Caldor fire threatens more towns as California blazes destroy more than 1 million acres
3 years, 4 months ago

Caldor fire threatens more towns as California blazes destroy more than 1 million acres

LA Times  

The Caldor fire ballooned from less than 2,000 acres to more than 50,000 two days later, leveling homes in Grizzly Flats and other communities. The Cache fire had burned 83 acres and was at least 30% contained Thursday evening, while the French fire had swelled to 3,223 acres with no containment, fire officials said. Get the latest on these incidents at: https://t.co/jBh7Rim5k6 pic.twitter.com/Mw0GlclYBF — CAL FIRE August 18, 2021 Now burning into its fifth day, the Caldor fire in El Dorado County had surged to 68,630 acres by Thursday evening and remained 0% contained as firefighters working with limited resources struggled to create containment lines in rugged terrain. The Caldor fire exploded Monday afternoon, ballooning from less than 2,000 acres to more than 50,000 two days later, and leveling Grizzly Flats and nearby communities, according to fire officials. “We’ll still expect activity just because the dry air that’s around us, the dry fuels and the receptiveness of everything,” fire behavior analyst Brian Newman said during a briefing Thursday morning.

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Israel sends team of 5 fire protection experts as Los Angeles wildfires rage
17 hours, 26 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, …

Watch live: Los Angeles County officials give wildfire update as dangerous weather warning issued
1 day, 14 hours ago

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

The Independent  

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3 LA wildfires still raging amid warning of 'explosive fire growth'
2 days, 4 hours 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 wildfires could be the costliest in history
3 days, 6 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, 6 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 …

Firefighters contain Los Angeles wildfires; San Fernando Valley still under threat
3 days, 14 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 wildfires: 4 fires still blazing strong, death toll at 16
4 days, 3 hours 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 wildfires spark fears over insurance and rebuilding costs
4 days, 18 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, 2 hours 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 …

California wildfires: Cause still unknown, new blaze forces more evacuations; loss likely at $150 bn
5 days, 20 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. …

What ignited the deadly California wildfires? Investigators consider an array of possibilities
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6 days 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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6 days, 1 hour 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 …

Los Angeles burns for third night as firefighters battle fire and wind
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6 days, 6 hours 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
6 days, 6 hours 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 …

The causes of the California wildfires are closer to home than you think
6 days, 13 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 …

It's Not Really The Typical Time For Nasty California Fires. What Are The Factors That Changed That?
6 days, 17 hours ago

It's Not Really The Typical Time For Nasty California Fires. What Are The Factors That Changed That?

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Southern California is experiencing its most devastating winter fires in more than four decades. Speed is the killer “Tiny, mighty and fast” fires have blazed through America’s west in the last couple of decades as the world warms, said University of Colorado fire scientist Jennifer Balch. Winter fires “are much more destructive because they happen much more …

LA fires: Why it’s too difficult to tame ‘apocalyptic’ Los Angeles wildfire
6 days, 21 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, 22 hours ago

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

The Independent  

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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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In satellite pics: Hollywood burns as US wildfire engulfs Los Angeles
Top News
1 week ago

In satellite pics: Hollywood burns as US wildfire engulfs Los Angeles

India Today  

Wildfires in at least six neighbourhoods of the US city of Los Angeles have gutted homes and businesses spread over an area of more than 17,000 acres as American authorities continued a mammoth firefighting effort on Thursday. As per US media, the fire tore through the iconic Hollywood Hills and destroyed the homes of several prominent American celebrities on Thursday …

Slowing winds provide opportunity for firefighters to control Los Angeles wildfire
1 week ago

Slowing winds provide opportunity for firefighters to control Los Angeles wildfire

New Indian Express  

A day earlier, hurricane-force winds blew embers through the air, igniting block after block in the coastal neighborhood of Pacific Palisades as well as in Altadena, a community near Pasadena that is about 25 miles east. More than half a dozen schools in the area were either damaged or destroyed, including Palisades Charter High School, which has been featured in …

It’s not really the right time for nasty California fires. What are the factors that changed that?
1 week ago

It’s not really the right time for nasty California fires. What are the factors that changed that?

Associated Press  

Southern California is experiencing it’s most devastating winter fires in more than four decades. A man walks past a fire-ravaged business after the Eaton Fire swept through Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, in Altadena, Calif. A man walks past a fire-ravaged business after the Eaton Fire swept through Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, in Altadena, Calif. Share Share Copy Link copied Email …

Wildfires burn out of control across Los Angeles area and kill 2 as thousands flee homes
1 week ago

Wildfires burn out of control across Los Angeles area and kill 2 as thousands flee homes

The Hindu  

Massive wildfires roaring through the Los Angeles area left neighborhoods in ruins Wednesday, killing at least two people and threatening landmarks made famous by Hollywood as desperate residents escaped through flames, hurricane-force winds and towering columns of smoke. More than 1,000 structures were destroyed and numerous people were hurt in the fires, including first responders, said Los Angeles County Fire …

