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California wildfire live updates: Los Angeles area on alert as high winds fan the flames
Fanned by strong winds, the wildfires have killed at least 24 people and swept through 40,000 acres in the Greater Los Angeles area.
New wildfires erupt in California as flames continue to rage across Los Angeles
Three new wildfires have started in southern California since Monday as dry conditions and destructive winds continued to create a high fire risk in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. At least 24 people have been killed in the disaster and dozens more are missing.
Los Angeles wildfires live updates: A final round of dangerous fire weather and dry conditions is in the forecast
Millions of Southern Californians were on edge as a final round of dangerous fire weather was forecast for the region on Wednesday, along with a rare warning of a “Particularly Dangerous Situation” for an area near where two massive blazes have killed at least 25 and destroyed thousands of homes.
Los Angeles wildfires: in pictures
The first sign of worry for many was thick smoke blowing down from the hills of the affluent Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles, which borders Santa Monica and the famous Malibu coast. LA residents are accustomed to wildfires but the Palisades fire spread rapidly out of control.
Video: LIVE: Los Angeles officials provide update on wildfire response
Los Angeles officials provide update on wildfire response Los Angeles officials discuss emergency and recovery efforts following the devastating wildfires. Firefighters braced for the return of dry, intense winds that could recharge two monstrous wildfires that have already killed at least 24 people,
California wildfires: Chaos in Los Angeles and Hollywood
Wildfires in California force evacuations in Los Angeles and Hollywood, impacting celebrities and productions.
Fires Continue to Burn in Los Angeles
As Los Angeles continues to burn the death is rising, the five still active fires leaving 24 dead and more than 12,000 structures destroyed.
Los Angeles wildfires: Firefighters face several more critical hours of Wednesday’s dangerous winds
The Eaton and Palisades fires are now the most destructive wildfires in Southern California history, according to Cal Fire.
Los Angeles wildfires: 'Life-threatening,' powerful winds bring elevated fire risk
Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley said Tuesday that “life-threatening and destructive and widespread winds” ...
Economists say Los Angeles fire to have limited national economic impact
Devastating fires are likely to put modest pressure on the US national economy in the near term but are unlikely to derail ...
How will Los Angeles rebuild when fire is ‘part of the landscape’?
For those who plan to rebuild, a natural question has emerged: What can be done differently to prevent the sort of ...
Los Angeles fire maps show updating view of where Palisades, Eaton and more fires are burning right now
Updating maps of Southern California show where wildfires, including the Palisades and Eaton fires, are burning across Los ...
Warnings of 'fast-moving fire' after Los Angeles gets brief wind reprieve: Updates
Officials are bracing for the return of fierce Santa Ana winds as they try to contain large blazes in the Los Angeles area.
Wind gusts, humidity may test firefighters battling Los Angeles blazes
The threat of powerful wind gusts, combined with bone-dry humidity, in Los Angeles on Wednesday could test firefighters who ...
Fire-scarred Los Angeles is under another rare warning as winds pick up
Millions in Los Angeles are on edge as winds pick up during a final round of dangerous fire weather forecast for Wednesday.
Update: Containment progress – Palisades Fire in Los Angeles County at 18%
Palisades Fire initially started 10:30 a.m. Jan. 7 in Los Angeles County. It has burned 23,713 acres after being active for a ...
Pacific Palisades residents sue Los Angeles department of water and power
A group of Pacific Palisades residents and businesses impacted by the Palisades Fire has filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles ...