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The LA wildfires are 'worst-case scenario' for California residents

California homeowners shared video clips of the damaging flames plowing through the Pacific Palisades area as a fire continues to blaze since its start on Tuesday.

ABC News - Jan. 8

California’s Wildfires Show No Signs of Slowing Down

As hurricane-force winds fan the most destructive wildfires in California history across bone-dry foothills, communities face the dual threat of natural forces and a warming world.

Wired - Jan. 8

Los Angeles wildfires disrupt television, entertainment industry

Jimmy Kimmel Live and other TV productions went dark Wednesday as fires spread. It's unclear when they'll resume.

CBS News - Jan. 8

How to help victims of LA wildfires

The Red Cross Cross and Salvation Army are already mobilizing to help victims.

The Hill - Jan. 8

Wildfire turns scenes of L.A. into a nightmare of burning homes and fleeing residents

At least two people are dead, hundreds of buildings have burned and tens of thousands of Southern Californians remain under evacuation orders after fast-moving wildfires exploded in the Los Angeles ...

NBC News - Jan. 8

Pentagon sending assets to California to battle wildfires

The Defense Department is sending additional assets to California to assist with the massive wildfire spreading across Los Angeles and the southern part of the state. Pentagon deputy press ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

Kings' home game vs. Flames postponed due to wildfires in Los Angeles

The Kings have announced that their home game against the Calgary Flames scheduled for Wednesday night would be postponed due to the wildfires in Los Angeles.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8

Biden briefed on California wildfires as blazes grow

Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley and other officials updated President Biden on the catastrophic wildfires spreading in Los Angeles County. CBS News chief White House correspondent ...

CBS News - Jan. 8

Biden: Impact from California wildfires is 'astounding'

President Biden spoke after receiving a briefing from officials in California about the spreading wildfires. Biden pledged federal support for those impacted, mentioned that his sons' home may have ...

NBC News - Jan. 8

California lawmakers monitoring LA wildfires: 'Concerned and heartbroken’

California lawmakers are offering their comfort to families shaken by ravaging wildfires in Los Angeles County that have forced thousands to evacuate after flames emerged on Tuesday morning. “We ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

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 - Jan. 8

What we know about the wildfires in California

The Palisades Fire, the Eaton Fire, the Hurst Fire and the Woodley Fire are raging in Los Angeles County and thousands of California residents were forced to evacuate. Ryan Hill, a general manager ...

CBS News - Jan. 8

Trump blames Newsom for deadly California wildfires

President-elect Donald Trump is blaming California Gov. Gavin Newsom for the wildfires that are spreading in parts of Los Angeles County. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.

CBS 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

Los Angeles fire official on multiple wildfires burning

Capt. Sheila Kelliher of the Los Angeles County Fire Department joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the latest in battling multiple wildfires in the area.

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

2 dead, multiple 'significant injuries' in LA wildfires

Two people are dead and several other individuals have suffered from “significant injuries” due to the Eaton Fire spreading in Los Angeles County, according to authorities. L.A. County Fire Chief ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

Latest weather forecast as massive California wildfires spread

The strong winds fueling the wildfires in Los Angeles County spread quickly and led to thousands of evacuations. CBS News Los Angeles teams break down how the fires took over, and CBS News Bay Area ...

CBS News - Jan. 8

Trump blames Newsom for California's raging wildfires

President-elect Trump blamed California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) for the massive wildfires that are blazing through the Los Angeles area, arguing he should have signed a declaration to pump more water ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

Redick says family evacuated due to L.A. wildfires

Lakers coach JJ Redick called attention to the wildfires in the Pacific Palisades, saying his family was among those forced to evacuate.

ESPN - Jan. 8

Wildfires in Southern California

Plus, we explain why Facebook is getting rid of fact-checking.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

What led to the wildfire that is engulfing the Pacific Palisades?

The Palisades Fire has forced thousands of people to evacuate from the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles and has caused catastrophic damage. NBC News’ Jacob Soboroff, born and raised in ...

NBC News - Jan. 8

Hot property: five homes in Veneto

From an apartment in a palazzo overlooking the Grand Canal to a castle in the medieval town of Conegliano

Financial Times - Jan. 8

Evacuee describes Los Angeles wildfires

Sue Kohl, an evacuee of the Palisades Fire, joined CBS News Los Angeles to describe the fire and what she saw as she escaped for safety.

CBS News - Jan. 8

What are Santa Ana winds and how are they fuelling the wildfires?

What's behind the Santa Ana winds and why are they so destructive?

BBC News - Jan. 8

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 - Jan. 8

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 executive

Financial Times - Jan. 8

Watch: Timelapse shows rapid spread of Palisades wildfire

A plume of smoke is seen billowing over Los Angeles in a video charting the wildfire's growth.

BBC News - Jan. 8

Pacific Palisades Evacuees Describe Escape From Wildfire

Cars clogged scenic Sunset Boulevard and headed away from the Palisades, a seaside neighborhood on the west side of Los Angeles.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

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 - Jan. 8

Fast-moving wildfire destroys homes as strong winds hit southern California

Fire quickly consumed hundreds of acres in the Pacific Palisades, an affluent community north of Santa Monica. Follow live: Wildfire billowed by ‘life threatening’ windstorm sweeps southern ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

KNBC coverage of L.A. wildfires, driven by powerful winds

Watch live KNBC coverage as multiple wildfires are engulfing the Los Angeles area, prompting mandatory evacuations and leaving millions of people under red flag warnings.

NBC News - Jan. 7

Dangerous winds fueling California wildfires

NBC News' Chase Cain reports on the heavy smoke seen over Pacific Palisades, Calif., while meteorologist Bill Karins details the path of the strong winds.

NBC News - Jan. 7

In Africa, Danger Slithers Through Homes and Fields

Venomous snakes bite millions of people worldwide each year, killing at least 120,000. Many of them are poor people in rural areas of Africa without easy access to treatment.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Tibet earthquake: scores dead and hundreds of homes damaged

Quake damaged buildings in Shigatse and could be felt hundreds of kilometres away in Nepal and the Indian state of Bihar. A strong earthquake has struck near Shigatse, one of Tibet’s holiest ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

Netflix's "The Home Edit" stars on teaching kids to organize

The stars of Netflix's "The Home Edit" are teaching kids to organize with their new book, "The Rainbow Cleanup." Joanna Teplin and Clea Shearer share their tips for creating tidy spaces.

CBS News - Jan. 6