California wildfire: US govt approves aid for victims as thousands of firefighters try to contain flames; 6 killed so far
6 years, 5 months ago

California wildfire: US govt approves aid for victims as thousands of firefighters try to contain flames; 6 killed so far

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The US government approved aid for the victims of California wildfire as thousands of firefighters are still battling to contain the flames Redding: The US federal government approved aid on Sunday for California as thousands of firefighters battled to contain a series of deadly raging wildfires that have killed six people, including two young children and their great grandmother, and destroyed hundreds of buildings. He asked for help, including military aircraft, shelter supplies and water for 30,000 evacuated residents in Shasta County, in north-central California, where the Carr Fire has grown “uncontrollably,” the statement said. Brown declared a state of emergency in Shasta and ordered National Guard forces to assist the 3,400 fire personnel already trying to contain the Carr Fire, which has destroyed 500 structures. “Firefighters worked through the night extending and strengthening containment lines, while also monitoring a small fire that jumped a line Friday afternoon,” according to InciWeb, the Forestry Service’s incident information website.

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LA fires live updates: ‘Dangerous’ winds return as residents are warned over threat of new wildfires
12 hours, 42 minutes ago

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

The Independent  

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Israel sends team of 5 fire protection experts as Los Angeles wildfires rage
15 hours, 23 minutes ago

Israel sends team of 5 fire protection experts as Los Angeles wildfires rage

Firstpost  

Israel’s Fire and Rescue Authority is dispatching a team of five fire protection experts to the US to assist responders in battling the wildfires currently sweeping through Southern California, according to a report, citing the agency’s spokeswoman Sstair lift accessibility device stands at a home burned by the Palisades Fire, in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood in Los Angeles, California, US, …

LA fires latest updates: Residents warned to ‘stay on guard’ amid fire-fueling wind gusts as LAPD arrest looting and arson suspects
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20 hours, 4 minutes ago

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

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Speaker Johnson calls for ‘conditions’ on California wildfire aid
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1 day, 15 hours ago

Speaker Johnson calls for ‘conditions’ on California wildfire aid

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy House Speaker Mike Johnson suggested on Monday that lawmakers might …

Data shows LA Fire Department among the most understaffed in America
2 days, 4 hours 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 Braces for More Firestorms as Death Toll Hits 24
2 days, 10 hours ago

Los Angeles Braces for More Firestorms as Death Toll Hits 24

Live Mint  

-- Los Angeles and the rest of Southern California face a second week of fierce winds that are turning wildfires into blowtorches, putting lives at risk and destroying homes, businesses and cultural landmarks. Extreme fire conditions are forecast across 2,267 square miles around Los Angeles Monday and Tuesday as winds rise again, whipping flames with tropical-storm-strength gusts, the US Storm …

California wildfire ‘biggest scam’: Insurance companies cancel millions of policies, says Hollywood actor-director
2 days, 18 hours ago

California wildfire ‘biggest scam’: Insurance companies cancel millions of policies, says Hollywood actor-director

Live Mint  

Hollywood actor-director Tyler Perry took to Instagram to express his frustration with insurance companies amidst the devastating California wildfire. According to the Los Angeles Times, insurance companies such as State Farm, Chubb and Allstate have either stopped renewing or writing new policies for homes in wildfire-prone areas. “Watching a daughter use a garden hose to try and protect her 90-year-old …

Wars and wildfires: Global crises cost 1.4 times India’s $480 bn welfare budget
2 days, 19 hours ago

Wars and wildfires: Global crises cost 1.4 times India’s $480 bn welfare budget

Firstpost  

Global crises like the California wildfires, the Israel-Hamas war and the Russia-Ukraine conflict have cost 1.4 times more than India’s entire $480 billion social welfare budget allocated in 2024 Global crises are sadly costing more than the social welfare money India spends on its citizens In the world of economics and mathematics, strange and shocking figures often emerge. Breaking it …

Los Angeles Wildfires Kill 24, Displace Thousands, Destroy 12,000 Structures
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2 days, 23 hours ago

Los Angeles Wildfires Kill 24, Displace Thousands, Destroy 12,000 Structures

Deccan Chronicle  

Wildfires sweeping through the Los Angeles region have caused catastrophic destruction, claiming at least 24 lives, displacing thousands, and leveling over 12,000 structures. Lives Lost and Missing Persons The Palisades Fire along the coastal areas has resulted in eight fatalities, while the more inland Eaton Fire has claimed 16 lives, according to the LA County medical examiner’s office. Beyond landmarks …

Los Angeles wildfires could be the costliest in history
3 days, 4 hours ago

Los Angeles wildfires could be the costliest in history

Salon  

Wildfires still raging across Los Angeles County are projected to be among the costliest natural disasters in U.S. history. “This will be the costliest wildfire in California modern history and also very likely the costliest wildfire in U.S. modern history, because of the fires occurring in the densely populated areas around Los Angeles with some of the highest-valued real estate …

What Causes California Fires? Power Lines Can Be a Contributor.
3 days, 4 hours ago

What Causes California Fires? Power Lines Can Be a Contributor.

