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Palisades Fire devastates communities amid call for additional help to contain wildfires
The Palisades Fire has devoured everything in its path, including some of the most exclusive and pricey neighborhoods in the U.S. It is now considered the most destructive fire in Los Angeles ...CBS News - 6d -
Wind conditions help slow the spread of Sunset Fire
The Sunset Fire broke out on Wednesday in Runyon Canyon Park. Visible flames from nearby iconic locations like the Hollywood Bowl, Dolby Theatre and Magic Castle all led them to close for the ...CBS News - 6d -
First death confirmed from L.A.'s catastrophic Palisades fire
The Palisades blaze has become the city's most destructive in history. Strong winds and conditions are expected to worsen tonight.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
Timelapse captures intensity of roaring fire in Palisades
A glimpse of just 90 minutes in the luxury LA neighbourhood ravaged by wildfires.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
Fire crews making progress against Sunset Fire in Hollywood Hills
KNBC's Conan Nolan describes the scene near the Sunset Fire in Los Angeles that is threatening homes. Fire crews have been using helicopters to fight the blaze as winds have lessened in the area.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
L.A. fire official on new Hollywood Hills blaze
Los Angeles Fire Department spokesperson Margaret Stewart called the fire burning in the Hollywood Hills "very dangerous and explosive." She describes the mandatory evacuation zones and ongoing ...CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Fire hydrants ran dry due extreme demand in Pacific Palisades, officials say
Three large water tanks in the Pacific Palisades area ran out by early Wednesday morning, officials said, reducing water pressure for fire hydrants at higher elevations.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
The dangerous combination fueling the L.A. fires: Exceptional dryness and strong winds
Prolonged drought, an exceptionally dry winter and powerful Santa Ana winds set up a dangerous triple whammy of extreme conditions that have fueled several out-of-control wildfires in the Los ...NBC News - Jan. 9 -
Water tanks went dry in Pacific Palisades, hampering efforts to fight fire
Demand for water to fight the Palisades Fire led all three of the area's water tanks and some fire hydrants to temporarily dry up in the last roughly 24 hours.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
Palisades Fire threatens historic Los Angeles landmarks
The Palisades Fire which has burned thousands of acres in Los Angeles has threatened several landmarks which many Americans have come to know from television and in movies. Tom Hanson reports.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Los Angeles fire official on the challenges crews are facing
Los Angeles Fire Capt. Erik Scott spoke to "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell Wednesday about how firefighters are faring in their battle against multiple wind-driven ...CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Families flee Palisades Fire with prized possessions and minutes to spare
With wildfires that exploded quickly and rapidly approached their homes, some California residents had only a few minutes to choose what possesions to save.NBC News - Jan. 8 -
Oscar nominations delayed, voting extended due to L.A. fires
In a letter to members Wednesday, film academy Chief Executive Bill Kramer announced the postponement and offered condolences to those affected.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 8 -
Moment friends abandon house as Palisades fire closes in
The blaze has been declared the most destructive in the city's history with more than 1,000 structures destroyed.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
Power lines fell as Palisades Fire raged in California
The Palisades Fire, which is spreading into Malibu, downed power lines and charred homes as residents tried to evacuate. CBS News Los Angeles' Michele Gile reportsCBS News - Jan. 8 -
Eames House, arboretum and other L.A. cultural gems threatened by fire: status updates
The latest updates from the L.A. County Arboretum, Villa Aurora and more as wildfires continue to damage or threaten cultural institutions across a vast expanse of Southern California.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 8 -
Grounds of historic Villa de Leon caught in blaze amid Palisades Fire
Video captured the grounds of the Villa de Leon on fire. The historic mansion has been featured in many high-profile music videos and commercials. The mansion is located near the Getty Villa, an ...NBC News - Jan. 8 -
Images show Palisades Fire, other blazes ravaging Los Angeles area
Striking images from Los Angeles County show the early extent of damage caused by the Palisades Fire and other wildfires.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Maps show where fires are burning right now in L.A. area
Updating maps of Southern California show where wildfires, like the Palisades Fire and Eaton Fires, are burning across Los Angeles.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
New images of Pacific Palisades fire destruction
CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti says he is overwhelmed by the massive destruction in the area of the Pacific Palisades. Vigliotti is getting his first look at the downtown area where many structures ...CBS News - Jan. 8 -
We Are Not Prepared for Fires Like This
A decade ago, this kind of disaster seemed unthinkably rare.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
How a man evacuated his kids, businesses before the Palisades Fire spread
Gregg Champion, a business owner and resident in the Pacific Palisades area, says he helped evacuate his children from their schools and clients from his addiction recovery centers before flames ...CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Four fires grow, forcing more than 80,000 evacuations around L.A.
