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L.A. area wildfire cleanups complicated by toxic waste, debris
After weeks of devastation, the deadly southern California wildfires are nearly fully contained. However, dangerous conditions on the ground are complicating the cleanup efforts. CBS News ...CBS News - 1d -
Deaths from Los Angeles-area wildfires rise to 29
The number of deaths in the wildfires that destroyed entire communities in the Los Angeles area this month has risen to 29, the county medical examiner’s office said Monday.NBC News - 2d -
How could Trump target FEMA amid wildfire damage in L.A. area?
President Trump is traveling to natural disaster areas for his first official trip outside of Washington, D.C., since taking office earlier this week. CBS News White House reporter Willie James ...CBS News - 5d -
President Trump to tour part of L.A. area hit by wildfires
As firefighters continue to battle the L.A. area wildfires, including the Hughes Fire that has scorched more than 10,000 acres, President Trump is set to tour parts of the impacted area.CBS News - 6d -
A look at latest wildfire conditions in Los Angeles area as Hughes Fire grows
Thousands of people are under evacuation orders in southern California as strong winds fuel new wildfires in the Los Angeles area. The Hughes Fire has scorched more than 10,000 acres as of Thursday ...CBS News - 6d -
New wildfire, driven by high winds, forces evacuations in L.A. area
There are more evacuation warnings amid the Hughes Fire in Los Angeles County. More than 30,000 people have been told to flee the community of Castaic due to the fast-moving fire, which has ...CBS News - Jan. 23 -
L.A. area braces for more high winds and heightened wildfire risk
The Palisades and Eaton wildfires continue burning in the Los Angeles area as Southern California prepares for increased fire danger.CBS News - Jan. 20 -
Inside the unique challenges reporters faced while covering the Los Angeles area wildfires
It's the job of journalists to bring the story to their viewers and readers, no matter how unimaginable the task may be. CBS News Los Angeles reporter Joy Benedict reflects on the unique challenges ...CBS News - Jan. 18 -
As the Los Angeles Wildfires Continue, Restaurants Rise Up
Even as it faces economic setbacks of its own, the hospitality industry is stepping up to feed emergency workers and evacuees.The New York Times - Jan. 18 -
Los Angeles area crews make progress containing wildfires
Subsiding winds in the Los Angeles area have allowed fire crews to gain more control of the ongoing wildfires. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez has the latest.CBS News - Jan. 17 -
L.A. area winds weaken as wildfires burn
The Palisades and Eaton Fires have now burned nearly 40,000 acres. Weakening winds offer reprieve for fire crews as they continue to battle the deadly wildfires. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti has more.CBS News - Jan. 16 -
Jobless claims rise in latest week, in part due to California wildfires
Still, the labor market remains resilient.MarketWatch - Jan. 16 -
As Los Angeles-area wildfires rage, Trump homes in on a FEMA administrator
Kevin Guthrie, executive director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management, is at the top of Trump's list of potential FEMA nominees, three sources tell NBC News.NBC News - Jan. 14 -
Inside look at the aerial attack to battle Los Angeles area wildfires
More than 80 planes and helicopters are being used to battle the flames of the Los Angeles area wildfires from above. CBS News' Rob Marciano gives an inside look at the effort.CBS News - Jan. 14 -
Drinking water could be contaminated in L.A. County areas affected by wildfires, experts say
Los Angeles-area residents who already face warnings about their tap water could be without it for some time, experts told NBC News, owing to concerns about the damage done to local infrastructure ...NBC News - Jan. 14 -
California officials give update on wildfires, looting as area braces for more high winds
Authorities in California gave an update Monday on the wildfires that have scorched much of the Los Angeles area and the looting that has ensued in some places. More high winds are expected as ...CBS News - Jan. 13 -
California fires death toll rises as L.A. area braces for more winds
Fires across the Los Angeles area have killed at least 24 people, and the Palisades and Eaton wildfires are still burning in Southern California.CBS News - Jan. 13 -
Aerial footage reveals extensive damage as Los Angeles area wildfires rage on
CBS News' Maurice Dubois gets a firsthand aerial look at how once-sprawling California communities have been destroyed by the wildfires.CBS News - Jan. 13 -
Zelenskyy offers firefighting help from Ukraine for Los Angeles-area wildfires
In the wake of multiple wildfires that have torched tens of thousands of acres of Los Angeles County, local firefighters and first responders have received support from across the world.CBS News - Jan. 13 -
LA wildfires: death toll rises to 24 as winds threaten further destruction
More than 1,800 structures destroyed as Eaton and Palisades fires still less than 30% contained. Wildfires live updates Key takeaways The death toll from the Eaton and Palisades fires ...The Guardian - Jan. 13 -