New York Times  

Many of California’s Most Destructive Fires Were Caused by Power Lines Investigators are still working to identify what caused the spate of fires that ignited around Los Angeles last week, but residents are concerned that electrical infrastructure may have sparked at least one of them. Cumulative extent of previous fires known to be caused by power lines Fillmore Santa Clarita …

Newsom adds LA wildfire funding to Trump-proofing special session
3 days, 4 hours ago

Newsom adds LA wildfire funding to Trump-proofing special session

Politico  

“California is organizing a Marshall Plan to help Los Angeles rebuild faster and stronger — including billions in new and accelerated state funding so we can move faster to deliver for the thousands who’ve lost their homes and livelihoods in these firestorms,” Newsom said Monday. Newsom had been texting with state Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas and Senate Pro Tem Mike …

Los Angeles braces for new round of ‘strong winds’ as wildfires rage on
3 days, 9 hours 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 …

Firefighters contain Los Angeles wildfires; San Fernando Valley still under threat
3 days, 12 hours ago

Firefighters contain Los Angeles wildfires; San Fernando Valley still under threat

Firstpost  

The death toll from the wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area rose to 16 as crews battled to cut off the spreading blazes before potentially strong winds return that could push the flames toward some of the city’s most famous landmarks. The light of a fire fighting helicopter illuminates a smouldering hillside as the Palisades fire grows near the Mandeville …

California Governor Newsom says LA blaze is ‘worst natural disaster in US history’ amid criticism over water supply issues
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3 days, 14 hours ago

California Governor Newsom says LA blaze is ‘worst natural disaster in US history’ amid criticism over water supply issues

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California fires latest: 16 confirmed dead and at least 13 missing as dangerous winds set to return after weekend
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4 days ago

California fires latest: 16 confirmed dead and at least 13 missing as dangerous winds set to return after weekend

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California wildfires: 4 fires still blazing strong, death toll at 16
4 days, 1 hour ago

California wildfires: 4 fires still blazing strong, death toll at 16

Firstpost  

As the US authorities struggle to get a hold of the ravaging flames, Mexico on Saturday confirmed that it has sent a team of firefighters to help the state. America’s northern neighbour Canada followed the same suit and assured that they were willing to send the Canadian military to help with the situation The death toll in the devastating Los …

California wildfire: Firefighters race to contain Los Angeles wildfires with menacing winds forecast to return
4 days, 3 hours ago

California wildfire: Firefighters race to contain Los Angeles wildfires with menacing winds forecast to return

The Hindu  

Firefighters raced Saturday to cut off spreading wildfires before potentially strong winds returned, which could push the flames toward the world-famous J. Paul Getty Museum and the University of California, Los Angeles. County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath said the LA area "had another night of unimaginable terror and heartbreak, and even more Angelenos evacuated due to the northeast expansion of the …

Los Angeles Fire Pushes Northeast to Threaten Bel Air, Brentwood
4 days, 3 hours ago

Los Angeles Fire Pushes Northeast to Threaten Bel Air, Brentwood

Live Mint  

-- The devastating Palisades Fire pushed to the northeast, prompting new evacuations in the Southern California neighborhoods of Brentwood and Encino as the threat of more dry winds raises risks after a brief respite. Winds and dry conditions “will keep fire threat in LA county high,” Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone said Saturday. Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin …

California wildfires spark fears over insurance and rebuilding costs
4 days, 16 hours ago

California wildfires spark fears over insurance and rebuilding costs

Firstpost  

After four days of urban wildfires, on Friday Los Angeles, the city internationally known for its movie industry, looked like the set of a war movie. A helicopter drops water on smoke and flames from the Palisades Fire burning behind Mulholland drive towards the Encino neighborhood in Los Angeles, California, January 10, 2025. Image- AFP Los Angeles construction worker Ivan …

Los Angeles wildfires: Shocking video by TikTokers shows people starting more fires in California, report says
5 days ago

