Los Angeles fire victim died with garden hose in his hand as he tried to save family home
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Los Angeles fire victim died with garden hose in his hand as he tried to save family home

Hindustan Times  

One of the five people killed in ferocious fires tearing around Los Angeles died trying to protect his home from the flames, his sister said Wednesday, describing the moment she had to leave him behind. At least five people are now known to have died in wildfires raging around Los Angeles, with more deaths feared, law enforcement said January 8, as terrifying blazes leveled whole streets, torching cars and houses in minutes. Victor Shaw ignored firefighters' pleas to flee as fire began tearing through the Altadena area, Shari Shaw told local broadcaster KTLA. Furious winds have spotted blazes far and wide in a hellish two days around Los Angeles that has seen firefighters out-flanked by vicious, fast-moving fires.

Los Angeles Shaw  family  died  victim  wide  flames  went  angeles  told  tried  hand  garden  shaw  wildfires  area  save  los  hose  leave

History of this topic

At least 39 dead after tornadoes, wildfires and dust storms wreak havoc across multiple US states
1 week, 4 days ago

At least 39 dead after tornadoes, wildfires and dust storms wreak havoc across multiple US states

Associated Press  

— Unusually vicious and damaging weather across multiple U.S. states spawned violent tornadoes, blinding dust storms and fast-moving wildfires over the weekend, leaving at least 39 people dead. Share Share Facebook Copy Link copied Print Email X LinkedIn Bluesky Flipboard Pinterest Reddit Romero said he prayed out loud and hugged Hart as the car rolled onto its side, windows shattering, …

LA wildfires to Alaska's avalanche deaths: US struggles with extreme weather | Photos
2 weeks, 6 days ago

LA wildfires to Alaska's avalanche deaths: US struggles with extreme weather | Photos

Hindustan Times  

LA wildfires to Alaska's avalanche deaths: US struggles with extreme weather | Photos Extreme weather, like intense heat, dry conditions, and heavy snowstorms, has fueled recent disasters like the LA wildfires and avalanche deaths in the US.. 1 / 10 View Photos in a new improved layout Three skiers who had flown by helicopter to a remote mountain range were …

Los Angeles County sues Southern California Edison, alleging utility’s equipment sparked wildfire
3 weeks ago

Los Angeles County sues Southern California Edison, alleging utility’s equipment sparked wildfire

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County said Wednesday that it’s suing Southern California Edison, alleging the utility’s equipment sparked January’s Eaton Fire, which destroyed more than 9,400 structures and killed 17 people in the Altadena area. The lawsuit seeks to recover costs and damages sustained from the blaze that damaged “essential community infrastructure” and “massively impacted the County’s natural resources, …

Los Angeles County sues Southern California Edison, alleging utility’s equipment sparked wildfire
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Los Angeles County sues Southern California Edison, alleging utility’s equipment sparked wildfire

CNN  

LOS ANGELES AP — Los Angeles County said Wednesday that it’s suing Southern California Edison, alleging the utility’s equipment sparked January’s Eaton Fire, which destroyed more than 9,400 structures and killed 17 people in the Altadena area. The lawsuit seeks to recover costs and damages sustained from the blaze that damaged “essential community infrastructure” including parks, a nature center and …

California wildfires are burning deeper into urban areas like Altadena and finding new victims
1 month ago

California wildfires are burning deeper into urban areas like Altadena and finding new victims

LA Times  

As California struggles to defend itself against increasingly destructive urban wildfires, recent fire deaths in Altadena highlight what researchers say is a growing trend in victim demographics. A 2023 study of California wildfires conducted by U.S. Forest Service researchers found that “new fire regimes are increasingly affecting more urban census tracts statewide, meaning greater numbers and more diverse groups of …

Tough choices about whether to rebuild after LA wildfires
1 month, 1 week ago

Tough choices about whether to rebuild after LA wildfires

NPR  

Tough choices about whether to rebuild after LA wildfires toggle caption Mario Tama/Getty Images/Getty Images North America Altadena, CALIF – In a grocery store parking lot in the Los Angeles suburb of Altadena, a long line recently snaked behind a food truck where free lunches and donated clothes and household items were being distributed. toggle caption Kirk Siegler/NPR "I'm 79, …

The Black enclave that could be lost to the Los Angeles wildfires : Code Switch
1 month, 1 week ago

The Black enclave that could be lost to the Los Angeles wildfires : Code Switch

NPR  

The Black enclave that could be lost to the Los Angeles wildfires : Code Switch Altadena was the site of the Eaton fire, one of two major wildfires in Los Angeles County in January. The wind and flames destroyed more than 9,000 structures — and with them, the long-tenured Black community in the town. As efforts to recover and rebuild …

