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, friends and neighbors who acted heroically to save lives and property and to bring these fires closer to containment. Leif Wellington Haase, Kensington, Calif.. To the editor: Trump’s statement, “We are watching fires still tragically burn from weeks ago without even a token of defense,” is unequivocally false. According to the U.S. Bureau of Land Management in 2020, “Californians have one of the best coordinated fire suppression efforts in the country, with the State divided into ‘direct protection areas’ where one agency takes the lead in initially attacking fires, drawing on the resources of the others as necessary.” The U.S. government owns 46% of all land in California and is responsible for maintenance and fire prevention on federal land.

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Contributor: President Trump came through for Los Angeles
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Contributor: President Trump came through for Los Angeles

LA Times  

To clean up hazardous materials, more than 1,500 people worked by hand on thousands of properties destroyed in the Eaton fire, above, and the Palisades fire. As the Eaton and Palisades fires raged in Los Angeles, more than a few Democrats and at least one Times columnist claimed President Trump would punish California rather than help it recover from the …

Los Angeles mayor axes fire chief and slams her for sending firefighters home morning of Palisades blaze
1 month ago

Los Angeles mayor axes fire chief and slams her for sending firefighters home morning of Palisades 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 Los Angeles Mayor Karen …

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass fires Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley
1 month, 1 week ago

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass fires Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley

CNN  

CNN — Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced Friday she has fired Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, citing in part her response to last month’s devastating Palisades wildfire, among the most destructive in California’s history. Bass said the chief’s removal was “in the best interests of Los Angeles’ public safety, and for the operations of the Los Angeles Fire …

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 …

Palisades and Eaton fires now 100% contained. But a long road to recovery looms
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Palisades and Eaton fires now 100% contained. But a long road to recovery looms

LA Times  

Lashonda Ellis comforts her grandmother Margaret Martin, 96, who lost her Altadena home built by her husband, Henry Martin, in 1966. The devastating firestorm that rained embers and terror across Los Angeles County has officially come to an end, with fire crews reaching 100% containment on the Palisades and Eaton fires Friday evening. Business Estimated cost of fire damage balloons …

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 …

Southern California Rain Helps Firefighters But Creates Risk Of Toxic Ash Runoff
2 months ago

Southern California Rain Helps Firefighters But Creates Risk Of Toxic Ash Runoff

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING LOS ANGELES — Rain fell on parts of Southern California on Sunday and the scattered showers were expected to continue overnight, boosting the risk of toxic ash runoff in areas scorched by Los Angeles-area wildfires. “What that means is we have a fairly high danger of mud and debris flows once we get above those thresholds.” A …

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 …

Progress Is Made On A Huge Fire North Of Los Angeles While New Fires Erupt In Southern California
2 months ago

Progress Is Made On A Huge Fire North Of Los Angeles While New Fires Erupt In Southern California

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING LOS ANGELES — Evacuation orders were lifted Thursday for tens of thousands as firefighters with air support slowed the spread of a huge wildfire churning through rugged mountains north of Los Angeles, but new blazes erupted in San Diego County, briefly triggering more evacuations. Firefighters monitor flames caused by the Hughes Fire along Castaic Lake in Castaic, …

Trump says California’s mismanagement of forests and water is to blame for wildfires. Here’s the reality.
2 months ago

Trump says California’s mismanagement of forests and water is to blame for wildfires. Here’s the reality.

CNN  

CNN — As more than 60 square miles Los Angeles violently burned earlier this month, then-President Elect Donald Trump placed blame on a fish. ‘Raking’ forests The sun sets Monday, January 27, near homes that were destroyed by the Palisades Fire in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles. Etienne Laurent/AFP/Getty Images Firefighters battle the Palisades Fire in the Mandeville …

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

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. …

New explosive wildfire erupts near Los Angeles
2 months ago

New explosive wildfire erupts near Los Angeles

Raw Story  

BROWN A new wildfire erupted north of Los Angeles on Wednesday, exploding in size and sparking orders for tens of thousands of people to evacuate in a region already staggering from the effects of huge blazes. The fire came with the greater Los Angeles area still suffering after two enormous fires that killed more than two dozen people and destroyed …

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, …

Photos: Hughes fire in Castaic explodes to more than 9,000 acres in just hours
2 months ago

Photos: Hughes fire in Castaic explodes to more than 9,000 acres in just hours

LA Times  

As the sun began to set over Castaic Lake on Wednesday, the hills to the north and east were engulfed in flames, casting an eerie orange glow across the valley below. The Hughes fire ignited earlier in the day north of Castaic and by evening had grown to more than 9,000 acres, forcing the evacuation of about 31,000 people. Burning …

