Major LA wildfires 'zero per cent' contained; officials condemn looting, warn of rising death toll
6 days, 15 hours ago

Major LA wildfires 'zero per cent' contained; officials condemn looting, warn of rising death toll

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A pair of massive wildfires menacing Los Angeles from the east and west remain “zero per cent” contained two days after they ignited, officials said on Thursday, as they vowed to tackle looting of evacuated homes A firefighter battles the Palisades fire as it burns during a windstorm on the west side of Los Angeles, California, US, on Wednesday. Reuters A pair of massive wildfires menacing Los Angeles from the east and west remain “zero per cent” contained two days after they ignited, officials said on Thursday, as they vowed to tackle looting of evacuated homes. The Eaton fire’s growth has been significantly stopped, Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone said, though it remains 0% contained. Media personality Paris Hilton said she was “heartbroken beyond words” after watching her beachfront house in Malibu “burn to the ground on live TV.” The National Weather Service extended Red Flag warnings - issued when the risk for fire is high due to low humidity, high winds and warm temperatures - for Los Angeles and Ventura counties through 6 pm Friday.

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

Watch: Los Angeles County officials give wildfire update as death toll rises
10 hours, 26 minutes ago

Watch: Los Angeles County officials give wildfire update as death toll rises

The Independent  

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Firefighters prepare for increasing gusts following brief reprieve for LA area
1 day, 4 hours ago

Firefighters prepare for increasing gusts following brief reprieve for LA area

The Independent  

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Firefighters battle massive Los Angeles wildfires amid red flag conditions expected through Wednesday
1 day, 14 hours 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 …

LA wildfires victims who couldn’t make it to safety, what we know about them
1 day, 20 hours ago

LA wildfires victims who couldn’t make it to safety, what we know about them

Firstpost  

As heavy winds continue to pose a risk of more devastating blazes, residents are picking up whatever they can and evacuating from their homes to avoid the fate of the 24 who died in the fires A firefighter walks by a home on flames from the Palisades Fire in the Pacific Palisades neighbourhood of Los Angeles, California. Randall Lawrence Miod …

Los Angeles wildfires brace for monster winds: Firefighters on high alert – Disaster in numbers
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1 day, 21 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 …

Strong winds forecast for Los Angeles threaten fight against wildfires
2 days, 4 hours ago

Strong winds forecast for Los Angeles threaten fight against wildfires

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Easing winds delivered a brief but much-needed reprieve to firefighters Tuesday as they battled two massive blazes burning in the Los Angeles area, and the National Weather Service pushed back its unusually dire warning of critical fire weather until early the following day. “The winds underperformed today, but one more enhancement could happen tonight-tomorrow.” AP AUDIO: Millions …

3 LA wildfires still raging amid warning of 'explosive fire growth'
2 days, 7 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 Braces for More Firestorms as Death Toll Hits 24
2 days, 15 hours ago

Los Angeles Braces for More Firestorms as Death Toll Hits 24

Live Mint  

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

$83 m mansion featured in Succession reportedly destroyed in Los Angeles wildfires
2 days, 22 hours ago

$83 m mansion featured in Succession reportedly destroyed in Los Angeles wildfires

The Independent  

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Los Angeles wildfire: Evacuees desperate to return home face long lines and uncertainty amid ongoing fire emergency
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3 days, 3 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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3 days, 4 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 …

LA fires mapped: Kenneth, Palisades and Eaton blazes now cover more than 40,000 acres
3 days, 4 hours ago

LA fires mapped: Kenneth, Palisades and Eaton blazes now cover more than 40,000 acres

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Death toll from Los Angeles fires rises to 24, with dangerous winds incoming
3 days, 7 hours ago

Death toll from Los Angeles fires rises to 24, with dangerous winds incoming

Deccan Chronicle  

The death toll from massive wildfires that have ravaged Los Angeles rose to 24 on Sunday, with officials warning of incoming dangerous winds that could whip the blazes up further.The fires continued to rip through the United States' second-largest city for the sixth day, reducing whole communities to scorched rubble and leaving thousands without homes.Massive firefighting efforts have staunched the …

LA wildfires death toll rises to 24, fire chief says ready for whipping winds
3 days, 8 hours ago

LA wildfires death toll rises to 24, fire chief says ready for whipping winds

Firstpost  

LA Fire Chief Kristin Crowley assured that special measures are being taken ahead of ‘critical fire weather’ and heavy winds forecast as Santa Ana winds are predicted to change their course The Los Angeles Fire Department’s fire chief, Kristin Crowley, said that her team is “ready” to deal with the “critical fire weather” that can cause more havoc across the …

Death toll from Los Angeles fires rises to 24, with dangerous winds incoming
3 days, 9 hours ago

Death toll from Los Angeles fires rises to 24, with dangerous winds incoming

New Indian Express  

LOS ANGELES: The death toll from massive wildfires that have ravaged Los Angeles rose to 24 on Sunday, with officials warning of incoming dangerous winds that could whip the blazes up further. Winds up to 70 miles per hour mean a "particularly dangerous situation " will be declared from early Tuesday, said National Weather Service meteorologist Rose Schoenfeld. Los Angeles …

