The LA fire conspiracy theories that are flooding the internet: From plot to protect P Diddy to a 'direct energy weapon' and drone cover-up
2 months, 1 week ago

The LA fire conspiracy theories that are flooding the internet: From plot to protect P Diddy to a 'direct energy weapon' and drone cover-up

Daily Mail  

Los Angeles' wildfires have claimed at least 24 lives and laid waste to 12,000 properties in a week. Diddy's Los Angeles mansion has been spared so far from the rampant flames engulfing the ritzy neighborhoods where several high-profile celebrities live As LA continues to battle these fires, Combs sits in his jail cell at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center as he awaits trial But many celebrities who live in or near the Pacific Palisades area - anywhere from five to 50 miles away from Holmby Hills - have lost homes. 'Direct energy weapon' to erode humanity and speed up 15-minute city plan for LA Wildfires ravaging Los Angeles were caused by a 'direct energy weapon' attack - and the signs are there because palm trees have survived, social media conspiracy theorists have claimed. One Twitter account said: 'An incredible piece of luck for the developers building California’s new high-speed rail network, the wildfires almost perfectly match the proposed route cleaning land and making land worthless'. LA Fire Department Chief Erik Scott, a public information officer, has had to confront online conspiracy theories about the raging wildfires in the area On Thursday, Alex Jones claimed the fire department needed to use 'women's handbags' to fight the fires because it sent supplies over to war-torn Ukraine But, Scott also suggested he did not want to spend all of his time addressing baseless theories.

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Behind the staggering economic toll of the L.A. wildfires
1 month, 1 week ago

Behind the staggering economic toll of the L.A. wildfires

LA Times  

An aerial view of homes and businesses that were destroyed in the Eaton fire in Altadena last month. “Most disasters have an uneven effect across groups and society,” said Adam Rose, senior research fellow and director emeritus at USC’s Center for Risk and Economic Analysis of Threats and Emergencies. “You’re going to have winners and losers.” Although the fires will …

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 …

Climate change made devastating LA fires more likely, scientists say
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Climate change made devastating LA fires more likely, scientists say

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Without a faster transition away from planet-heating fossil fuels, California will continue to get hotter, drier, and more flammable …

Weeks after fire ravaged LA’s Pacific Palisades, residents return to dig for mementos
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Weeks after fire ravaged LA’s Pacific Palisades, residents return to dig for mementos

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Scores of Los Angeles residents returned Tuesday to wildfire-ravaged Pacific Palisades after officials began letting people drive back into the scorched community, the first opportunity most have had to carefully scour the sites of their former homes. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has designated federally owned parkland east of Los Angeles as a temporary storage site for …

The Cause of the LA Fires Might Never Be Known—but AI Is Hunting for Clues
1 month, 3 weeks ago

The Cause of the LA Fires Might Never Be Known—but AI Is Hunting for Clues

Wired  

This story originally appeared on Grist and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration. “To jump to any conclusions right now is speculation,” said Ginger Colbrun, a spokesperson for the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the lead agency investigating the cause of the Palisades Fire, to the Los Angeles Times. Even given enough time, the causes of …

Los Angeles wildfires in photos: Hughes fire prompts evacuations of over 50,000 after weeks of blazes
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Los Angeles wildfires in photos: Hughes fire prompts evacuations of over 50,000 after weeks of blazes

Hindustan Times  

Los Angeles wildfires in photos: Hughes fire prompts evacuations of over 50,000 after weeks of blazes The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection reports that the new fire has destroyed 9,400 acres of property and is completely out of control.. 1 / 11 View Photos in a new improved layout A new 'Hughes Fire' has forced over 50,000 residents …

Mass evacuations after explosive new fire erupts near Los Angeles
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Mass evacuations after explosive new fire erupts near Los Angeles

Deccan Chronicle  

An explosive new wildfire erupted north of Los Angeles on Wednesday, forcing tens of thousands of people to evacuate their homes and setting nerves jangling in an area still reeling from two deadly blazes.Ferocious flames devoured hillsides near Castaic Lake, spreading rapidly to cover more than 9,400 acres in just a few hours.The fire was fanned by strong, dry Santa …

