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LA fires live: officials warn winds still ‘tremendous threat’ as nearly 90,000 people remain under evacuation orders
Firefighters expect a difficult and treacherous day amid dangerous winds as Red Flag weather warning is in place with winds of up to 70mph forecast. Private firefighting crews prompt furious ...The Guardian - 31m -
Biden urges Congress to ‘step up’ on California aid as LA warned of ‘explosive fire growth’ – as it happened
This blog is now closed. You can read our latest story here . Tell us about the financial consequences you are facing due to the California fires Weather forecasters are predicting that the ...The Guardian - 19h -
With the L.A. Fires Still Raging, Baby Care Brands Are Stepping Up to Help Parents in Need
Several startups have mobilized—and collaborated—to get necessary supplies into the hands of fire-impacted caregivers.Inc. - 1d -
National Weather Service issues most dire warning as winds pick up in fire-scarred LA region
Federal meteorologists have issued their most dire wildfire warning for Los Angeles and Ventura counties, as winds threaten to pick up in the early hours of Tuesday through Wednesday. Alerting ...The Hill - 1d -
Newsom concerned Trump will try to withhold California aid
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) raised concerns about the possibility of President-elect Trump withholding federal disaster aid to the state amid the ongoing wildfires in the greater Los Angeles ...The Hill - 1d -
California fires weather forecast: High winds could cause explosive fire growth
Higher humidity and lighter winds are forecast late in the week and into the weekend.ABC News - 1d -
LA fires a warning for major sports events, experts say
The devastating fires in Los Angeles come before the city hosts the Olympics and World Cup over the next few years.BBC News - 1d -
LA fires live updates: California death toll rises to 24 as Los Angeles fire chief says ready for strong winds
Eight of the dead found in Palisades fire zone and 16 in Eaton fire zone, medical examiner says, as forestry department warns of ‘critical fire weather’. Full story: stronger winds threaten ...The Guardian - 1d -
LA officials warn of price gouging as those displaced by fire seek housing
County sheriff says anyone who tries to scam the thousands of people looking for accommodations will be prosecuted. Wildfires live updates Los Angeles authorities are warning against scams and ...The Guardian - 1d -
Barrasso predicts 'strings attached to money' for California fire aid
Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) predicted Sunday “that there will be strings attached to money that is ultimately approved” for Los Angeles-area fire aid. “Do you expect, though, that ...The Hill - 2d -
The Dream of California Is Up in Smoke
Los Angeles seemed like paradise. Who could have imagined where it would lead?The New York Times - 2d -
How California residents are stepping up to help fire victims
As wildfires in the Los Angeles area continued to burn on Saturday, some people and businesses lent a helping hand to displaced residents. CBS News Los Angeles' Dillon Thomas reports.CBS News - 2d -
California communities step up to help fire victims
As fire victims in Southern California discover how much they've lost, communities are stepping up to help them. Elise Preston reports on the relief efforts.CBS News - 2d -
California fires live: governor doubles national guard in LA as firefighters arrive from Mexico and Canada – as it happened
Palisades and Eaton fires start coming under control as fierce winds ease but forecasters predict another red flag warning for Monday. This blog is now closed.. Full report evacuation orders ...The Guardian - 2d -
LA fire chief says city failed department amid ongoing Southern California wildfires
Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Chief Kristin Crowley said during an interview Friday that the city failed the department amid the ongoing wildfires in Southern California that have taken at ...The Hill - 3d -
Congress braces for California wildfire fallout
House lawmakers are bracing for what could be a contentious battle over emergency spending in the wake of the wildfires that are tearing through Southern California — an unprecedented disaster ...The Hill - 3d -
California fires weather forecast: Red flag warning to end Friday night
Strong Santa Ana winds are hitting fire-ravaged Los Angeles on Friday morning, but the winds will relax later in the day and the red flag warning will end Friday night.ABC News - 4d -
Biden says federal government to cover 100% of costs for initial LA fire recovery
President Joe Biden on Thursday announced the federal government would cover 100% of costs of the initial federal disaster response to the Los Angeles wildfires.ABC News - 4d -
California fires live updates: death toll likely to rise; Biden announces federal funding for fight against blazes
