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California's Palisades and Eaton fires are fully contained as recovery continues
After nearly a month, the two biggest wildfires in Los Angeles County are 100% contained. Kenny Choi reports on what the recovery efforts look like now.CBS News - 4d -
Microplastics in placentas linked to premature births, study suggests
Tiny plastic pollution more than 50% higher in placentas from preterm births than in those from full-term births. A study has found microplastic and nanoplastic pollution to be significantly higher ...The Guardian - Jan. 30 -
Power line had increase in current on day of Eaton Fire, California utility says
High-voltage power lines saw a temporary surge in electrical current in the area where the deadly Eaton Fire is believed to have started, Southern California Edison said.NBC News - Jan. 28 -
Lawsuit claims utility company's equipment sparked Eaton Fire
Altadena resident Evangeline Iglesias is suing Southern California Edison, alleging the utility company failed to shut off the power in time despite weather warnings about hurricane force winds. ...CBS News - Jan. 28 -
New video may shed light on what sparked Eaton Fire in Altadena
New video, captured by a gas station surveillance camera, may shed light on what caused the deadly Eaton Fire in Altadena, California. A law firm claims the footage shows electrical arcs and sparks ...NBC News - Jan. 28 -
Start of Eaton Fire Focus Attention on Southern California Edison
Investigators are still trying to determine what started a fire that raged through Altadena, Calif. A new video appears to show sparking on a power line near the origin of the blaze.The New York Times - Jan. 26 -
From fires to flood watches: Winter storm expected to bring rain, snow to Southern California
California's deadly wildfires could come to an end in the coming days when a weekend storm douses historically dry terrain, but the storm will come with the potential for a different problem: flash ...NBC News - Jan. 25 -
Rain Forecast for Southern California Could Bring Mudslide Risk Amid Fires
Cooler, wet weather is forecast to bring moisture to the parched landscape and reduce the fire threat. But heavy rainfall could also trigger flash floods in burn scars.The New York Times - Jan. 24 -
Massive effort knocks down latest big Southern California fire
Santa Ana winds helped ignite more brush fires in Southern California, but firefighters were able to largely control the large Hughes fire that exploded and forced thousands of evacuations. Rain ...NBC News - Jan. 23 -
Strong winds fan new Southern California fires
High winds are aiding the Hughes Fire in Southern California, which has now covered more than 10,000 acres. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez reports, and meteorologist Grant Gilmore has more on the ...CBS News - Jan. 23 -
Latest weather forecast as 2 new fires rage in Southern California
Firefighters are working to mitigate the Hughes Fire and the Sepulveda Fire as windy conditions continue to threaten Southern California. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez reports, and meteorologist ...CBS News - Jan. 23 -
How 2 new fires exploded in Southern California
The Hughes Fire and the Sepulveda Fire quickly alarmed Los Angeles-area residents who rushed to evacuate as Southern California continues to deal with the wildfires from early January. CBS News' ...CBS News - Jan. 23 -
Hughes Fire Burns 10,000 Acres as Dangerous Conditions Persist in Southern California
The blaze temporarily closed parts of Interstate 5 and prompted evacuation orders and warnings for more than 50,000 people. Red flag fire warnings were in effect for the region.The New York Times - Jan. 23 -
Hughes Fire burning more than 5,000 acres in Southern California
The Hughes Fire has erupted in Southern California and has already spread across more than 5,000 acres. the CBS News Los Angeles team is reporting on the new mandatory evacuation orders.CBS News - Jan. 22 -
Windy conditions spark new brush fires in Southern California
NBC News' Dana Griffin reports on the Hughes Fire and the red flag warnings that have been extended in Southern California.NBC News - Jan. 22 -
Southern California braces for vicious winds as new fires break out in region
Forecasters warn gusty conditions will return on Wednesday, marking end of break in fire-risk conditions. Southern California was bracing for more dangerous winds on Tuesday as new wildfires broke ...The Guardian - Jan. 22 -
Dangerous winds threaten Southern California as crews battle fires
Two new wildfires burned in San Diego County on Tuesday as dangerous winds returned to the region. Crews were able to contain one of the fires. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston has more.CBS News - Jan. 21 -
Powerful Santa Ana Winds Expected to Elevate Fire Risk in Southern California
Meteorologists said there was a chance the winds would be as severe as those that fueled the Palisades and Eaton fires, but that different locations would likely be affected.The New York Times - Jan. 19 -
How Wildfires Came for Southern California
Many Californians thought wildfires couldn’t reach deep into their cities. But the Los Angeles fires showed how older homes became fuel that fed the fires.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
LeBron acknowledges fires have taken mental toll
LeBron James on Wednesday addressed the toll taken by the Southern California wildfires and the hope the Lakers want to provide, and found connection with a young fan during a win over the Heat.ESPN - Jan. 16 -
Here are the famed movie and TV locations destroyed in the Southern California fires
The Palisades and Eaton fires destroyed or damaged several locations that have been used to make movies and TV shows.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 16 -
Electrical tower a focus as Eaton Fire's potential origin after video clues emerge
When the first flashes of fire and billows of smoke grabbed the attention of people living in the foothills of Eaton Canyon in Los Angeles County, residents recorded videos of the same cluster of ...NBC News - Jan. 15 -
Officials trying to determine cause of Southern California fires
As dangerous conditions persist, investigators are focused on finding out what caused the Palisades Fire to erupt in Southern California. Officials are probing whether embers from another fire that ...CBS News - Jan. 13 -
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 - Jan. 11 -
FDA finds little handwashing, dirty equipment at McDonald's supplier linked to outbreak
More than a hundred E. coli cases were linked to contaminated onions produced by Taylor Farms used in McDonald's burgers.CBS News - Jan. 10 -
Death toll grows in Southern California as fires continue to rage
At least 10 fatalities have been confirmed as several fires continue to rage in the Los Angeles area. Winds appear to be slowing down, but the weather forecast may change in the following days. CBS ...CBS News - Jan. 10 -
Southern California Edison asked to preserve evidence related to LA wildfires
The Eaton Fire began in Southern California Edison's service area on Tuesday afternoon, according to a statement from parent company Edison International.CNBC - Jan. 10 -
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 - Jan. 9 -
At least 5 people killed in California's Eaton Fire
The Eaton Fire, which is burning in and around Pasadena, California, has killed at least five people, officials say. Firefighters are working around the clock to battle the fire, which has been ...CBS News - Jan. 9 -
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 - Jan. 8 -
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 - Jan. 8 -
Eaton Fire turns deadly as wildfires spread in California
Officials say at least two people died in the Eaton Fire and they expect the number of deaths to grow as firefighters battle at least five blazes in California. Structures continue to burn as those ...CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Wildfires in Southern California
Plus, we explain why Facebook is getting rid of fact-checking.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
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 - Jan. 8 -
'This is like a movie scene': California's Eaton fire burns multiple homes
KNBC reporter Michelle Valles walks through an Altadena, Calif., neighborhood as homes ignited by the Eaton Fire burn around her. The fire double in size overnight, consuming thousands of acres and ...NBC News - Jan. 8 -
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 - Jan. 8 -
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 - Jan. 8 -
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