Los Angeles wildfires toll spikes to 24 amid race against time to contain blaze
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3 days, 9 hours ago

Los Angeles wildfires toll spikes to 24 amid race against time to contain blaze

India Today  

At least 24 people have died, and 16 others were reported missing due to the wildfires in Los Angeles as firefighters raced to contain the inferno for the sixth day. The US National Weather Service issued red flag warnings for severe fire conditions on Wednesday, citing winds of 80 kmph and gusts in the mountains reaching up to 113 kmph, …

Los Angeles braces for new round of ‘strong winds’ as wildfires rage on
3 days, 14 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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3 days, 14 hours ago

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

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LA fires mapped: Kenneth, Palisades and Eaton blazes now cover more than 37,000 acres
3 days, 17 hours ago

LA fires mapped: Kenneth, Palisades and Eaton blazes now cover more than 37,000 acres

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California Governor Newsom says LA blaze is ‘worst natural disaster in US history’ amid criticism over water supply issues
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3 days, 19 hours ago

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

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‘34 minutes of pure terror’: Footage shows LA fire engulfing houses amid frantic evacuation bid
3 days, 23 hours ago

‘34 minutes of pure terror’: Footage shows LA fire engulfing houses amid frantic evacuation bid

Live Mint  

Terrifying footage from the wildfires raging through Los Angeles emerged this week — with the the flames consuming entire houses as residents made frantic efforts to evacuate. By the time we left, smoke had filled the air making it hard to breath, embers flying everywhere, and the sky was bright orange,” wrote Instagram user wrote Jeffrey Ku while sharing footage. …

Los Angeles Fire Pushes Northeast to Threaten Bel Air, Brentwood
4 days, 8 hours ago

Los Angeles Fire Pushes Northeast to Threaten Bel Air, Brentwood

Live Mint  

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

Los Angeles wildfires: Rising winds hamper firefighting efforts, threatening homes and key landmarks
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4 days, 9 hours ago

Los Angeles wildfires: Rising winds hamper firefighting efforts, threatening homes and key landmarks

New Indian Express  

Firefighters on Sunday struggled to contain massive wildfires around Los Angeles as strong winds drove the flames toward previously unaffected neighbourhoods, threatening some of the city's iconic landmarks. Five of the deaths were attributed to the Palisades Fire and 11 resulted from the Eaton Fire, the Los Angeles County coroner's office said in a statement Saturday evening. Fears mounted as …

Los Angeles wildfire toll rises to 16 as flames spread, 'firenado' caught on camera
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4 days, 9 hours ago

Los Angeles wildfire toll rises to 16 as flames spread, 'firenado' caught on camera

India Today  

Ferocious winds have turned wildfires into devastating infernos across Los Angeles, leaving at least 16 people dead and levelling more than 12,000 structures, authorities said on Sunday. The Palisades Fire, the largest of four active blazes in Los Angeles County, has expanded by an additional 1,000 acres, consuming more homes and prompting urgent evacuations. Los Angeles wildfire rages: 10 points …

Southern California wildfires: What we know about the victims of the most destructive fire in LA history
4 days, 13 hours ago

Southern California wildfires: What we know about the victims of the most destructive fire in LA history

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Los Angeles County medical examiner’s office confirms wildfire death toll rises to 16
5 days, 4 hours ago

Los Angeles County medical examiner’s office confirms wildfire death toll rises to 16

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles County medical examiner’s office confirmed the death toll from the wildfires ravaging the area has risen to 16. County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath said the LA area “had another night of unimaginable terror and heartbreak, and even more Angelenos evacuated due to the northeast expansion of the Palisades Fire.” Light breezes were fanning the flames, …

Los Angeles wildfires: 11 dead, thousands displaced; families in shock begin to visit their charred homes
5 days, 9 hours ago

Los Angeles wildfires: 11 dead, thousands displaced; families in shock begin to visit their charred homes

New Indian Express  

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 smouldering neighbourhoods even as the threat of new fires persisted and the nation's second-largest city remained unsettled. Calmer winds enabled firefighters to start gaining some control of the biggest blazes in …

Los Angeles fires: Millions of residents receive evacuation messages sent in 'error', triggers panic
5 days, 19 hours ago

Los Angeles fires: Millions of residents receive evacuation messages sent in 'error', triggers panic

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Rebecca Alvarez-Petit, a resident, was on a work call when her phone started flashing a message that read “An EVACUATION WARNING has been issued in your area.” Soon all the phones in the room began blasting with the alert message An apartment building burns during the Eaton fire in the Altadena area of Los Angeles county, California on January 08, …

Los Angeles Wildfires: Dry weather, Santa Ana winds and other possible causes – what we know so far
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5 days, 21 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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6 days, 2 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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6 days, 2 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 …

LA wildfires: Curfew imposed amid reports of looting in abandoned houses, death toll rises to 10
6 days, 3 hours ago