Robert Luna decries ‘unacceptable’ looting in fire-ravaged areas, while Palisades wildfire grows to nearly 20,000 acres. Full report: wildfires continue to rage in Los Angeles Visual ...The Guardian - 4d -
Biden gives update on Los Angeles fires raging in Southern California | Special Report
President Biden delivered remarks about the federal response to the Los Angeles wildfires on Thursday. He said he will send additional federal resources to battle wildfires ravaging Southern ...CBS News - 4d -
Biden says feds will cover 100% of fire response costs in California
"I told the governor and local officials, spare no expense," President Biden said, calling the damage "catastrophic."CBS News - 4d -
Biden says intentional power outages to prevent more fires led to California water shortages
President Biden said Thursday intentional power outages in the Los Angeles area that were administered in order to prevent more fires from starting were partially to blame for water shortages as ...The Hill - 5d -
Watch live: Biden to give remarks on California fires
President Biden will give brief remarks Thursday about the wildfires raging in the Los Angeles region that have killed at least five people, forced thousands to evacuate and caused irrevocable ...The Hill - 5d -
LA officials warn against looting amid fires, say 20 arrested so far
Los Angeles officials on Wednesday warned against looting amid deadly wildfires raging in the area. “In the midst of the emergency, we’ve all seen individuals who are targeting vulnerable ...The Hill - 5d -
California wildfire forecast: LA under critical fire risk with gusty winds forecast
High pressure is building from the north and that will help to tighten the pressure gradient over southern California, producing more gusty winds.ABC News - 5d -
California rep warns Los Angeles fires could be 'worst disaster in California's history'
California Rep. Ami Bera (D) said the fires raging across parts of Los Angeles could be the state’s worst disaster in history. Bera joined NewsNation’s "The Hill" on Wednesday to discuss the ...The Hill - 5d -
What's happening on the ground in California as crews battle fires in Los Angeles County
Intense wildfires are devastating Los Angeles County, killing at least five people and destroying over 1,000 structures. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports. Then, Gregg Champion tells "The Daily ...CBS News - 5d -
Satellite videos show explosive growth of California fires from space
Timelapse footage published by the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere shows how the Palisades and Eaton Fires ignited and rapidly grew over the last two days.CBS News - 5d -
Jeffries: Congress should extend aid to California if necessary
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said Wednesday that lawmakers are prepared to move quickly on emergency disaster relief if necessary for California as the state battles deadly ...The Hill - 6d -
Biden offers support in LA County amid 'astounding' fires
President Biden on Wednesday viewed the damage from wildfires in Southern California and pledged his administration’s support for state and local officials and first responders battling the blazes. ...The Hill - 6d -
Taxpayer Advocate urges Congress to preserve IRS funding for service, technology
The National Taxpayer Advocate has urged Congress to preserve IRS funding for taxpayer service and technology amid Republican scrutiny.CNBC - 6d -
Al Roker warns of 'explosively dangerous conditions' as California wildfires spread
NBC News' Al Roker takes a look at the latest forecast for California as wildfires spread in what could be "explosively dangerous conditions" in the coming hours.NBC News - 6d -
California Fires: Thousands Face Evacuation Across LA Area
Three fires prompted fire officials to issue a swath of evacuation orders and warnings for some of the city’s most heavily residential areas.The New York Times - 6d -
Destructive winds will lead to explosive fire growth in Southern California
The Palisades, Eaton and Hurst wildfires raging in Southern California will be fueled by peak winds of 100 mph, placing 19 million people at risk. NBC News meteorologist Angie Lassman has the ...NBC News - 6d -
It’s Time for Parents to Step Up in the Fight for Clean Air
Fossil fuel pollution is impacting the most vulnerable among us: children. Their future—and health—are at stake.Wired - Jan. 4 -
New details on Las Vegas Cybertruck explosion
Officials in Las Vegas, Nevada, provided updates on the investigation into a Tesla Cybertruck explosion at the Trump Towers. Authorities believe Matthew Alan Livelsberger, an active duty member of ...CBS News - Jan. 2 -
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Elon Musk comments on Las Vegas Cybertruck explosion
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is commenting on what he believes caused a Cybertruck to explode outside the Trump Towers in Las Vegas. This comes as more details emerge about the man who apparently rented the ...CBS News - Jan. 2
