Looting in LA brings National Guard onto streets amid wildfires
5 days, 5 hours ago

Looting in LA brings National Guard onto streets amid wildfires

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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 The California National Guard has been deployed to Los Angeles as the City of Angels continues to battle out-of-control wildfires, its troops tasked with preventing looting and riots as well as helping emergency responders tackle the blaze. Distraught residents survey the charred ruins of their homes burned in the Eaton Fire in Altadena, California, on January 9 2025 No rioting has taken place, however, despite claims to the contrary spreading on right-wing social media. “To those who would seek to take advantage of evacuated communities, let me be clear: looting will not be tolerated,” California Governor Gavin Newsom said in a statement on Thursday as he announced the 400-strong National Guard deployment, which takes the number of official personnel on the ground responding to the disaster to 8,000. Twenty arrests have been made for looting so far, Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said at his press conference yesterday.

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

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LA fires ‘a crisis that impacts the nation,’ says mayor as police arrest 50 for looting, other crimes
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4 hours, 50 minutes ago

LA fires ‘a crisis that impacts the nation,’ says mayor as police arrest 50 for looting, other crimes

Firstpost  

LA Police Chief Jim McDonnell said that out of the 50 people, three have been arrested on suspicion of arson after they were seen setting small fires that were immediately put out The Los Angeles police on Wednesday announced that it has arrested 50 people for crimes like looting and flying drones over active fire zones. The arrests come as …

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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8 hours, 18 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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Firefighters prepare for increasing gusts following brief reprieve for LA area
11 hours, 33 minutes ago

Firefighters prepare for increasing gusts following brief reprieve for LA area

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Firefighters battle massive Los Angeles wildfires amid red flag conditions expected through Wednesday
21 hours, 35 minutes 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 …

Los Angeles wildfires brace for monster winds: Firefighters on high alert – Disaster in numbers
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1 day, 4 hours 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 …

Nine people charged with looting during Palisades and Eaton fires in Los Angeles
1 day, 5 hours ago

Nine people charged with looting during Palisades and Eaton fires in Los Angeles

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LA Arrests Mount Over Looting, Curfews in Fire Evacuation Zones
1 day, 16 hours ago

LA Arrests Mount Over Looting, Curfews in Fire Evacuation Zones

Live Mint  

-- Los Angeles authorities detained scores of people for looting, as arrests over theft and curfew violations surge while wildfires continue to wreak havoc across the area. Nine individuals have been charged for looting in the Palisades and Eaton fires, and one was charged with arson for setting a fire at a public park in the city of Azusa that …

Los Angeles wildfire: Evacuees desperate to return home face long lines and uncertainty amid ongoing fire emergency
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2 days, 10 hours ago

Los Angeles wildfire: Evacuees desperate to return home face long lines and uncertainty amid ongoing fire emergency

The Hindu  

“Tens of thousands of people forced from their homes by enormous fires raking Los Angeles will not be able to return for at least four days,” officials said Sunday. But Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone said Sunday that gusting winds forecast this week mean the fire emergency is far from over. “That conversation is not going to occur …

Los Angeles Wildfires Kill 24, Displace Thousands, Destroy 12,000 Structures
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2 days, 11 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: Firefighters brace for more wind amid search for bodies
2 days, 16 hours ago

Los Angeles wildfires: Firefighters brace for more wind amid search for bodies

New Indian Express  

LOS ANGELES: Search teams looking for people killed in devastating Los Angeles blazes moved from house to house Monday, as firefighters girded for hurricane-force winds that could spark further flare-ups. Schools -- shuttered since roaring winds spread flames through whole communities -- re-opened, while the city's beloved Los Angeles Lakers basketball team were set to play again. "The National Weather …

Trump blasts LA officials as area bigger than San Francisco razed in wildfire
2 days, 16 hours ago

Trump blasts LA officials as area bigger than San Francisco razed in wildfire

ABC  

US President-elect Donald Trump has accused Californian officials of incompetence over their handling of deadly wildfires raging around Los Angeles. Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone said fire authorities would be prepared for these fire conditions to continue. "These winds, combined with low humidity and low fuel moistures, will keep the fire threat in all of Los Angeles country …

Man dressed as firefighter caught looting homes in Los Angeles amid deadly fires
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2 days, 16 hours ago

Man dressed as firefighter caught looting homes in Los Angeles amid deadly fires

India Today  

Los Angeles Police on Sunday arrested a man impersonating a firefighter while robbing homes in fire-stricken Los Angeles. Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna confirmed that at least 29 arrests were made on Sunday, according to the New York Post. The Los Angeles Police Department Chief Jim McDonald emphasised that the 6 pm to 6 am curfew remains in effect …

Los Angeles braces for new round of ‘strong winds’ as wildfires rage on
2 days, 21 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 …

LA fires latest: High winds set to return tonight as landlords slammed for hiking prices during home shortage
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2 days, 21 hours ago

LA fires latest: High winds set to return tonight as landlords slammed for hiking prices during home shortage

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Los Angeles fire spreads towards celebrity enclave of Brentwood where Lebron James, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Kamala Harris have homes after Kardashians evacuate as death toll rises to 11
4 days, 7 hours ago

Los Angeles fire spreads towards celebrity enclave of Brentwood where Lebron James, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Kamala Harris have homes after Kardashians evacuate as death toll rises to 11

Daily Mail  

A new evacuation order is in place for several more celebrities in Los Angeles as the Palisades Fire spread east on Friday night, reaching the glitzy enclave of Brentwood where several A-listers own homes. Pictured: Lebron James' Brentwood home The basketball champion purchased his lavish Brentwood pad in 2017 for $23 million, according to TMZ LAPD Bomb Squad do a …

