 6 months ago

As California burns, the winds arrive and the lights go out

Associated Press  

SHAVER LAKE, Calif. — New wildfires ravaged bone-dry California during a scorching Labor Day weekend that saw a dramatic airlift of more than 200 people trapped by flames and ended with the state’s largest utility turning off power to 172,000 customers to try to prevent its power lines and other equipment from sparking more fires. “The wildfire situation throughout California …

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