A fire in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles has forced some residents to evacuate amid "life-threatening and destructive" winds.NBC News - Jan. 8 -
California beach paradise turns into inferno as Palisades Fire spreads
The Palisades Fire has exploded in size and is burning entire communities to the ground. At least 30,000 residents evacuated in the affluent community of Pacific Palisades. CBS News Los Angeles' ...CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Uncontained Fire Threatens Pacific Palisades Homes and Businesses
The blaze tearing through the posh neighborhood nestled above the Pacific Ocean has already consumed over 10 percent of area, and remains out of control.Inc. - Jan. 8 -
Universal Studios Hollywood, longtime Malibu restaurants and other L.A.-area business affected by the fires
Universal Studios Hollywood theme park and CityWalk will be closed Wednesday due to the fires and extreme wind conditions.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 8 -
Pacific Palisades fire, other blazes burn in California as residents flee
A massive wildfire burning in Los Angeles has forced tens of thousands of people to evacuate. Other wind-driven blazes were spreading in the region.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
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 - Jan. 8 -
LA residents flee as fire engulfs wealthy Palisades enclave
Authorities order evacuations in coastal neighbourhood as strong winds fan flamesFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
What Are the Santa Ana Winds That Are Helping to Fuel the Palisades Fire?
The winds are common in California in the colder months, but they can sometimes help spread dangerous wildfires.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Los Angeles fires latest: 30,000 evacuate as Pacific Palisades fire spreads
The City of Los Angeles declared a state of emergency over the massive fire, which spanned nearly 3,000 acres as of Tuesday evening.ABC News - Jan. 7 -
30,000 residents flee as Palisades Fire grows
Resident Nicolas Libonati said he saw a lot of abandoned cars on the road, and people running toward the coast. "It was kind of a surreal scene," he said.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
On-the-ground look at the Palisades Fire burning in southern California
Southern California is facing a life-threatening windstorm as a brush fire in the Pacific Palisades region of Los Angeles burns hundreds of acres. Thousands have evacuated amid the fast-moving ...CBS News - Jan. 7 -
'Unstoppable' and 'Wolf Man' premieres canceled amid Pacific Palisades fire, severe winds
The L.A. premieres for 'Unstoppable' and 'Wolf Man' were canceled Tuesday due to concerns over severe winds and the growing fire in Pacific Palisades.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 8 -
Parts of Los Angeles under evacuation as Palisades fire picks up due to high winds
LOS ANGELES — Two fires have ignited in the Los Angeles area Tuesday, including one dubbed the Palisades fire that exploded to more than 1,200 acres and has forced evacuations, as the area expects ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Patriots fire Mayo as Kraft makes swift decision about team's future
Patriots owner Robert Kraft wasted no time charting a course for the future by firing head coach Jerod Mayo an hour after the team's Week 18 win.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5 -
From Trump tariffs to AI: the big economic questions facing governments in 2025
The main issues confronting policymakers around the world seem particularly portentous this new year. January is always a time for new beginnings and fresh thinking. But with Donald Trump heading ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
Questions raised by Biden comments about New Orleans attacker
President Biden said Wednesday that the New Orleans truck attacker had posted videos online that showed ties to ISIS, but so far those videos haven't surfaced publicly. CBS News congressional ...CBS News - Jan. 2 -
Targeting no-call at Peach Bowl raises more questions about disputed rule
The Peach Bowl referee declined to call a targeting penalty late in the fourth quarter for a helmet-to-helmet hit by Texas safety Michael Taaffe that could’ve given Arizona State a chance to kick a ...ABC News - Jan. 1 -
Republicans raising questions about Johnson's reelection as House speaker
Republican Rep. Chip Roy said Tuesday that he doesn’t think House Speaker Mike Johnson has the necessary votes to remain speaker in Friday's leadership election.ABC News - Dec. 31