Over 50,000 under evacuation orders, warnings as wildfire imperils homes north of Los Angeles
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Over 50,000 under evacuation orders, warnings as wildfire imperils homes north of Los Angeles

The Hindu  

More than 50,000 people were under evacuation orders or warnings Wednesday as 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. “Certainly, we are not out of the woods yet.” More than 31,000 people have been ordered to …

Los Angeles wildfires: New ‘Hughes Fire’ forces evacuation orders for 50,000 people
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Los Angeles wildfires: New ‘Hughes Fire’ forces evacuation orders for 50,000 people

Hindustan Times  

Days after rapidly moving wildfires left behind a trail of massive destruction in Los Angeles, California, a new 'Hughes Fire' has prompted evacuation orders or warnings for more than 50,000 people in the US state. Emergency vehicles seen on the side of the road as flames from the Hughes Fire race up the hill in Castaic in Los Angeles, California. …

LA fire: New wildfire in North Los Angeles forces over 50,000 to evacuate
1 month, 3 weeks ago

LA fire: New wildfire in North Los Angeles forces over 50,000 to evacuate

Live Mint  

More than 50,000 people were under evacuation orders or warnings on Wednesday as a massive, fast-moving wildfire tore through the rugged mountains north of Los Angeles. The Hughes Fire ignited late in the morning and quickly scorched over 15 square miles of trees and brush, sending thick plumes of smoke near Lake Castaic, a popular recreation spot about 40 miles …

Los Angeles wildfire updates: Trump threatens to withhold federal aid if California does not...
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Los Angeles wildfire updates: Trump threatens to withhold federal aid if California does not...

India TV News  

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday warned that he may withhold several federal disaster aid meant for wildfire-ravaged Los Angeles as he seeks California leaders to change the state's water management approach. Wildfires update: More than 50,000 people under evacuation orders As per the latest updates, over 50,000 people are under evacuation orders or warnings after a huge and fast-moving …

Over 50,000 Under Evacuation Orders Or Warnings As Wildfire Imperils Homes North Of Los Angeles
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Over 50,000 Under Evacuation Orders Or Warnings As Wildfire Imperils Homes North Of Los Angeles

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING CASTAIC, Calif. — More than 50,000 people were under evacuation orders or warnings Wednesday as a huge and fast-moving wildfire swept through rugged mountains north of Los Angeles, but fire officials said a rapid ground and air assault was giving them the upper hand. BROWN via Getty Images “The situation that we’re in today is very different …

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

Ash And Other Dangers Mean LA Area Residents Who Fled Fires Won't Be Going Home Soon
2 months ago

Ash And Other Dangers Mean LA Area Residents Who Fled Fires Won't Be Going Home Soon

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING LOS ANGELES — It has been more than a week since two massive fires forced tens of thousands of people to flee their homes in the Los Angeles area, and officials said Thursday residents won’t be going home soon. “The properties have been damaged beyond belief,” Los Angeles County Public Works Director Mark Pestrella said at a …

LA wildfires day 11: What is the latest, and what do investigations show?
2 months ago

LA wildfires day 11: What is the latest, and what do investigations show?

Al Jazeera  

Firefighters progressed due to a temporary easing of winds, but officials caution that hazardous conditions could return. Although the hazardous fire weather conditions that have stoked Los Angeles’s devastating fires have subsided, forecasters caution that another round of Santa Ana Winds is expected early next week. “PPHD is declaring a local health emergency to ensure residents take appropriate measures to …

LA wildfires: From Gurdwaras, Churches to Buddhist temples, faith communities join hands to aid fire victims
2 months ago

LA wildfires: From Gurdwaras, Churches to Buddhist temples, faith communities join hands to aid fire victims

Hindustan Times  

Moninder Singh, a dedicated volunteer at a Gurdwara in Covina, California, has been tirelessly serving food and beverages to those displaced by the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County. Asian Americans, who make up the third-largest racial group in Los Angeles and the most religiously diverse group in the U.S., have united in response to the wildfires, reported the NBC. …

Timeline: How the LA fires erupted into the worst natural disaster in California history
2 months ago