Los Angeles fire zones hit by mudslides after heavy rain
1 month, 1 week ago

Los Angeles fire zones hit by mudslides after heavy rain

Raw Story  

Mudslides blocked roads around Los Angeles on Friday after heavy rain pounded areas burned by last month's wildfires, sending denuded hillsides tumbling. Parts of Los Angeles got as much as 2.8 inches of rain in a day, leaving areas flooded and burn scars in Pacific Palisades and Altadena strewn with fire debris and rubble. The torrent of water also washed …

‘I’m a 59-year-old wreck’: Fire-weary Altadena residents now face threat of rain and mudslides
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘I’m a 59-year-old wreck’: Fire-weary Altadena residents now face threat of rain and mudslides

LA Times  

Brian Jaecker-Jones and his wife Amy join fellow Altadena evacuees at a rally in support of victims of the Eaton fire on Saturday at the Metropolitan Baptist Church in Altadena. Handwritten signs thanking first responders, others on lawns marking where contractors will need to rebuild, and at least one in front of a home that says “Altadena Is Not for …

Los Angeles' Eaton Fire is 100% contained, Cal Fire says
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Los Angeles' Eaton Fire is 100% contained, Cal Fire says

Hindustan Times  

Jan 31 - The Eaton Fire that scorched more than 14,000 acres east of Los Angeles has been 100% contained, fire officials said on Friday, a largely symbolic milestone more than three weeks after two devastating wildfires broke out on either side of Los Angeles. Los Angeles' Eaton Fire is 100% contained, Cal Fire says The larger Palisades Fire, which …

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 …

Weeks after fire ravaged LA’s Pacific Palisades, residents return to dig for mementos
1 month, 3 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 …

They waited and waited for an evacuation order. The fire came first, and people died in Altadena
2 months ago

They waited and waited for an evacuation order. The fire came first, and people died in Altadena

LA Times  

An aerial view of Altadena homes and businesses that were destroyed in the Eaton fire. It was like we were abandoned.” Stories like Cabrera’s have ricocheted around Altadena in recent days as residents compare notes about evacuation orders that were issued hours after the massive Eaton fire ignited and — in some cases, after neighborhoods had already begun to burn …

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

The start of the Palisades and Eaton fires: 24 hours that changed Los Angeles
2 months ago

The start of the Palisades and Eaton fires: 24 hours that changed Los Angeles

LA Times  

As the sun rose on Jan. 8, the sky orange from ash and smoke, Angelenos anxiously waited for news about the extent of the damage from the Altadena and Pacific Palisades fires. 11:13 a.m. Los Angeles sent its first evacuation alert to cell phones in the northern and western Palisades, warning that a fire was burning along Palisades Drive, and …

'Nerve-racking': Inside the aerial battle to tame Los Angeles fires
2 months ago

'Nerve-racking': Inside the aerial battle to tame Los Angeles fires

Raw Story  

by Paula RAMON Helicopter pilot Tim Thomas has fought dozens of wildfires all over the world, but nothing prepared him for the scale and the challenge of the devastating blazes that ripped through Los Angeles. "I've never seen anything the scale that we saw the first night," he told AFP. "It was some of the most turbulent wind I've seen," …

Letters to the Editor: Trump’s insulting attack on L.A.’s heroic first responders
2 months ago

Letters to the Editor: Trump’s insulting attack on L.A.’s heroic first responders

LA Times  

President Trump said fires are burning “without even a token of defense.” Above, firefighters respond to the Hughes fire in Castaic on Jan. 22. To the editor: President Trump’s statement, during his inaugural address, that Los Angeles confronted the devastating wildfires “without even a token of defense” did a great disservice to the thousands of firefighters, first responders, administrative personnel, …

Forecasters warn LA residents of dangerous wind threats as crews work to contain latest blazes: Live updates
Trending News
2 months ago

Forecasters warn LA residents of dangerous wind threats as crews work to contain latest blazes: Live updates

The Independent  

✕ Close Smoke pours from Hughes Fire as Los Angeles faces another blaze 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 …

Firefighters struggle to control massive fire north of Los Angeles
2 months ago

Firefighters struggle to control massive fire north of Los Angeles

Deccan Chronicle  

Castaic: Firefighters fought to maintain the upper hand on a huge and rapidly moving wildfire that swept through rugged mountains north of Los Angeles and resulted in more than 50,000 people being put under evacuation orders or warnings. The Hughes Fire broke out late Wednesday morning and in less than a day had charred nearly 16 square miles of trees …

Los Angeles wildfires in photos: Hughes fire prompts evacuations of over 50,000 after weeks of blazes
Top News
2 months 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 …

Firefighters battle to maintain the upper hand on a huge fire north of Los Angeles
2 months ago

