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Agony on West Las Flores: LA inferno razes entire street
Lifelong neighbours of West Las Flores Drive banded together, even as their community burned down.BBC News - Jan. 12 -
LA County supervisor pens letter to Trump asking him to visit wildfire damage
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair urged President-elect Trump to visit the burning region in a Friday letter to the incoming leader. “I've sent a letter to President-Elect ...The Hill - Jan. 12 -
LA fires: international crews arrive to battle raging wildfires as evacuations spread
Neighborhoods under orders now include Encino and Brentwood, with the Getty Center and its art collection. Thousands of firefighters labored to contain the four wildfires raging across the Los ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
Mel Gibson, Jeff Bridges and other LA celebrities lose homes to wildfires
Their homes have been destroyed by the wind-driven fires that are ravaging communities in California.BBC News - Jan. 11 -
Southern California wildfires prompt more evacuations overnight; LA County declares health emergency
The expanding wildfires in Southern California have prompted more evacuation orders overnight while the Los Angeles County Public Health Department declared a local health emergency, stating the ...The Hill - Jan. 11 -
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 -
Lakers coach Redick loses home in LA wildfires
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick describes the "devastation and destruction" after losing his home in the LA wildfires.BBC News - Jan. 11 -
'LA Strong' logo and custom gear unveiled to aid Los Angeles wildfire recovery efforts
Los Angeles sports organizations are uniting to launch an “LA Strong” custom logo and apparel line that will raise money for organizations assisting those impacted by this week’s devasting wildfiresABC News - Jan. 10 -
Airlines extend travel waivers due to LA wildfires
Airlines are waiving change fees and fare differences for Los Angeles-area flights due to wildfires.CNBC - Jan. 10 -
Pokemon Go's Unova Tour In LA Will Go On, But Niantic Is Monitoring Wildfires
Earlier this week, Los Angeles and surrounding cities in California were struck by multiple wildfires and intense Santa Ana winds that caused catastrophic damage to Pacific Palisades, Malibu, and ...GameSpot - Jan. 10 -
Insurance stocks sell off sharply as potential losses tied to LA wildfires increase
Allstate, Chubb and Travelers are the most exposed carriers to insured losses in the wildfires, according to JPMorgan.CNBC - Jan. 10 -
As wildfires devastate LA, Republicans point fingers at Democratic California leaders
Trump and Maga allies are using the fires to attack leaders like Newsom – possibly foretelling power struggles ahead. If ever a situation cried out for elevating national unity over political ...The Guardian - 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 -
The iconic LA neighbourhoods reduced to ashes
Home of Hollywood struggles to cope after thousands of homes and businesses are destroyedFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
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 - Jan. 10 -
Actor Steve Guttenberg returns to his once-lush LA neighborhood now charred by devastating wildfire
Steve Guttenberg awoke Thursday morning to a grim reality: The treacherous wildfire that tore through the Pacific Palisades had left his once-lush neighborhood charred and unrecognizableABC News - Jan. 9 -
LA wildfire damages set to cost record $135bn
Some of the most expensive properties in the US have been wiped out by the fires.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
Lakers postpone Hornets game as coach JJ Redick loses home in LA wildfires
Wildfires are burning fiercely across Los Angeles region LA Rams playoff game still expected to go ahead The NBA has postponed Thursday’s game between the Lakers and the Charlotte Hornets in ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
How to donate to LA wildfire relief
A swarm of winter wildfires ravaged America's most heavily-populated county to start 2025, scorching cars, banks, bungalows and multi-million dollar mansions.The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Jamie Lee Curtis donates $1M to LA wildfire relief efforts: We are 'banding together to save each other'
Jamie Lee Curtis says her family is donating $1 million to relief efforts amid the wildfires in California that have devastated the Los Angeles area. "As the fire still rages on and [the California ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Actor Steve Guttenberg shares harrowing LA wildfire experience
Actor and long-time resident of Pacific Palisades, Steve Guttenberg joins TODAY to talk about the devastation from the severe wildfires in California, pitching in to help those in need, and the ...NBC News - Jan. 9 -
What is the 'ember cast' of the LA wildfires?
An ember cast occurs when heavy winds carry embers downwind to a new area where spot fires can be ignited.The Hill - Jan. 9 -
California wildfire forecast: LA under critical fire risk with gusty winds forecast
High pressure is building from the north and that will help to tighten the pressure gradient over southern California, producing more gusty winds.ABC News - Jan. 9 -
Before and after: How wildfires tore through LA
Homes, businesses and schools were damaged or destroyed in wildfires that struck Los Angeles county.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
‘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 - Jan. 9 -
LA’s night of horror as furious wildfires ignited: ‘Never seen anything like this’
At least five people are dead and several injured as multiple fires burn, including most destructive in city’s history. California wildfires: live updates Los Angeles firefighters were already ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
WATCH: Wildfire scientist on cause of Southern California wildfires
Wildfire scientist and fire ecologist Chad Hanson discusses the factors that led to the historic and devastating Southern California wildfires and how climate change played a role.ABC News - Jan. 8 -
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 -
How to help victims of LA wildfires
The Red Cross Cross and Salvation Army are already mobilizing to help victims.The Hill - 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 -
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 -
Wildfires in Southern California
Plus, we explain why Facebook is getting rid of fact-checking.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
LA wildfire causes 'significant damage' at school made famous by Hollywood
A high school that appeared in films such as Carrie is said to have been impacted by blazes, according to an official.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
LA mayor Bass criticized for Africa trip during wildfires
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D) is coming under criticism for being on a trip out of the country as wildfires rip through parts of the Southern California city. President-elect Trump adviser ...The Hill - 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 -
Consumer Electronics Show 2025 underway in Las Vegas
The iconic Consumer Electronics Show is now underway in Las Vegas, showcasing some of the latest trends in technology. Bridget Carey, editor-at-large for CNET, joined CBS News to discuss the event.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
New details on Las Vegas Cybertruck explosion
Officials in Las Vegas, Nevada, provided updates on the investigation into a Tesla Cybertruck explosion at the Trump Towers. Authorities believe Matthew Alan Livelsberger, an active duty member of ...CBS News - Jan. 2 -
Elon Musk comments on Las Vegas Cybertruck explosion
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is commenting on what he believes caused a Cybertruck to explode outside the Trump Towers in Las Vegas. This comes as more details emerge about the man who apparently rented the ...CBS News - Jan. 2 -
Las Vegas Cybertruck driver identified as Army soldier
The man who died in a Cybertruck explosion Wednesday outside the Las Vegas Trump International Hotel has been identified as Matthew Alan Livelsberger, a law enforcement source told NewsNation. ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
WATCH: Las Vegas welcomes 2025
Watch the spectacular fireworks display in Las Vegas!ABC News - Jan. 1