Timeline: How the LA fires erupted into the worst natural disaster in California history

The Independent  

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Fire-Ravaged LA to See Respite But ‘Danger Has Not Yet Passed’
2 months ago

Fire-Ravaged LA to See Respite But ‘Danger Has Not Yet Passed’

Live Mint  

-- The dry, dangerous winds that have kept fire-scarred Los Angeles on edge for days are finally forecast to end — but a lack of rain and another round of winds forecast next week already has officials worried. The most severe threat warning covering parts of Ventura and LA counties expired Wednesday afternoon, with other fire warnings for much of …

Watch: Los Angeles County officials give wildfire update as death toll rises
2 months ago

Watch: Los Angeles County officials give wildfire update as death toll rises

The Independent  

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Why is ChatGPT being blamed for the Los Angeles wildfires?
2 months ago

Why is ChatGPT being blamed for the Los Angeles wildfires?

Firstpost  

Amid the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, some social media users are pointing fingers at OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Let’s break it down: Why ChatGPT is being blamed for Los Angeles wildfires Did you know that online activities, including AI models like ChatGPT, consume significant amounts of energy that are primarily sourced from fossil fuels? FACT: every time you prompt chatgpt, it …

LA fires latest updates: Residents warned to ‘stay on guard’ amid fire-fueling wind gusts as LAPD arrest looting and arson suspects
Top News
2 months ago

LA fires latest updates: Residents warned to ‘stay on guard’ amid fire-fueling wind gusts as LAPD arrest looting and arson suspects

The Independent  

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Firefighters prepare for increasing gusts following brief reprieve for LA area
2 months ago

Firefighters prepare for increasing gusts following brief reprieve for LA area

The Independent  

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

Fire-scarred LA area faces new gusts
2 months ago

Fire-scarred LA area faces new gusts

China Daily  

Police tape blocks a road during an investigation after a search and rescue team with dogs searched the remains of a home burned by the Palisades Fire, in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood in Los Angeles, California, US on January 14, 2025. As the fire-ravaged Los Angeles area braced for intense winds on Tuesday, criticism has mounted over the state of …

LA-area fire victims search for information sources they can trust
2 months ago

LA-area fire victims search for information sources they can trust

NPR  

LA-area fire victims search for information sources they can trust Where do you turn for information during a disaster? Here's LA County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone on Monday, responding to a story that officials refused aid from the New York City Fire Department. BOND: Silver says there's often a disconnect between the level of detail public officials can provide in …

Searching for what started the Los Angeles wildfire
2 months ago

Searching for what started the Los Angeles wildfire

CNN  

CNN — A week after wind-whipped wildfires began their deadly rampage through Southern California, details on acreage burned, structures destroyed and people killed are routinely updated on a state website devoted to tracking the devastation. Tim Jones, an ATF deputy assistant director, said 15 members of the response team were assigned to the Palisades Fire following a request from local …

Fire-scarred LA area faces new gusts
2 months ago

Fire-scarred LA area faces new gusts

China Daily  

Police tape blocks a road during an investigation after a search and rescue team with dogs searched the remains of a home burned by the Palisades Fire, in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood in Los Angeles, California, US on January 14, 2025. As the fire-ravaged Los Angeles area braced for intense winds on Tuesday, criticism has mounted over the state of …

LA wildfires day 9: What’s the latest, who are victims and what’s next?
2 months ago

LA wildfires day 9: What’s the latest, who are victims and what’s next?

Al Jazeera  

Fires continue to blaze across California, prompting US authorities to issue a red flag warning for Wednesday. “Winds were less severe today, but another surge could occur tonight and into tomorrow.” According to the agency’s website, red flag warnings remain active for much of Los Angeles and Ventura counties, as well as parts of San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara …

More Americans Than Ever Are Living in Wildfire Areas. L.A. Is No Exception.
2 months ago

More Americans Than Ever Are Living in Wildfire Areas. L.A. Is No Exception.