Firefighters battle to maintain the upper hand on a huge fire north of Los Angeles

Associated Press  

CASTAIC, Calif. — Firefighters fought to maintain the upper hand on a huge and rapidly moving wildfire that swept through rugged mountains north of Los Angeles and resulted in more than 50,000 people being put under evacuation orders or warnings. The Hughes Fire broke out late Wednesday morning and in less than a day had charred nearly 16 square miles …

Mass evacuations after explosive new fire erupts near Los Angeles
2 months 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
2 months 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: Hughes Fire has scorched over 39 square km in North LA
Top News
2 months ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

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

20,000 ordered to evacuate as fast-moving wildfire imperils homes north of Los Angeles
2 months ago

20,000 ordered to evacuate as fast-moving wildfire imperils homes north of Los Angeles

Hindustan Times  

Nearly 20,000 people were ordered to evacuate 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. REUTERS/David Swanson The Hughes Fire broke out in the late morning and within hours charred more than 12 square miles …

New wildfire in Los Angeles grows over 500 acres
2 months ago

New wildfire in Los Angeles grows over 500 acres

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2025-01-23 06:34 LOS ANGELES -- A fast-moving brush fire erupted in US Los Angeles County Wednesday morning, expanding over 500 acres with zero containment, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. The blaze dubbed Hughes Fire was reported about 10:30 am Wednesday local time in the area of Lake Hughes Road near Castaic Lake, …

New rapidly growing wildfire breaks out north of Los Angeles
2 months ago

New rapidly growing wildfire breaks out north of Los Angeles

Al Jazeera  

A rapidly growing wildfire broke out north of Los Angeles, while two major fires burning in the metropolitan area for more than two weeks were getting under control, fire officials said. Evacuations were ordered for 31,000 people around the lake, which sits 56km north of Los Angeles, and close to the city of Santa Clarita. As the new fire raged, …

Los Angeles fire: Flames engulf hillside along 405 Freeway prompting evacuations
2 months ago

Los Angeles fire: Flames engulf hillside along 405 Freeway prompting evacuations

India Today  

A new wildfire erupted on Wednesday night along the 405 Freeway in the Sepulveda Pass, sending flames racing up the hillside and forcing nearby residents to flee their homes. According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, the blaze, dubbed the Sepulveda Fire, broke out around 11 p.m. on the eastern side of the freeway, quickly consuming dense brush and prompting …

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

New fire breaks out near Los Angeles, forcing 19,000 people to evacuate
Trending News
2 months ago

New fire breaks out near Los Angeles, forcing 19,000 people to evacuate

Hindustan Times  

A new wildfire started north of Los Angeles on Wednesday, quickly spreading and forcing thousands to evacuate in an area already affected by major fires. Around 19,000 people were ordered to evacuate from areas surrounding the lake, situated about 35 miles north of Los Angeles, near Santa Clarita. The fire broke out while the greater Los Angeles area was still …

California Wildfires: As fire-fanning winds continue, Southern California readies for potential rain and toxic runoff
2 months ago

California Wildfires: As fire-fanning winds continue, Southern California readies for potential rain and toxic runoff

The Hindu  

Parched Southern California continued to face dangerous winds but could get some badly needed rain this weekend, forecasters said Tuesday, dampening the prospects of another round of killer wildfires though even a small amount of precipitation could could create new challenges like toxic ash runoff. “This is to prevent additional damage to areas already ravaged by fire and also to …

Evacuations ordered as Hughes Fire threatens mountain homes north of Los Angeles
Trending News
2 months ago

Evacuations ordered as Hughes Fire threatens mountain homes north of Los Angeles

Associated Press  

CASTAIC, Calif. — Nearly 20,000 people were ordered to evacuate 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. The Hughes Fire broke out in the late morning and within hours charred more than 12 square …

LA fires: Delayed evacuation notices prompt call for independent investigation into emergency alert system
2 months ago

LA fires: Delayed evacuation notices prompt call for independent investigation into emergency alert system

CNN  

CNN — By the time the flames from the deadly Eaton fire approached their western Altadena neighborhood, Mark Douglas and some of his neighbors had already given up on the Los Angeles County emergency evacuation system. “This independent assessment will also ensure we are better prepared for future disasters and can act swiftly to protect lives and property.” Wireless alerts …

Altadena reopens to reveal devastated homes — but a community still standing
2 months ago

Altadena reopens to reveal devastated homes — but a community still standing

LA Times  

As she surveyed the charred remains of her old Altadena neighborhood, Jocelyn Boyd stared in silent disbelief. Eaton fire victim Jose Medina puts out donated children’s shoes Tuesday for fire victims returning to their burned-out homes in Altadena. And don’t sell.” California Sheriff’s Department launches Looter Suppression Team in Eaton fire neighborhoods Coverage of the days after strong winds that …

