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What does it mean to 'contain' a wildfire?
Deadly wildfires continue to ravage the Los Angeles area as firefighters battle windy conditions to contain the blazes. But what does it mean to “contain” a wildfire?NBC News - 1d -
California firefighters racing to gain control of blazes before expected high winds pick up again
More high winds are in the forecast for Southern California where the death toll from recent wildfires has reached at least 24. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston has a report from the ground and ...CBS News - 1d -
‘Will Pay Any Amount’: Private Firefighters Are in Demand in L.A.
Hiring a private fire crew costs thousands of dollars a day, and most work through government contracts or with insurance companies. Some wealthy property owners are calling them in directly.The New York Times - 1d -
Incarcerated firefighters join California wildfire battle efforts
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation has deployed 931 incarcerated firefighters and 114 support staff through its Fire Camp Program.The Hill - 1d -
CA firefighters face impersonators, staffing shortages, low pay
LA County Sheriff Robert Luna said he encountered a man dressed as a firefighter burglarizing a home.The Hill - 1d -
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 - 1d -
Firefighters race to contain LA wildfires before winds pick up again
Firefighters battling the out-of-control wildfires in Los Angeles County made some progress amid calmer winds over the weekend. However, the winds are expected to pick back up over the next few ...NBC News - 1d -
L.A.’s Private Firefighters, and U.S. Childhood Vaccination Rates Fall
Plus, remembering a civil rights Freedom Rider.The New York Times - 1d -
Canada deploying 60 firefighters to help with California blazes
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Sunday he was deploying 60 firefighters to California to help with the wildfires. In a post on the social platform X, Trudeau said Canada was ...The Hill - 1d -
Crews make some progress in containing massive Los Angeles fires
Fire crews made some progress on Sunday in containing the Eaton and Palisades fires in Los Angeles. But winds are expected to pick up, once again raising the fire danger in the region already ...NBC News - 1d -
FBI investigating Los Angeles firefighting aircraft damaged by drone
An investigation is underway into an unauthorized drone that hit a firefighting aircraft while it battled raging wildfires in Los Angeles last week.CBS News - 2d -
China is winning the race for green supremacy
The west needs to co-operate, cautiously, with Beijing in the renewable energy tradeFinancial Times - 2d -
Firefighters desperately battle to contain monster inferno
The Palisades blaze is threatening Brentwood, one of the most affluent enclaves of America's second-biggest city.BBC News - 2d -
Watch: Key moments of the LA fires and the struggle to contain them
Multiple fires are still burning in LA, as authorities warn fierce winds threaten more destruction.BBC News - 3d -
Inside the disaster zone with Los Angeles County firefighters
Rob Marciano spent Friday embedded with Los Angeles County Fire Department crews as they went through the disaster zone of the Palisades Fire, extinguishing flare-ups.CBS News - 3d -
The Weather Won’t Give Southern California’s Firefighters a Break
The dry, windy conditions that help the fires spread are poised to persist.The New York Times - 4d -
FAA: Firefighting aircraft damaged by drone over Palisades Fire
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported that an aircraft was damaged by a drone Thursday while fighting the deadly Palisades fire in Los Angeles. “Fire officials informed the FAA that a ...The Hill - 4d -
Winds set to continue Friday as firefighters battle five LA wildfires
NBC News' Angie Lassman discusses the latest weather conditions in Los Angeles as five wildfires continue to scorch the area.NBC News - 4d -
California wildfires can take heavy mental health toll on residents, firefighters
As wildfires continue to spread across southern California, experts are warning they could impact the mental health of residents and first responders.ABC News - 4d -
Earle-Sears locked in tight race with Democratic rivals in Virginia governor's race
Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears (R ) is locked in a tight race with her potential Democratic rivals in the state’s upcoming governor’s race, according to a new poll released on Friday. ...The Hill - 4d -
At least 10 dead in L.A. wildfires as strengthened winds complicate firefighting efforts
180,000 evacuation orders have been prompted by 5 blazes across the county, with the largest fire only 6% contained.NBC News - 4d -
WATCH: Palisades Fire still not contained, but some families are beginning to return home
About 180,000 people evacuated this week as multiple fires burned 45 square miles; however, some residents affected by the Palisades Fire went against advisories and began to return home on Thursday.ABC News - 4d -
Firefighting aircraft hit by drone
A Canadian Super Scooper plane was hit by a drone while flying over the Palisades Fire. The plane is expected to fly again, but as KNBC's David Biggar reports, the FAA is investigating as flying ...NBC News - 4d -
‘Completely Dry’: How Los Angeles Firefighters Ran Out of Water
As wildfires roar into residential neighborhoods, firefighters in California and elsewhere are finding that water systems can’t keep up with the demand.The New York Times - 4d -
A look at the makeshift command center for L.A. firefighters
As firefighters battle the Palisades Fire, hundreds of people are supporting them at a command center that was built in less than 24 hours. From lodging to laundry to logistics, this small city has ...CBS News - 4d -
What are the unprecedented conditions facing firefighters in LA?
Fire crews are facing dire challenges, hurdles that have intensified the fires and are complicating the response. LA fires live updates: California wildfires latest news As multiple fires rage ...The Guardian - 4d -
Lack of water frustrates firefighters on the front lines
As homes continued to burn in the Pacific Palisades area, firefighters were frustrated by lack of water pressure. A fire captain said some homes could have been saved if more water were available. ...NBC News - 4d -
Firefighters Rushed to Control Blazes Surrounding L.A.
Also, Jimmy Carter was remembered as a humanitarian and public servant. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.The New York Times - 5d -
How contained are the Los Angeles fires, including the Palisades fire?
Here's the latest on containment for the fires burning across Southern California as firefighters work to get the blazes under control.CBS News - 5d -
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 - 5d -
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 - 5d -
Watch: The scene across LA as firefighters attempt to contain blazes
The latest blaze, Sunset Fire, is threatening homes and landmarks as Hollywood is evacuated.BBC News - 5d -
‘Essential’: nearly 800 incarcerated firefighters deployed as LA battles wildfires
The firefighters earn $5.80-$10.24 per day plus $1 an hour when responding to active emergencies, according to CDCR. LA fires live updates: California wildfires latest news Californians: have ...The Guardian - 5d -
The race to claim the Moon’s airwaves
Increased share of commercial radio spectrum filings shows bet on future lunar economy, FT research findsFinancial Times - 5d -
Los Angeles wildfires kill five and trigger exodus as firefighters battle blazes
Los Angeles was in the midst of real-life Hollywood disaster Wednesday as out-of-control wildfires forced thousands of people to flee their homes and businesses.NBC News - 6d -
L.A. officials report civilian fatalities and '0% containment' for wildfires
Los Angeles officials gave an update on the wildfires in California, reporting that there are multiple injuries and two reported fatalities from the Eaton Fire as it grows with "0% containment."NBC News - 6d -
LAFD firefighter and multiple civilians injured, official says
A Los Angeles Fire Department firefighter was injured and taken to the hospital for a serious head injury, according to LAFD official Margaret Stewart. There have also been multiple civilian burn ...NBC News - 6d -
North Korea says new hypersonic missile will 'contain' rivals
Pyongyang fired a missile for the first time in two months, while Antony Blinken was in Seoul.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
'Beat Liverpool and Forest are in the title race'
When Nottingham Forest face Liverpool at the City Ground next week it will be a top-of-the-table match that barely anyone could have predicted back in August.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
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 - Jan. 6