New York Times  

California housing units in wildfire-prone areas 1990 2020 3.7 million 5.1 million California housing units in wildfire-prone areas 1990 2020 3.7 million 5.1 million More Americans Than Ever Are Living in Wildfire Areas. WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE Angeles National Forest Eaton Fire Jan. 14 extent Altadena NORMANDIE HEIGHTS NORTH ARROYO HASTINGS RANCH Sierra Madre CASA GRANDE Pasadena Monrovia Los Angeles County Area …

Firefighters battle massive Los Angeles wildfires amid red flag conditions expected through Wednesday
2 months, 1 week ago

Firefighters battle massive Los Angeles wildfires amid red flag conditions expected through Wednesday

Firstpost  

Firefighters on Tuesday held the line against two massive wildfires that have ravaged parts of Los Angeles for the past week, even as desert winds and a parched landscape presented extremely hazardous conditions. Reuters Firefighters on Tuesday held the line against two massive wildfires that have ravaged parts of Los Angeles for the past week, even as desert winds and …

A documentary on wildfires raised tough questions in 2021. People may now be more inclined to listen
2 months, 1 week ago

A documentary on wildfires raised tough questions in 2021. People may now be more inclined to listen

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — When Lucy Walker debuted her harrowing documentary about California wildfires, “Bring Your Own Brigade,” at Sundance in 2021, it was during peak COVID. “I didn’t blame people for not wanting to watch a film about the fires in the middle of the pandemic, because it was just too much horror.” Now, with the devastating wildfires that have …

Watch live: Los Angeles County officials give wildfire update as dangerous weather warning issued
2 months, 1 week ago

Watch live: Los Angeles County officials give wildfire update as dangerous weather warning issued

The Independent  

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Christina Applegate rages against ‘real sick’ people laughing at LA wildfires
2 months, 1 week ago

Christina Applegate rages against ‘real sick’ people laughing at LA wildfires

The Independent  

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LA wildfires victims who couldn’t make it to safety, what we know about them
2 months, 1 week ago

LA wildfires victims who couldn’t make it to safety, what we know about them

Firstpost  

As heavy winds continue to pose a risk of more devastating blazes, residents are picking up whatever they can and evacuating from their homes to avoid the fate of the 24 who died in the fires A firefighter walks by a home on flames from the Palisades Fire in the Pacific Palisades neighbourhood of Los Angeles, California. Randall Lawrence Miod …

L.A. officials fear more fires as crews prepare for extreme winds
2 months, 1 week ago

L.A. officials fear more fires as crews prepare for extreme winds

Live Mint  

A new blaze sparked up in Southern California and nearly 13 million people were under critical or extreme fire warnings, underlining the task still facing fire crews and emergency responders in the weeklong fight against rampant wildfires. “We are not in the clear as of yet," Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley said. Dozens of water and firetrucks were …

Los Angeles wildfires brace for monster winds: Firefighters on high alert – Disaster in numbers
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2 months, 1 week ago

Los Angeles wildfires brace for monster winds: Firefighters on high alert – Disaster in numbers

Live Mint  

Firefighters in Los Angeles faced a critical challenge on Tuesday as hurricane-force winds threatened to intensify two devastating wildfires. Los Angeles City Fire Chief Kristin Crowley warned residents, stating, "This setup is about as bad as it gets. The fires have claimed 24 lives, with Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna indicating that the toll is expected to rise. Human …

California wildfires: How the Palisades and affected neighborhoods can rebuild to lessen fire, climate effects.
2 months, 1 week ago

California wildfires: How the Palisades and affected neighborhoods can rebuild to lessen fire, climate effects.

Slate  

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. Look at what isn’t consumed: Particularly in Altadena, you’re going to see lots of total destruction of buildings adjacent to and surrounded by unconsumed vegetation.” These disasters, Cohen wrote this week, “need to be defined as a structure ignition …

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 …

LA fire: Death toll reaches 24, over 12,000 structures damaged, nearly $275 billion loss in Los Angeles
2 months, 1 week ago

LA fire: Death toll reaches 24, over 12,000 structures damaged, nearly $275 billion loss in Los Angeles