Los Angeles wildfires: Shocking video by TikTokers shows people starting more fires in California, report says

Live Mint  

Los Angeles wildfires: A shocking video posted by a TikTok user reportedly claims that people are starting more fires in Los Angeles. Additionally, other videos have been shared on social media, showing individuals starting fires in areas of Los Angeles that were not previously burned. LA wildfire update Fires in the Los Angeles area have caused widespread devastation, destroying around …

LA fires: California Governor Gavin Newsom orders investigation into water crisis as death toll rises to 11
5 days, 3 hours ago

LA fires: California Governor Gavin Newsom orders investigation into water crisis as death toll rises to 11

Firstpost  

Out of the 11, five of those deaths occurred due to the deadly Palisades fire, and the other six resulted from the Eaton fire. The death toll in the devastating Los Angeles wildfires has climbed up to 11 as California Governor Gavin Newsom ordered the investigation into claims about the shortage of water. Newsom orders an investigation into the issue …

California Governor invites Trump for wildfire survey after 'worthless fish' jibe
5 days, 4 hours ago

California Governor invites Trump for wildfire survey after 'worthless fish' jibe

India Today  

Days after US President-elect Donald Trump blamed the California Governor for the wildfires ravaging Los Angeles, Gavin Newsom on Saturday invited the Republican to take stock of the devastation and meet the victims. In a hard-hitting letter to Trump, the California Governor asked him not to "politicise a human tragedy" and "spread disinformation from the sidelines". Explaining the reason behind …

California wildfires: Cause still unknown, new blaze forces more evacuations; loss likely at $150 bn
5 days, 18 hours ago

California wildfires: Cause still unknown, new blaze forces more evacuations; loss likely at $150 bn

Firstpost  

The government in California has not yet released figures on the cost of the damage or specifics about how many structures burned. However, reports say at least five churches, a synagogue, seven schools, two libraries, boutiques, bars, restaurants, banks and groceries were burned Firefighters look over a home after the Eaton Fire burns in Altadena, Calif., Thursday, January 9, 2025. …

Los Angeles fire deaths at 10 as National Guard called in
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5 days, 21 hours ago

Los Angeles fire deaths at 10 as National Guard called in

The Hindu  

Massive wildfires that engulfed whole neighbourhoods and displaced thousands in Los Angeles have killed at least 10 people, authorities said, as California's National Guard soldiers readied to hit the streets to help quell disorder. With reports of looting, Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said a nighttime curfew was planned, and the state's National Guard was on hand to patrol …

Los Angeles fire deaths at 10 as National Guard called in
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5 days, 21 hours ago

Los Angeles fire deaths at 10 as National Guard called in

The Hindu  

Massive wildfires that engulfed whole neighbourhoods and displaced thousands in Los Angeles have killed at least 10 people, authorities said, as California's National Guard soldiers readied to hit the streets to help quell disorder. With reports of looting, Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said a nighttime curfew was planned, and the state's National Guard was on hand to patrol …

What ignited the deadly California wildfires? Investigators consider an array of possibilities
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5 days, 22 hours ago

What ignited the deadly California wildfires? Investigators consider an array of possibilities

The Hindu  

Investigators are considering an array of possible ignition sources for the huge fires that have killed at least 10 people and destroyed thousands of homes and businesses in the Los Angeles area. In hilly, upscale Pacific Palisades, home to Hollywood stars like Jamie Lee Curtis and Billy Crystal who lost houses in the fire, officials have placed the origin of …

What ignited the deadly California wildfires? Investigators consider an array of possibilities
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5 days, 23 hours ago

What ignited the deadly California wildfires? Investigators consider an array of possibilities

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Investigators are considering an array of possible ignition sources for the huge fires that have killed at least 10 people and destroyed thousands of homes and businesses in the Los Angeles area. There were no reports of lightning in the Palisades area or the terrain around the Eaton fire, which started in east Los Angeles County and …

California wildfires: How looters are ransacking houses amid the deadly blazes
5 days, 23 hours ago

California wildfires: How looters are ransacking houses amid the deadly blazes

Firstpost  

As the California wildfires continue to burn, causing at least seven deaths, reports of looting have emerged with some residents complaining of seeing individuals entering abandoned homes and burglarising them. Twenty people have already been arrested on suspicion of raiding homes in southern California amid the blazes with California Governor Gavin Newsom saying, “looting will not be tolerated”. Looting amid …

Los Angeles wildfires continue to rage on as authorities fear rise in death toll
6 days, 3 hours ago