Los Angeles area wildfire evacuees face price gouging
Forced to evacuate their homes amid perilous wildfires, Los Angeles residents now face price gouging while trying to find places to live.CBS News - Jan. 12 -
Death toll rises as Los Angeles wildfires continue to spread
More than a dozen people have died as a result of the still-spreading wildfires burning in Los Angeles.The Hill - Jan. 12 -
Death toll from southern California wildfires rises to 16
The death toll from the southern California wildfires reached 16, as of Saturday night, while the fires remained mostly uncontained and additional evacuation orders were underway. The Palisades ...The Hill - Jan. 12 -
Death toll rises from L.A. area wildfires, officials confirm
The death toll from the Los Angeles area wildfires rose to 16 on Saturday evening, the Los Angeles County coroner's office announced. CBS News Los Angeles' Mark Liu and Laurie Perez report.CBS News - Jan. 11 -
Los Angeles area evacuees share their stories amid devastating wildfires
The Los Angeles area wildfires have prompted over 100,000 mandatory evacuations since they began on Tuesday. Palisades Fire evacuees tell CBS News New York reporter Mahsa Saeidi about their ...CBS News - Jan. 11 -
A timeline of alerts and warnings for the Los Angeles area wildfires
Here's a look at the timeline of events for the weather alerts and warnings leading up to, and after, the deadly and devastating wildfires broke out in Southern California.CBS News - Jan. 11 -
Looting fears amid Los Angeles area wildfires
Police across Los Angeles say they're on high alert from looters after arresting 24 people inside evacuation areas. The National Guard has been brought in to bolster security, while some residents ...CBS News - Jan. 11 -
California wildfires highlight the fast pace of home building in fire-prone areas
“More people are building in fire-prone areas than ever before, and they are not building with fire resistance in mind, because it’s expensive,” one expert said.MarketWatch - Jan. 11 -
Death toll from California wildfires rises to 11
The death toll from the raging wildfires in Southern California has gone up to 11 people, according to a Friday update from the County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner (DME). Five ...The Hill - Jan. 11 -
Here's why you shouldn't fly drones over Southern California's wildfire-ravaged areas
If a drone is in the air, then all firefighting aerial operations shut down. That's just one of the many warnings officials hope people take to heart.ABC News - Jan. 10 -
Several schools destroyed in Los Angeles-area wildfires
The fires burning across Los Angeles County have thrown the school year into turmoil. At least a dozen schools have burned, impacting more than 5,000 students. Lilia Luciano reports.CBS News - Jan. 10 -
Small Business Administration aid for Los Angeles area wildfire victims
There may be some relief for business owners and others who may qualify for loans from the Small Business Administration. CBS News Los Angeles' Joy Benedict has more.CBS News - Jan. 10 -
California official bans insurance cancellations, nonrenewals in wildfire-affected areas
California's insurance commissioner issued a one-year moratorium on policy nonrenewals and cancellations in areas affected by devastating wildfires in and around Los Angeles. “I am using my ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
Questions mount over budget cuts made ahead of L.A.-area wildfires
Los Angeles city leaders are facing mounting questions over whether the city was prepared as the wildfires, including the Palisades Fire, broke out. L.A. Mayor Karen Bass is also facing criticism ...CBS News - Jan. 10 -
Fire official gives update as deadly wildfires rage through L.A. area
Los Angeles Fire Department public information officer Captain Adam Van Gerpen speaks to "CBS Mornings" about the latest in the fight to control the raging wildfires burning through the L.A. area.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
Actor Steve Guttenberg moves abandoned cars in areas impacted by Los Angeles wildfires
Actor Steve Guttenberg, who lives near Pacific Palisades, has been helping to evacuate residents and move cars to clear a path for firefighters. He said after an evacuation order was issued, many ...CBS News - Jan. 9 -
How historic weather conditions fueled the Los Angeles area wildfires
The wildfires in the Los Angeles area that were quickly fueled by intense Santa Ana winds are persisting. CBS News' Elise Preston has more from Malibu, and CBS News Sacramento meteorologist Tracy ...CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Officials give update on Los Angeles area wildfires that have killed at least 2 | Special Report
Authorities in Southern California gave an update Wednesday morning on the devastating wildfires burning around Los Angeles. Vladimir Duthiers anchored CBS News' special report.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
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 - Jan. 8 -
4th wildfire breaks out in Los Angeles area, Woodley Fire now burning in San Fernando Valley
A fourth wildfire has ignited in Southern California as extreme winds continue to fuel blazes around Los Angeles. The Woodley Fire is now burning in the San Fernando Valley. KCAL News assignment ...CBS News - Jan. 8