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. …

California fire: Wind-whipped wildfire turns scary in Los Angeles, people seen frantically fleeing
1 week, 1 day ago

California fire: Wind-whipped wildfire turns scary in Los Angeles, people seen frantically fleeing

India TV News  

Image Source : AP 1/7 Water is dropped by a helicopter on the advancing Palisades fire in the Pacific Palisades neighbourhood of Los Angeles on Tuesday. A third wildfire started around 10.30 pm and quickly prompted evacuations in Sylmar, a San Fernando Valley community that is the northernmost neighbourhood in Los Angeles. Image Source : pti 5/7 A third wildfire …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Los Angeles-Area Fires Erupt as Dangerous Wind Storm Begins
1 week, 1 day ago

Los Angeles-Area Fires Erupt as Dangerous Wind Storm Begins

Live Mint  

-- Wildfires broke out in Los Angeles County as the region — already gripped by drought — began facing hurricane-force gusts forecast to rake it for days. Dangerous winds The US National Weather Service has issued red flag warnings that extend from central California’s coast to the US-Mexico border. Forecasters are warning of a “particularly dangerous situation,” which is the …

California governor says Pacific Palisades wildfire has destroyed many structures as winds kick up
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1 week, 2 days 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. …

With bone-dry conditions, Southern California high fire danger could linger into the new year
1 month ago

With bone-dry conditions, Southern California high fire danger could linger into the new year

LA Times  

By this time of year, Southern California has usually recorded some measurable rainfall. If the rains don’t come and the winds do, he said, “that will keep us in high fire season.” Two recent stretches of dangerous Santa Ana winds played out exactly the way forecasters worried they would, fueling the flames of major fires across coastal Southern California. “Down …

The Mountain fire was the third most destructive wildfire in a decade. These maps show why
1 month, 3 weeks ago

The Mountain fire was the third most destructive wildfire in a decade. These maps show why

LA Times  

The Mountain fire, driven by powerful winds, razed 243 buildings and damaged dozens more in Camarillo and nearby communities in western Ventura County, according to data released by state fire officials. “Coming out of two water years of 150 to 200% of normal percent precipitation … that’s been able to grow a lot of that vegetation, brush, grasses, that ends …

Dozens of fires still burn in US Northeast but California fire is under relative control
2 months ago

Dozens of fires still burn in US Northeast but California fire is under relative control

Associated Press  

The Northeast kept a wary eye on dozens of fires that killed at least one person and continued to burn Tuesday amid bone-dry weather, while much larger and more destructive fires came under relative control in California. The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning for much of the state and parts of Connecticut, saying conditions were critical and …

East and West Coast wildfires: 18-year-old crew member killed as firefighters battle dangerous blazes burning on both coasts
2 months ago

East and West Coast wildfires: 18-year-old crew member killed as firefighters battle dangerous blazes burning on both coasts

CNN  

CNN — Dangerous wildfires are burning Monday on the East and West coasts, with firefighters in New York and New Jersey working to contain a deadly blaze spurred by an ongoing, historic drought – while strong winds in Southern California could fan a destructive fire in Ventura County. The Jennings Creek Fire has scorched approximately 3,000 acres across parts of …

Fire officials describe harrowing conditions as Southern California wildfire exploded
2 months ago

Fire officials describe harrowing conditions as Southern California wildfire exploded

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Fire authorities on Sunday described battling fierce, howling winds and rescuing people in a fast-moving Southern California wildfire that forced thousands of people to flee and destroyed at least 168 structures and damaged 67. “I am grateful for the number of lives that were saved and the fact that we have zero reported fatalities,” said an emotional …

Firefighters gain control over California wildfire, 100 structures destroyed
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2 months ago

Firefighters gain control over California wildfire, 100 structures destroyed

India Today  

Southern California firefighters gained ground Saturday on a wildfire that has ravaged more than 100 structures as gusty winds subsided with favourable weather conditions expected through the weekend. Evacuation orders were downgraded to warnings for residents in several areas of Ventura County, where the Mountain Fire held at around 32 square miles and was 21 per cent contained, authorities said. …

Firefighters advance on destructive blaze in California, aided by slower winds
2 months ago

Firefighters advance on destructive blaze in California, aided by slower winds

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Southern California firefighters gained ground Saturday on a wildfire that has ravaged more than 100 structures as gusty winds subsided with favorable weather conditions expected through the weekend. Evacuation orders were downgraded to warnings for residents in several areas of Ventura County, where the Mountain Fire held at around 32 square miles and was 21% contained, authorities …

Firefighters gain ground against devastating wildfire in Southern California that destroyed over 130 homes
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2 months ago

Firefighters gain ground against devastating wildfire in Southern California that destroyed over 130 homes

