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California fires live: LA issues new evacuation order as thickening smoke prompts ‘health emergency’
Palisades and Eaton fires start coming under control as fierce winds ease but forecasters predict another red flag warning for Monday. After the fire, the insurance battles: new ordeals to ...The Guardian - 10m -
California fires prompt acts of generosity among residents
Despite the catastrophic damage, all-encompassing stress and unhealthy air quality, many neighbors have stepped up to assist one another.ABC News - 12h -
How Wildfire Smoke Affects Your Health—and How You Can Protect Yourself
Exposure to smoke is dangerous regardless of your health status, so follow these steps to limit the risk.Wired - 1d -
The Los Angeles Fires Will Put California’s New Insurance Rules to the Test
The state’s insurance industry was reformed in late 2024 to promote coverage in disaster-prone areas. Tens of billions in fire damage will stress-test the new regime.Wired - 1d -
California wildfires live updates: Los Angeles death toll rises to 11 as governor orders water investigation
Officials say five people killed in Palisades fire and six in Eaton fire, while LA fire chief criticizes city officials over hydrants than ran dry. After the fire, the insurance battles: new ...The Guardian - 9h -
4 injured in emergency evacuation of plane after aborted Atlanta takeoff
Four passengers were injured while deboarding a Delta Airlines flight in Atlanta after an aborted takeoff, according to a Friday statement from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). “The crew ...The Hill - 17h -
Fire evacuation alert sent to millions in error
As many as 10 million residents of LA county may have received the text message warning them to get ready to flee.BBC News - 19h -
Another fire roars to life in Los Angeles, triggering new evacuations
As crews try to contain the massive wildfires in southern California, a new one has popped up, triggering more evacuations. It comes as the death toll continues to climb. NBC’s Tom Llamas reports ...NBC News - 1d -
LIVE: LA area's 2 biggest blazes burn at least 10,000 structures; New fire ignites
The level of devastation is jarring even in a state that has grown used to massive wildfires.The Hill - 1d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
Hollywood Hills fire evacuation order to be lifted after blaze contained
Subsiding winds and new resources bring first hope that authorities in Los Angeles can bring disaster under controlFinancial Times - 1d -
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 - 2d -
California official on evacuation orders as Sunset Fire burns in Hollywood Hills
L.A. City Councilmember Nithya Raman told CBS News Los Angeles the latest updates on the Sunset Fire burning in the Hollywood Hills on Wednesday evening. She urged anyone in the evacuation order ...CBS News - 2d -
State of emergency declared due to devastating California wildfires
Los Angeles remains in a state of emergency due to the deadly wildfires spreading across the county. CBS News correspondent Elisa Preston reports on the ground in Malibu.CBS News - 2d -
Alito confirms call with Trump, says emergency order not discussed
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito on Wednesday confirmed a call with President-elect Trump, and he said they did not discuss an emergency application from Trump to block his upcoming sentencing in ...The Hill - 2d -
WATCH: Southern California brush fire fills sky with smoke
Multiple fast-moving brush fires erupted Tuesday in Los Angeles as dangerous wind conditions and unseasonably dry, warm weather swept Southern California.ABC News - 2d -
How bad is the California wildfire smoke for health?