Los Angeles wildfires continue to rage on as authorities fear rise in death toll

Firstpost  

In the last two days, around 180,000 people had to evacuate their homes with the blazing fire killing 5 people as of now. However, the authorities fear that the death toll is most likely to increase Hundreds of rescue workers are scouring through the rubble in search of survivors as devastating wildfires take over the city of Los Angeles, California. …

Los Angeles wildfires claim 5 lives, force 180,000 evacuations across California — see heart-breaking pictures
6 days, 3 hours 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 …

How to help those affected by the California wildfires
6 days, 7 hours ago

How to help those affected by the California wildfires

Associated Press  

Major fires across Los Angeles this week have killed at least five people, forced 180,000 to flee their homes, and destroyed thousands of structures. Here are some of the organizations accepting support for those impacted: Children Project Camp: The Los Angeles-based organization runs trauma-informed pop-up day camps for children displaced or out of school due to natural disasters. Displaced households …

The Los Angeles Fires Will Put California’s New Insurance Rules to the Test
55 years ago

The Los Angeles Fires Will Put California’s New Insurance Rules to the Test

Wired  

This story originally appeared on Grist and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Over the past five years, California has become a poster child for what climate-fueled weather disasters can do to a state’s home insurance market. “With input from thousands of residents throughout California, this reform balances protecting consumers with the need to strengthen our market against climate …

The causes of the California wildfires are closer to home than you think
6 days, 11 hours ago

The causes of the California wildfires are closer to home than you think

The Independent  

If we build on flood plains, properties will flood. John Vaillant, author of the bestselling and quite unputdownable Fire Weather: The Making of a Beast, likes to say we think we live in a “magic bubble” of denial. As Vaillant wrote about a huge fire in Vancouver in August last year: “While researching Fire Weather, I interviewed a lot of …

LA fires: Why it’s too difficult to tame ‘apocalyptic’ Los Angeles wildfire
6 days, 19 hours ago

LA fires: Why it’s too difficult to tame ‘apocalyptic’ Los Angeles wildfire

Live Mint  

Powerful winds are literally fanning the wildfires that rampaged across parts of California. However, a new blaze erupted in the Hollywood Hills on Wednesday evening — forcing more evacuations and raising the number of wildfires burning in Los Angeles County to at least six, said Fire Chief Kristin Crowley. It's windy in California Powerful Santa Ana winds reportedly fueled fierce …

Watch: Wildfires rage through Altadena in Southern California as five killed in firestorm
6 days, 20 hours ago

Watch: Wildfires rage through Altadena in Southern California as five killed in firestorm

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. Watch as deadly wildfires raged through Altadena in …

Greater Los Angeles wildfires: Hollywood stars react as they evacuate California homes
6 days, 23 hours ago

Greater Los Angeles wildfires: Hollywood stars react as they evacuate California homes

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. He added: “You are true heroes, and we are endlessly grateful for your sacrifice and …

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

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

The Independent  

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US President Joe Biden approves major disaster declaration for California amid Los Angeles wildfire
1 week ago

US President Joe Biden approves major disaster declaration for California amid Los Angeles wildfire

Live Mint  

US President Joe Biden approved declared that a major disaster exists in the State of California and ordered Federal aid to supplement State, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by wildfires and straight-line winds beginning on January 7, 2025, and continuing. In a statment from White House, the President said, “The President’s action makes Federal funding available …

California wildfires show we are not prepared for climate change
1 week ago

California wildfires show we are not prepared for climate change

Salon  

I spent most of the evening on January 7, a Christmas Day celebrated by Orthodox Christians around the world, monitoring local news and emergency apps for evacuation alerts for the Los Angeles area. As one writer pointed out on X on Tuesday night, “this is how people turn into climate refugees.” As Salon has previously reported, nowhere will be safe …

Wildfires rage across Los Angeles, forcing more than 130,000 evacuations
1 week ago

Wildfires rage across Los Angeles, forcing more than 130,000 evacuations

Salon  

Firefighters are battling to contain at least five different conflagrations in the Los Angeles area, according to California fire officials speaking early Thursday. With the wind calming slightly on Thursday morning, a battalion chief with Cal Fire told news outlets that his firefighters are using the window of opportunity to “start to build some containment"; due to the high winds …