Hindustan Times  

Southern California firefighters gained ground Friday against a wildfire that has destroyed at least 132 structures, mostly houses, as favorable conditions were expected to continue through the weekend after two days of dangerous gusty winds. "I don’t know what we’ll do.” Over three days, thousands of people were under evacuation orders as the fire threatened about 3,500 structures in suburban …

AP photos show the terror of Southern California wildfires and the crushing aftermath
2 months ago

AP photos show the terror of Southern California wildfires and the crushing aftermath

Associated Press  

Before the wildfire comes a decision: what to save. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print A home destroyed by the Mountain Fire is reflected in a swimming pool in Camarillo, Calif., Nov. 8, 2024. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Flames consume a home as the …

132 structures, homes destroyed in California wildfire
2 months, 1 week ago

132 structures, homes destroyed in California wildfire

Deccan Chronicle  

Firefighters grappling with a blaze that has destroyed at least 130 homes in California said Friday they had made progress in their fight as a turn in the weather offered a break. “It's all gone.”Fefferman said she thought 14 or 15 houses on her street had been destroyed by the flames. The change in weather meant fire crews were able …

California wildfires destroy more than 130 homes as governor declares state of emergency
2 months, 1 week ago

California wildfires destroy more than 130 homes as governor declares state of emergency

ABC  

More than 130 homes are now known to have been destroyed by a raging wildfire burning outside Los Angeles, as a break in the weather on Friday gave firefighters a chance to tame the blaze. Threat to critical infrastructure Authorities said on Thursday that initial inspections revealed at least 132 homes had been lost, with 88 others damaged. Gusts of …

Favorable weather assists firefighters in battling the devastating Mountain fire
2 months, 1 week ago

Favorable weather assists firefighters in battling the devastating Mountain fire

LA Times  

Favorable weather conditions helped thousands of firefighters get the upper hand Saturday on the devastating Mountain fire that has scorched some 20,640 acres, destroyed more than 130 homes and damaged nearly 90 others — while upending the lives of Ventura County residents. The blaze started shortly before 9 a.m. Wednesday morning in a remote area near Bradley and Balcom Canyon …

Over 130 homes lost in California wildfire: officials
2 months, 1 week ago

Over 130 homes lost in California wildfire: officials

Deccan Chronicle  

CAMARILLO:More than 130 homes are now known to have been destroyed by a raging wildfire burning outside Los Angeles, as a break in the weather Friday gave firefighters a chance to tame the blaze. - 'Threat to critical infrastructure - ====================================== Authorities said Thursday that initial inspections revealed at least 132 homes had been lost, with 88 more damaged. The …

Southern California firefighters gain ground over wildfire thanks to decreased winds
2 months, 1 week ago

Southern California firefighters gain ground over wildfire thanks to decreased winds

Associated Press  

CAMARILLO, Calif. — Southern California firefighters gained ground Friday against a wildfire that has destroyed at least 132 structures, mostly houses, as favorable conditions were expected to continue through the weekend after two days of dangerous gusty winds. “I don’t know what we’ll do.” Over three days, thousands of people were under evacuation orders as the fire threatened about 3,500 …

Southern California wildfire destroys 132 structures as officials look for fierce winds to subside
Top News
2 months, 1 week ago

Southern California wildfire destroys 132 structures as officials look for fierce winds to subside

The Independent  

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132 Structures Destroyed In Southern California Wildfire As Fierce Winds Expected To Subside
2 months, 1 week ago

132 Structures Destroyed In Southern California Wildfire As Fierce Winds Expected To Subside

Huff Post  

FILLMORE, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 7: The Mountain Fire chews through the landscape on November 7, 2024 near Fillmore, California. David McNew via Getty Images CAMARILLO, Calif. — A Southern California wildfire has destroyed 132 structures in less than two days, fire officials said Thursday. Some 10,000 people remained under evacuation orders Thursday as the Mountain Fire continued to threaten some …

California wildfire burns out of control but firefighters could get a break when winds diminish
2 months, 1 week ago

California wildfire burns out of control but firefighters could get a break when winds diminish

Deccan Chronicle  

CAMARILLO: A wildfire northwest of Los Angeles burned out of control for a second day Thursday after destroying dozens of homes, but officials said firefighters could get a break with fierce winds expected to subside by evening. County fire officials said crews working in steep terrain with support from water-dropping helicopters were focusing on protecting homes on hillsides along the …

How the Mountain fire exploded into Southern California’s most destructive in years
2 months, 1 week ago

How the Mountain fire exploded into Southern California’s most destructive in years

LA Times  

The warnings Wednesday morning were dire: Southern Ventura County was primed to be hit with the region’s most ferocious Santa Ana wind event in years, creating extremely critical fire weather in the area. California Mountain fire’s stunning toll: 132 structures destroyed, 88 damaged The stunning toll of the Mountain fire became clear Thursday: Officials said 132 homes were lost and …

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