LA fires: High winds expected to return as crews continue to battle multiple fires — as it happened
4 days, 16 hours ago

LA fires: High winds expected to return as crews continue to battle multiple fires — as it happened

ABC  

After being largely reduced to ashes by wildfire, Altadena was being patrolled by National Guard soldiers on Friday. "We didn't see a single firefighter while we were throwing buckets of water to defend our house against the flames," on Tuesday night, said Nicholas Norman. "They were too busy over in the Palisades saving the rich and famous's properties, and they …

With their Los Angeles-area homes still smoldering, families return to search the ruins for memories
4 days, 16 hours ago

With their Los Angeles-area homes still smoldering, families return to search the ruins for memories

New Indian Express  

LOS ANGELES: Many watched their homes burn on television in a state of shock. Since the flames erupted in and around Los Angeles, scores of residents have returned to their still smoldering neighborhoods even as the threat of new fires persists and the nation's second-largest city remains unsettled. Calmer winds enabled firefighters to start gaining some control of the biggest …

LA was sitting on a powder keg ripe for a fire after months of drought. Then it was lit
4 days, 22 hours ago

LA was sitting on a powder keg ripe for a fire after months of drought. Then it was lit

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. That’s drier than a matchstick,” said John Vaillant, a Pulitzer Prize finalist for his book Fire Weather: A True …

Los Angeles Wildfires: Dry weather, Santa Ana winds and other possible causes – what we know so far
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5 days, 5 hours 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 fire deaths at 10 as National Guard called in
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5 days, 9 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, 9 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 …

California wildfires: How looters are ransacking houses amid the deadly blazes
5 days, 12 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 claim 5 lives, force 180,000 evacuations across California — see heart-breaking pictures
5 days, 15 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 …

New fire in Los Angeles area prompts more evacuations; over 10K structures lost in major blazes
5 days, 16 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 …

Greater Los Angeles wildfires: Hollywood stars react as they evacuate California homes
6 days, 12 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 …

National Guard arrives in L.A., curfews planned to crack down on looting in fire-ravaged areas
6 days, 16 hours ago

National Guard arrives in L.A., curfews planned to crack down on looting in fire-ravaged areas

LA Times  

A Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy stands guard in front of a home burned in the Eaton fire in Altadena. L.A. County Sheriff Robert Luna announced several measures Thursday to ramp up security in areas that have been evacuated because of devastating fires in the area. “The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has officially requested the support of the California …

Ravaged homes to slumped cars: Wildfires in Los Angeles kill 5, force thousands to flee
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6 days, 16 hours ago

Ravaged homes to slumped cars: Wildfires in Los Angeles kill 5, force thousands to flee

India TV News  

Wildfires have wreaked havoc in Los Angeles as it continues to ravage major parts of the area, killing five people and forcing thousands to flee homes. In an update, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said that firefighters from across California and elsewhere had arrived to help along with air operations that were dousing flames. In Pasadena, Fire Chief Chad Augustin …

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. …

L.A. firefighters are spread thin fighting four major fires, but help is on the way
1 week ago

L.A. firefighters are spread thin fighting four major fires, but help is on the way

LA Times  

Kern County firefighters try to contain a fully engulfed beachfront home near Carbon Canyon on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu on Wednesday. With firefighting resources spread thin across Los Angeles County, help from state, federal and out of state agencies is on the way, officials announced Wednesday The California National Guard as well as firefighters from Northern California and out …

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

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

LA wildfire: Latest as firefighters start to tame enormous fire in northeast mountains
4 years, 3 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 …

L.A., wracked by looting and upheaval, turns yet again to the National Guard
4 years, 7 months ago

L.A., wracked by looting and upheaval, turns yet again to the National Guard

LA Times  

The California National Guard is deployed at City Hall in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday. 4 / 81 A protester confronts National Guardsmen as thousands of protesters march down Spring Street in Los Angeles to demonstrate for justice in the George Floyd murder by cop case Wednesday. 70 / 81 Protesters take to the streets Friday in downtown L.A. 71 …

Looting hits Long Beach, Santa Monica as countywide curfew goes into effect
4 years, 7 months ago

Looting hits Long Beach, Santa Monica as countywide curfew goes into effect

LA Times  

National Guard troops arrived in Santa Monica on Sunday evening and were headed to Long Beach after both cities were hit by extensive looting. 66 / 81 Police fire percussion rounds to clear protesters from Grand Avenue in in downtown Los Angeles on Friday. 70 / 81 Protesters take to the streets Friday in downtown L.A. 71 / 81 Protesters …

Despite curfew, downtown L.A. hit by more looting overnight
4 years, 7 months ago

Despite curfew, downtown L.A. hit by more looting overnight

LA Times  

Despite a citywide curfew, groups of people — mostly men — wandered the streets of downtown Los Angeles late Saturday night, smashing windows and spray-painting anti-police graffiti on plywood boards that business and property owners had hastily affixed to their buildings earlier in the day. × National Guard troops deployed onto the streets of Los Angeles early Sunday morning as …

Terrifying footage shows drivers rushing to escape huge wildfires burning in California
5 years, 3 months ago

Terrifying footage shows drivers rushing to escape huge wildfires burning in California

Daily Mail  

Raging wildfires have broken out across neighborhoods in Los Angeles, killing two people, burning homes and forcing thousands to evacuate. Pictured: A helicopter drops water to help fight flames as the Saddleridge Fire in the Porter Ranch section of Los Angeles on Friday The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services shared a map outlining the most recent updates to the …

California wildfires: Tens of thousands forced to flee as entire city ‘pretty much’ destroyed by blaze
6 years, 2 months ago

California wildfires: Tens of thousands forced to flee as entire city ‘pretty much’ destroyed by blaze

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 An entire Californian city …

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