Live Mint  

LA fires: The deadly and destructive wildfires in Los Angeles that began on January 7 have reportedly claimed 24 lives so far. Firefighters at the hills of Mandeville Canyon Firefighters after extinguishing fire at the last embers in the hills of Mandeville Canyon after the Palisades Fire burned part of it, Firefighters bump fists to extinguish the last embers in …

Strong winds forecast for Los Angeles threaten fight against wildfires
2 months, 1 week ago

Strong winds forecast for Los Angeles threaten fight against wildfires

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Easing winds delivered a brief but much-needed reprieve to firefighters Tuesday as they battled two massive blazes burning in the Los Angeles area, and the National Weather Service pushed back its unusually dire warning of critical fire weather until early the following day. “The winds underperformed today, but one more enhancement could happen tonight-tomorrow.” AP AUDIO: Millions …

3 LA wildfires still raging amid warning of 'explosive fire growth'
2 months, 1 week ago

3 LA wildfires still raging amid warning of 'explosive fire growth'

Firstpost  

At least 24 people have lost their lives to the wildfires that have been spreading rapidly through Los Angeles city in California. At least 24 people have died in Los Angeles where wildfires have ripped through in California and three of them continue to rage amid a red flag warning of “explosive fire growth” through Wednesday. 3 wildfires currently raging …

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 …

Los Angeles Wildfires: Truth behind the bizarre theories
2 months, 1 week ago

Los Angeles Wildfires: Truth behind the bizarre theories

India Today  

Fire crews are working tirelessly to contain the wildfires tearing through Los Angeles, as the world watches the dire situation unfolding in the United States’ most populous city. Let’s find out: Insurance cancellation months ahead of ‘wildfires’ In the months leading up to the devastating Los Angeles wildfires of January 2025, several major insurance companies, including State Farm, cancelled numerous …

The burned and the saved: what the LA fires spared
2 months, 1 week ago

The burned and the saved: what the LA fires spared

The Economist  

The burned and the saved: what the LA fires spared PHILIP CHEUNG / REDUX / EYEVINE O n January 7th a lethal combination of powerful winds and recent drought sent the greater Los Angeles area up in flames. Walking through the newly charred parts of Los Angeles feels a little bit like trespassing in a graveyard. Aryn Braun The hills …

Fire-scarred LA faces new destructive gusts
2 months, 1 week ago

Fire-scarred LA faces new destructive gusts

China Daily  

A firefighter observes the wildfire on top of a hill in Mandeville Canyon in Los Angeles, California, United States, Jan 11, 2025. The National Weather Service issued warnings on Monday for severe fire conditions the next two days, with sustained winds of up to 75 mph across portions of Los Angeles and Ventura counties. "Extremely critical fire weather conditions continue …

What (or who) sparked L.A. County wildfires? Here’s where investigations stand
2 months, 1 week ago

What (or who) sparked L.A. County wildfires? Here’s where investigations stand

LA Times  

A firefighter stands guard at a home on Mandeville Canyon Road as the Palisades fire spreads toward Encino on Jan. 11, 2025. One resident told Times reporters he’d smelled smoke near the previous fire’s burn scar while hiking the trail shortly before the Palisades fire was reported. In a report, they stated that an early analysis showed “no interruptions or …

Data shows LA Fire Department among the most understaffed in America
2 months, 1 week ago

Data shows LA Fire Department among the most understaffed in America

CNN  

CNN — Less than a month before fires swept across Los Angeles, a group of longtime firefighters gathered at City Hall to plead for more resources. LA’s firefighters were joined by crews from across the state, including from the Los Angeles County Fire Department, which covers areas outside the city, including hard-hit Altadena. Etienne Laurent/AFP/Getty Images Firefighters battle the Palisades …

Los Angeles wildfires day 8: What’s the latest, what’s next as winds rage?
2 months, 1 week ago

Los Angeles wildfires day 8: What’s the latest, what’s next as winds rage?

Al Jazeera  

As authorities continue battling dangerous blazes, we explore what lies ahead this Tuesday. Active fires: Three major wildfires continue to burn in the Los Angeles area: The Palisades fire, the first fire to erupt a week ago and the biggest, has burned 9,596 hectares and is 14 percent contained., the first fire to erupt a week ago and the biggest, …

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