As fire-fanning winds continue, Southern California readies for potential rain and toxic runoff
2 months ago

As fire-fanning winds continue, Southern California readies for potential rain and toxic runoff

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Parched Southern California continued to face dangerous winds but could get some badly needed rain this weekend, forecasters said Tuesday, dampening the prospects of another round of killer wildfires though even a small amount of precipitation could could create new challenges like toxic ash runoff. AP AUDIO: Dangerous winds return to Southern California as new wildfires break …

Fire crews in Southern California quickly extinguish brush fires amid extreme fire weather
2 months ago

Fire crews in Southern California quickly extinguish brush fires amid extreme fire weather

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Firefighters quickly extinguished several brush fires that erupted Monday in Southern California amid windy and dry conditions. The extreme fire weather is raising the risk of new wildfires like the two major blazes that started two weeks ago and are still burning in the Los Angeles area. On Monday afternoon, Los Angeles fire crews quickly put out …

Fire-weary L.A. faces more dangerous winds; officials say they are prepared
2 months, 1 week ago

Fire-weary L.A. faces more dangerous winds; officials say they are prepared

LA Times  

Patty Schneider on Sunday sifts through the rubble of her daughter’s Maiden Lane home in Altadena destroyed by the Eaton fire. A “particularly dangerous situation” warning is set to go into effect Monday at noon and last through Tuesday at 10 a.m. for swaths of Los Angeles County and most of Ventura County — an unprecedented fifth time the National …

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

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

Daily Mail  

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

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

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

India TV News  

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

The 24 Hours When L.A. Went Up in Flames
2 months, 1 week ago

The 24 Hours When L.A. Went Up in Flames

New York Times  

Eaton fire Palisades fire Active fire LOS ANGELES Eaton fire Palisades fire LOS ANGELES Active fire Eaton fire Palisades fire LOS ANGELES Active fire The 24 Hours When L.A. Extent of Eaton fire Extent of Palisades fire San Gabriel Mountains Santa Monica Mountains Loma Alta Dr. Victims of the fire ALTADENA PACIFIC PALISADES Fair Oaks Ave. Altadena Dr. Lake Ave. …

Zooey Deschanel mourns the loss of her childhood home in Palisades Fire: ‘Too many incredible memories to count’
2 months, 1 week ago

Zooey Deschanel mourns the loss of her childhood home in Palisades Fire: ‘Too many incredible memories to count’

CNN  

CNN — Zooey Deschanel is grieving the loss of her childhood home, where her parents still lived before the property was lost to the Palisades Fire still burning in Los Angeles County. In a post to her social media, the “Elf” actor wrote the home, “a marvel of 1920s Spanish revival architecture,” was “full of too many incredible memories to …

Los Angeles fires have scorched largest urban area in California in at least 40 years
2 months, 1 week ago

Los Angeles fires have scorched largest urban area in California in at least 40 years

The Hindu  

Two wildfires still burning in Los Angeles have torched more urban area than any other fire in the state since at least the mid-1980s, an Associated Press analysis shows. The Eaton and Palisades fires that erupted last week have collectively burned almost 4 square miles of highly dense parts of Los Angeles, more than double the urban acreage consumed by …

Ash And Other Dangers Mean LA Area Residents Who Fled Fires Won't Be Going Home Soon
2 months, 1 week 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 …

California fires: Crews improve containment on Palisades, Eaton blazes
Trending News
2 months, 1 week ago

California fires: Crews improve containment on Palisades, Eaton blazes

LA Times  

12 hours of fire that decimated Altadena: ‘I’m going to lose half of my town’ A cross that once adorned the top of the Altadena Community Church lies amid scorched rubble following the Eaton fire. Rocketing embers lofted by hurricane-force winds would eventually push west from Eaton Canyon into central Altadena, scorching a path of destruction that seemed unimaginable in …

LA wildfires day 11: What is the latest, and what do investigations show?
2 months, 1 week 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 …

Inside the monumental effort behind LA’s firefight, from strategy to meals and laundry
2 months, 1 week ago

Inside the monumental effort behind LA’s firefight, from strategy to meals and laundry

Associated Press  

On a recent day fighting the Los Angeles wildfires, a fire crew’s radios crackled to life, warning of nearby flames as helicopter blades thudded overhead. As wildfires burn across the Los Angeles area, the operation to save homes and people — from those on the fire line to the logistics of feeding thousands of firefighters — is monumental. All of …

LA wildfires: From Gurdwaras, Churches to Buddhist temples, faith communities join hands to aid fire victims
2 months, 1 week 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, 1 week ago

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

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. Early warning signs open image in gallery A …

Discover Related