5 Southern California Wildfires Destroy Homes, Force Evacuations: Latest Updates
1 week ago

5 Southern California Wildfires Destroy Homes, Force Evacuations: Latest Updates

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Wildfires continued to blaze Thursday across the Los Angeles area in Southern California, killing at least five people and destroying numerous homes, schools and commercial buildings. The widespread fires — which have consumed an area nearly the size of the entire city of San Francisco — have led to some 130,000 people being put under evacuation orders. …

Watch | Wildfires threatening Los Angeles as California firefighters battle three blazes
1 week ago

Watch | Wildfires threatening Los Angeles as California firefighters battle three blazes

Firstpost  

Three wildfires are threatening Los Angeles, forcing thousands of people to flee their homes. #PalisadesFire pic.twitter.com/QYtsBSKvdl — Sia Kordestani January 8, 2025 Another blaze that started hours earlier ripped through the city’s Pacific Palisades neighborhood, a hillside area along the coast dotted with celebrity residences. pic.twitter.com/fgEfgfssVz — Mayor Karen Bass January 8, 2025 The fast-moving fire prompted the Los Angeles …

Raging wildfires around Los Angeles
1 week ago

Raging wildfires around Los Angeles

ABC  

Samantha Donovan: In the Californian city of Los Angeles, 30,000 residents are under evacuation orders as wildfires bear down on the area. Neryssa Azlan: Fire trucks have been making their way through heavy traffic and thick smoke on the Pacific Highway in Southern California. Neryssa Azlan: California Governor Gavin Newsom has warned residents in the threatened areas to stay vigilant. …

Southern California wildfires by the numbers: Location, size, containment and more
1 week, 1 day ago

Southern California wildfires by the numbers: Location, size, containment and more

LA Times  

Steve Salinas shields his face from intense heat as he hoses down a neighbor’s rooftop on Sinaloa Avenue in Altadena. Shelters have been set up at the following places: Animal evacuations: Large animals can be taken to the following places: Los Angeles Equestrian Center, 480 W. Riverside Dr. in Burbank Pierce College Equestrian Center, 7100 El Rancho Dr. in Woodland …

L.A. officials admit firefighters were overwhelmed and outgunned by deadly firestorms
1 week, 1 day ago

L.A. officials admit firefighters were overwhelmed and outgunned by deadly firestorms

LA Times  

Samuel Girma braves the heat of a burning house as he tries to prevent the fire’s spread. Local fire officials acknowledged Wednesday that they were overwhelmed by the power and size of the three major fires burning in Los Angeles County and that crews and resources were taxed to the extreme. Firefighters were heard on emergency radios requesting additional support …

Massive wildfire rages through Los Angeles hillside, forces 30,000 to evacuate
1 week, 1 day ago

Massive wildfire rages through Los Angeles hillside, forces 30,000 to evacuate

India Today  

A wildfire raged across an upscale section of Los Angeles on Tuesday, destroying homes and creating traffic jams as 30,000 people evacuated beneath huge plumes of smoke that covered much of the metropolitan area. At least 1,262 acres of the Pacific Palisades area between Santa Monica and Malibu had burned, officials said, after they had already warned of extreme fire …

Strong winds drive wildfires, evacuations across California’s Los Angeles
1 week, 1 day ago

Strong winds drive wildfires, evacuations across California’s Los Angeles

Al Jazeera  

California firefighters have battled wind-whipped wildfires that have torn across the Los Angeles area, destroying homes and clogging roadways as tens of thousands fled, straining resources as officials prepared for the situation to worsen. A blaze that started hours earlier ripped through the city’s Pacific Palisades neighbourhood, a hillside area along the coast dotted with celebrity residences and memorialised by …

Raging wildfires force mass evacuations in Los Angeles | Horrific pictures
1 week, 1 day ago

Raging wildfires force mass evacuations in Los Angeles | Horrific pictures

India TV News  

Image Source : AP 1/13 A fire near a nature preserve forced staff to evacuate senior centre residents, including a 102-year-old, under falling embers. Image Source : AP 2/13 Firefighters battled fierce wildfires across Los Angeles, destroying homes and straining resources as tens of thousands evacuated. Image Source : AP 7/13 President Joe Biden cancelled a Riverside County trip, stayed …

See photos of fire, smoke and flight as wildfires race across Southern California
1 week, 1 day ago

See photos of fire, smoke and flight as wildfires race across Southern California

Associated Press  

Strong winds that sent wildfires ripping through the mountains and foothills around Los Angeles on Wednesday fed a spectacle of smoke, flames and flight. The Eaton Fire destroys a structure Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in Altadena, Calif. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print The Palisades Fire burns a Christmas tree inside a residence …

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