New US ‘Hughes’ wildfire rips through mountains north of Los Angeles
2 months ago

New US ‘Hughes’ wildfire rips through mountains north of Los Angeles

Al Jazeera  

Firefighting aircraft and ground crews are battling fast-moving wildfire in the Castaic Lake area north of Los Angeles. Firefighters said on Wednesday the Hughes Fire in the Castaic Lake area of Los Angeles County – located about 80km north of the city of Los Angeles – prompted evacuation orders to local residents amid the “immediate threat to life” due to …

Mapping the Hughes wildfire that is scorching the Los Angeles mountains
2 months ago

Mapping the Hughes wildfire that is scorching the Los Angeles mountains

Al Jazeera  

The new wildfire has scorched over 3,750 hectares near Castaic Lake, about 80 km north of Los Angeles. This latest blaze has added to the strain on regional firefighters, who have largely contained two major wildfires, the Palisades and Eaton fires, in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. Hughes Fire is burning near Lake Hughes Road, close to Castaic Lake, a …

News Analysis: Stakes are high for Newsom and California when Trump visits L.A. wildfires
2 months ago

News Analysis: Stakes are high for Newsom and California when Trump visits L.A. wildfires

LA Times  

Then-Gov.-elect Gavin Newsom and President Trump visit a neighborhood destroyed by fire in Paradise, Calif., in 2018. Gavin Newsom and President Trump shared a surprisingly symbiotic relationship during the Republican’s first term in the White House, with their public sparring and ability to work together in times of crisis elevating both politicians. “We’re going to learn with this week’s visit …

Column: The Republican Party is betraying a devastated Los Angeles
2 months ago

Column: The Republican Party is betraying a devastated Los Angeles

LA Times  

Try to imagine how Americans would have reacted last fall — after Hurricane Helene slammed Florida’s Big Bend region, killing dozens of people — if then-President Biden had threatened to withhold federal aid for purely political reasons. House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Louisiana Republican, suggested Democrats would need to make political concessions to secure aid for California, such as raising …

Hughes fire in Los Angeles prompts mandatory evacuations after it quickly erupts from 500 to over 8,000 acres
2 months ago

Hughes fire in Los Angeles prompts mandatory evacuations after it quickly erupts from 500 to over 8,000 acres

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 Hughes Fire grew rapidly near Castaic Lake, …

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
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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 …

‘It’s hard to go to work when you’re worried your house could burn down.’ Fleeing flames in fire-weary SoCal
2 months ago

‘It’s hard to go to work when you’re worried your house could burn down.’ Fleeing flames in fire-weary SoCal

LA Times  

The Hughes fire, as seen from Magic Mountain, started Wednesday north of Castaic and exploded to more than 5,000 acres in less than two hours. Hatami and his family received an evacuation notice Wednesday evening while his wife, a Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy, was dispatched toward the flames earlier that afternoon. “It’s hard to go to work when you’re …

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 …

Hughes fire scorches more than 10,000 acres near Castaic; thousands flee
2 months ago

Hughes fire scorches more than 10,000 acres near Castaic; thousands flee

LA Times  

Firefighters work to prevent the spread of the Hughes fire in Castaic on Wednesday afternoon. The Hughes fire started off Lake Hughes Road just before 11 a.m. and quickly prompted evacuations orders in and around Castaic Lake, which by afternoon extended toward Ventura County to the west and near Sandberg to the north. “Had you been here a few hours …

Trump criticizes L.A. fire response in inaugural address, plans to visit California Friday
2 months, 1 week ago

Trump criticizes L.A. fire response in inaugural address, plans to visit California Friday

LA Times  

President Donald Trump gives his inaugural address in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on Monday. Newsom’s press office responded to the inauguration remarks on X by posting Trump’s words, “Without a token of defense,” along with photos of firefighters — on foot and in a California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection helicopter — battling flames. “I look forward to President …

Incarcerated firefighters offer aid, find potential career path battling L.A. blazes
2 months, 1 week ago

Incarcerated firefighters offer aid, find potential career path battling L.A. blazes

LA Times  

Incarcerated firefighters from the Fenner Canyon Conservation Camp 41, a medium-security state prison, are helping battle the Eaton fire. “It’s come back full circle.” Before Sevilla, 23, was incarcerated, he was job hopping, from working at a biotech company to fast-food restaurants. The program has faced criticism, primarily for the wages that incarcerated firefighters earn — between $5.80 and $10.24 …

For first responders, trauma could linger long after L.A. County wildfires are out
2 months, 1 week ago

For first responders, trauma could linger long after L.A. County wildfires are out