LA wildfires: Curfew imposed amid reports of looting in abandoned houses, death toll rises to 10

Firstpost  

Many of the towering fires that began Tuesday were fueled by powerful Santa Ana winds, which gusted to more than 70 mph in some spots A firefighter protects a beachfront property while fighting the Palisades Fire on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, in Malibu, Calif. At least 10 people were killed and thousands of structures were burned as fierce wildfires raged …

Los Angeles wildfires continue to rage on as authorities fear rise in death toll
6 days, 8 hours ago

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

Firstpost  

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

Los Angeles wildfires claim 5 lives, force 180,000 evacuations across California — see heart-breaking pictures
6 days, 8 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 LA-area fire prompts more evacuations as officials say thousands of homes, buildings have burned
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6 days, 8 hours ago

New LA-area fire prompts more evacuations as officials say thousands of homes, buildings have burned

The Hindu  

A new fire prompted evacuations Thursday in and around Los Angeles even as firefighters aided by calmer winds saw the first signs of successfully beating back the region’s deadly and devastating wildfires, while the enormity of the devastation started to emerge. The orders came as Los Angeles County officials announced the Eaton Fire near Pasadena that started Tuesday night burned …

Wildfires ravage Los Angeles: What you need to know
6 days, 9 hours ago

Wildfires ravage Los Angeles: What you need to know

India Today  

Fires raging in the Los Angeles area reduced some 10,000 structures to ash and rubble, killed at least 10, displaced thousands of others and spread over an area larger than the size of San Francisco. The blazes started on Tuesday, powered by gusts from the Santa Ana winds, which slackened Thursday, though forecasters warn they could pick back up later …

Los Angeles burns for third night as firefighters battle fire and wind
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6 days, 9 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 …

‘We don’t know half of it.’ L.A. firestorm death toll expected to rise as searchers go door to door
6 days, 9 hours ago

‘We don’t know half of it.’ L.A. firestorm death toll expected to rise as searchers go door to door

LA Times  

It is expected to take some time to determine the death toll from this week’s Los Angeles firestorms. Officials confirmed 10 people died in the Eaton and Palisades fires, but Los Angeles Sheriff Robert Luna said that number is likely to rise. “We do, unfortunately, anticipate that deaths will go up because of the destruction that we’re seeing,” Luna said. …

New fire in Los Angeles area prompts more evacuations; over 10K structures lost in major blazes
6 days, 9 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 …

What to know about thousands of evacuations and homes burned in Los Angeles-area fires
6 days, 9 hours ago

What to know about thousands of evacuations and homes burned in Los Angeles-area fires

New Indian Express  

LOS ANGELES: At least 10 people were killed and thousands of structures were burned as fierce wildfires raged in the Los Angeles area, officials said. Fast-moving flames blazed through homes and businesses as residents fled smoke-filled canyons and picturesque neighborhoods that are home to many celebrities. Many of the towering fires that began Tuesday were fueled by powerful Santa Ana …

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

In pictures | Los Angeles wildfires and harrowing escapes
1 week ago

In pictures | Los Angeles wildfires and harrowing escapes

The Hindu  

Fierce wildfires are raging in the Los Angeles area, fuelled by powerful Santa Ana winds, sending residents fleeing from burning homes through flames, ferocious winds and towering clouds of smoke. A man walks past a fire-ravaged business area after the Eaton Fire swept through the place, on January 8, 2025 in Altadena, California. Flames are seen through a window of …

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

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

The Independent  

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

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

The Independent  

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‘Like an inferno’: Los Angeles wildfires kill 5, force thousands flee after ’major disaster’ — What we know so far
1 week ago

‘Like an inferno’: Los Angeles wildfires kill 5, force thousands flee after ’major disaster’ — What we know so far

Live Mint  

At least five people were killed, homes of Hollywood stars and celebrities were among those burnt, and around 100,000 people received notices to evacuate as wildfires in Los Angeles raged "out of control". Around 25 square miles were burnt down in Pacific Palisades, which is dotted with celebrity homes and was memorialised by the Beach Boys in their 1960s hit …

L.A. County lacked resources to hold back destructive wildfires. Here’s the latest
1 week ago

L.A. County lacked resources to hold back destructive wildfires. Here’s the latest

LA Times  

Here’s what you need to know to start your day. “Because of the ongoing fire, DWP crews also faced difficulty accessing its pump stations, which are used to move water up to the tanks.” Janisse Quiñones, chief executive and chief engineer of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, told The Times her department had “pushed the system to …

Death toll in Los Angeles wildfires rises to 10, officials report
1 week ago

Death toll in Los Angeles wildfires rises to 10, officials report

LA Times  

The confirmed death toll in the Los Angeles wildfires doubled Thursday night — from five fatalities to 10. The office of the Los Angeles County medical examiner announced it was investigating 10 fire-related deaths as of 9 p.m. Thursday. The Palisades fire victim was reported at the 15300 block of Friends Street, said Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell. California …

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

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

Salon  

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

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