Tens of thousands of people are evacuating Los Angeles as wildfires blaze across the region, emitting dangerous smoke. Here's how it impacts health.CBS News - 2d -
Latest news on deadly California fires fueled by hurricane-force winds
Four fires continue to blaze in Los Angeles County and two deaths have been confirmed. Thousands of California residents have been evacuated as hurricane-force winds fan embers that are fueling the ...CBS News - 2d -
Harris's California neighborhood ordered to evacuate as wildfires blaze through area
Vice President Harris's neighborhood in Los Angeles was ordered to evacuate Tuesday night as wildfires blazed through the area, her spokesperson said Wednesday. "Last night, the Vice President's ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump ‘considering national economic emergency declaration’ to allow new tariffs; UK 10-year borrowing costs highest since 2008 – business live
Bond selloff drives yield on 10-year UK bonds to highest since 2008 financial crisis. Rise in UK borrowing costs could push Reeves to new public spending cuts Two UK investment trusts have ...The Guardian - 2d -
LA fires: Health tips for residents who are escaping the flames
Masks and goggles are essential protection, says ABC News medical correspondent.ABC News - 2d -
Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni's lawyers issue new statements amid legal battle
Lawyers for Blake Lively have issued a new statement in support of the actress amid her ongoing legal battle with Justin Baldoni.ABC News - 2d -
Strong winds fuel Eaton Fire in California, forcing evacuations
In Pasadena, California, the Eaton Fire prompted mandatory evacuations. It was the second brush fire that exploded on Tuesday, fueled by strong winds.CBS News - 2d -
Thousands ordered to evacuate as wildfires burn around Los Angeles
The Los Angeles County Fire Department has warned more than 10,000 homes are at risk as strong winds fuel devastating wildfires in Southern California. CBS News correspondents Danya Bacchus and ...CBS News - 3d -
LA official on California wildfires: This is a public safety emergency
Los Angeles councilmember, Traci Park, who represents one of the areas under siege from the intense wildfires, joins TODAY to share an update and break down what people should know about the ...NBC News - 3d -
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 - 3d -
FirstFT: California declares state of emergency as wildfires rage
Also in today’s newsletter, Facebook ends third-party fact-checking, and analysts turn on Citi’s chief executiveFinancial Times - 3d -
Gov. Gavin Newsom declares state of emergency as destructive Southern California fires rage
Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency for the Pacific Palisades after a massive wildfire erupted on Tuesday, quickly growing to engulf more than 2,900 acres and forcing tens of ...CBS News - 3d -
Watch: Smoke billows over LA as houses engulfed in fire
The blaze has been fuelled by fierce winds that are expected to reach up to 100mph (160km/h).BBC News - 3d -
Nursing home in Pasadena evacuated as thick smoke from wildfire approaches
Residents at the Pasadena Park Healthcare & Wellness Center in Pasadena, California, are being evacuated as the Eaton Fire grows nearby. KNBC's Macy Jenkins reports.NBC News - 3d -
'Run for your lives!' LA residents abandon cars to flee fire on foot
Evacuees describe apocalyptic scenes as a brush fire exploded into a raging inferno within hours.BBC News - 3d -
‘We were choking on the smoke’: Witness shares scene as he evacuated from Eaton Fire
Connor Benavides lives near the Eaton Fire in Altadena, California, and describes the moment he evacuated ahead of the fast-moving wildfire that has burned more than 200 acres. KNBC reports.NBC News - 3d -
Los Angeles Fires Force Thousands to Evacuate
Also, Trump suggested expanding the U.S. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.The New York Times - 3d -
Evacuations ordered as fast-moving Pacific Palisades blaze erupts in Southern California
Residents are being told to “evacuate now” due to a rapidly spreading wildfire in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles.The Hill - 3d -
Watch live: Biden speaks after designating new monuments in California
President Biden, with just under two weeks left in office, will give remarks in California Tuesday afternoon. His speech comes after he announced the creation of two new monuments: Chuckwalla ...The Hill - 3d -
Dangerous winter storm prompts rare snow emergency in DC
A massive winter storm unleashed mayhem on the roads in the Midwest with dangerous snow and ice in states including Missouri and Kansas. Now blizzard conditions are threatening the East Coast. ...NBC News - 5d -
Shipowners’ record order book for container vessels prompts downturn warnings
Total capacity of ships on order overtakes pandemic levels despite uncertain outlook for global tradeFinancial Times - 5d -
Motive in Las Vegas Cybertruck Explosion Is Still Unclear as New Details Emerge
Officials said they used data from Tesla charging stations to chart the driver’s dayslong journey from Colorado to the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas.The New York Times - Jan. 3