LA Times  

Firefighters stand in formation as they listen to a daily Eaton fire briefing at the Rose Bowl. For Tim Sell, Pasadena’s deputy fire chief, it’s become a little bit like the motto “if you see something, say something.” Pasadena Deputy Fire Chief Tim Sell at the daily briefing for firefighters who have set up camp at the Rose Bowl. “It’s …

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. …

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 …

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 …

LA wildfires: Eaton blaze 45% contained, Palisades fire 19% as another breaks out in San Bernardino
2 months, 1 week ago

LA wildfires: Eaton blaze 45% contained, Palisades fire 19% as another breaks out in San Bernardino

Firstpost  

A new fire broke out in San Bernardino County east of Los Angeles, on Wednesday, burning 30 acres. Two other fires in Southern California were largely under control Walls remain from a building which burned following the Palisades Fire in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood in Los Angeles, California, US, January 15, 2025. “We all got into this as service, to …

Fire-Ravaged LA to See Respite But ‘Danger Has Not Yet Passed’
2 months, 1 week ago

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

Live Mint  

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

Letters to the Editor: We rely on incarcerated firefighters. That highlights our hypocrisy on public safety
2 months, 1 week ago

Letters to the Editor: We rely on incarcerated firefighters. That highlights our hypocrisy on public safety

LA Times  

Incarcerated firefighters from Eel River Conservation Camp work on the Caldor fire in Strawberry, Calif., in 2021. To the editor: Your article on the incarcerated firefighters battling L.A.’s wildfires highlights a deeper crisis of misplaced priorities in California. According to the state Legislative Analyst’s Office, we spend about $133,000 annually to incarcerate one person, yet we can’t properly resource our …

Fire crews report significant gains against Los Angeles wildfires as another bout of winds hits
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2 months, 1 week ago

Fire crews report significant gains against Los Angeles wildfires as another bout of winds hits

ABC  

Firefighters have reported significant gains against the massive wildfires burning around Los Angeles as a final round of windy, flame-fanning weather moves through southern California. The four largest fires around Los Angeles have scorched more than 163 square kilometres — roughly two times the size of Hobart's CBD. One suspect admitted starting a fire in a tree “because he liked …

Bruce Willis shows his gratitude for first responders amid LA wildfires
2 months, 1 week ago

Bruce Willis shows his gratitude for first responders amid LA wildfires

CNN  

CNN — Bruce Willis is showing his gratitude for the first responders in Los Angeles as several wildfires ripped through the city over the past week. “Yesterday was no different.” On her Instagram Stories, Heming reposted the video, writing in text across it, “To all first responders: Thank you for your service.” Willis’ daughter Tallulah, who he shares with his …

LA fires live updates: ‘Dangerous’ winds return as residents are warned over threat of new wildfires
Top News
2 months, 1 week ago

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

The Independent  

✕ Close Auto Fire: Another fast-moving blaze breaks out in California 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 …

Firefighters need better weather to fight California’s flames. When will they get relief?
2 months, 1 week ago

Firefighters need better weather to fight California’s flames. When will they get relief?

Associated Press  

Fire danger remains high in parts of Los Angeles that have been ablaze for days, but there is hope that better weather over the weekend will give firefighters battling the flames some much-needed relief. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print What conditions are best for firefighting? Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook …

LA fires latest updates: Residents warned to ‘stay on guard’ amid fire-fueling wind gusts as LAPD arrest looting and arson suspects
Top News
2 months, 1 week ago

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

The Independent  

✕ Close Auto Fire: Another fast-moving blaze breaks out in California 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 …

Firefighters prepare for increasing gusts following brief reprieve for LA area
2 months, 1 week ago

Firefighters prepare for increasing gusts following brief reprieve for LA area

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 Firefighters in Southern California …

LA fires: Red flag warnings issued as millions in Southern California on edge
2 months, 1 week ago

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

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The windy, flame-fanning weather that put the nation’s second most-populous metropolitan region on edge eased up Wednesday as firefighters made significant gains against the two massive wildfires burning around Los Angeles. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print The devastation of the Palisades …

Opinion: California’s inmate firefighters deserve more than a raise. Make them employees
2 months, 1 week ago

Opinion: California’s inmate firefighters deserve more than a raise. Make them employees

LA Times  

Inmate firefighters work at the Sunset fire in Hollywood on Jan. 8. Gavin Newsom on Instagram last week saying wages for inmates fighting the Los Angeles County wildfires should be raised. While different numbers have been bandied about, more than 900 inmate firefighters are currently helping to put out fires in Los Angeles. Other considerations belong in the discussion of …

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

Fire-scarred LA area faces new gusts

China Daily  

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

Searching for what started the Los Angeles wildfire
2 months, 1 week ago

Searching for what started the Los Angeles wildfire

CNN  

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

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