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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 - 53m

Evacuation alert mistakenly sent to nearly 10 million in L.A. area

Evacuation orders and an alarm sound were mistakenly sent to residents all over Los Angeles County. The alert was meant only for those affected by the Kenneth Fire.

NBC News - 6h

California authorities give update on L.A. fires and announce school closures

California officials held a news conference on Thursday evening about the wildfires in the Los Angeles area. They announced that all Los Angeles Unified School District schools will be closed on ...

CBS News - 6h

'Entirely foreseeable': The L.A. fires are the worst-case scenario experts feared

The Los Angeles area fires represent a worst-case scenario. But fire experts, past reports and risk assessments had all anticipated a wildfire catastrophe to some degree.

NBC News - 7h

Thousands of L.A. homeowners do not have insurance amid fires

Thousands of Los Angeles homeowners do not have home insurance. Several private insurers in California have either raised prices or completely removed their coverage in at-risk areas. Business ...

CBS News - 7h

Former Olympian on L.A. fires destroying his ten medals and his home

Former Olympic swimmer Gary Hall Jr. joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the fires that burned his home in the Pacific Palisades and destroyed his personal belongings, including his 10 Olympic medals.

CBS News - 8h

L.A. homes reduced to ashes amid fires

Tens of thousands in Los Angeles County are living a nightmare scenario as crews battle some of the worst wildfires the area has seen in years. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston reports and Mark ...

CBS News - 8h

L.A. fire chief on whether budget cuts impacted the fire response

Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley spoke to "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell about whether $17 million in budget cuts hindered the agency's wildfire response.

CBS News - 8h

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 - 8h

Aerial footage shows the new Creek Fire in L.A. County

As the fires rage on in Southern California, their devastating impact can be seen from above. CBS News Los Angeles' SKYCAL news helicopter captured footage of the new Creek Fire.

CBS News - 9h

For Hollywood workers, L.A. fires are the latest setback as productions halt

Already grappling with a production slowdown, Hollywood workers now face another hurdle with the fallout from the Southern California fires.

Los Angeles Times - 10h

This country karaoke night in L.A. is a rootin', tootin' hootenanny with a queer twist

A honky tonk atmosphere meets the queer community when the KFM Country Karaoke Revue gets going at Permanent Records Roadhouse in Glassell Park.

Los Angeles Times - 22h

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 - 1d

Eames House and other L.A. cultural gems threatened by fire: status updates

The Getty Villa, Gamble House, Norton Simon Museum, Descanso Gardens and Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens are among the cultural destinations threatened by fires in the L.A. area.

Los Angeles Times - 1d

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 - 10h

What we know about L.A. fire evacuations, maps, causes and more

Fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, a series of ferocious wildfires erupted Tuesday and roared across the Los Angeles area, destroying hundreds of homes and killing at least five people.

NBC News - 11h

L.A. officials say looters targeting vulnerable communities will be held accountable

Los Angeles County public officials are vowing to crack down on people allegedly stealing from homes as devastating wildfires rip through the region, insisting that lawbreakers will face consequences.

NBC News - 15h

It Is Tearing Me Up Not to Be in L.A. Right Now

Los Angeles may have a reputation for being superficial, but it is in fact a territory that might, at any moment, upend (or even end) your life.

The New York Times - 17h

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 - 19h

L.A. wildfires spread and Jimmy Carter funeral: Morning Rundown

The Palisades Fire becomes the most destructive in L.A. history as firefighters battle blazes across the city.

NBC News - 21h

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 - 1d

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 - 1d

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 - 1d

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 - 1d

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 - 1d

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 - 1d

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 - 1d

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 - 1d

L.A. County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath on the latest wildfire conditions

L.A. County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath provides an update on the Palisades fire and other wildfires wreaking havoc across the region.

CBS News - 1d

Wildfires Roar Through L.A., and Trump Floats U.S. Expansion

Plus, the end of Facebook fact-checking.

The New York Times - 1d

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 - 2d

L.A. wildfires rapidly grow with worst winds still to come

Powerful winds whip up a fire in the coastal Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, forcing residents to evacuate.

NBC News - 2d

Now Is the Time to Reimagine Lebanon

The fall of the Syrian regime and loss of Iranian influence opens the door for the Lebanese to finally take their fate in their own hands.

The New York Times - 3d

A Reporter’s Reflection on Jan. 6, Then and Now

Luke Broadwater was at the Capitol when a pro-Trump mob stormed the complex on Jan. 6, 2021, as Congress was certifying Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s victory. Four years later, he reflects on what has ...

The New York Times - 3d

Robot Vacuums Are Now the Tiny Butlers of Your Dreams

This year’s crop of robot vacuums can climb stairs and pick up dirty socks that are in their way. Soon they will be able to play with your cat. Good luck to us all.

Wired - 3d