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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 - Jan. 10 -
‘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 - Jan. 10 -
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 - Jan. 9 -
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 - Jan. 10 -
Wildfire emergency relief efforts underway
Southern California wildfires have killed at least 5 people, forced tens of thousands to evacuate and burned several thousand structures. CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson reports on an emergency ...CBS News - Jan. 9 -
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 - Jan. 9 -
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 - Jan. 9 -
See how large the California wildfires are
See how large the wildfires have become. The Palisades Fire is already larger than the land size of Providence, Rhode Island.NBC News - 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 -
MAGA Is Blaming DEI for the California Wildfires
Rather than months without rain or the effects of climate change, figures like Elon Musk and Donald Trump Jr. are pointing to a familiar scapegoat as entire neighborhoods burn.Wired - 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 -
Lighter winds forecast for the Los Angeles area through Thursday may help firefighters
Santa Ana winds will still be strong enough to carry wildfire embers as they ease through Thursday. There are further strong wind gusts expected for Friday morning. KNBC meteorologist Belen de Leon ...NBC News - Jan. 9 -
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 - 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 -
Group of Los Angeles firefighters briefly run out of water while putting out flames
A state of emergency was declared in California as multiple wildfires destroyed homes near L.A. and killed at least 5 people. CBS News Los Angeles' Joy Benedict reports that some firefighters ran ...CBS News - Jan. 8 -
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 -
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 - 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 wildfires: deadly blazes continue to grow as officials warn of shortage of firefighters – latest updates
Tens of thousands of homes affected by ‘unprecedented’ fires in Los Angeles area; aircraft return to dropping water after winds grounded them. Visual explainer: why are the LA wildfires so ...The Guardian - 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 -
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 -
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 -
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 executiveFinancial 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 -
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 - 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 -
Firefighters battle 770-acre Pacific Palisades blaze as high winds slam SoCal
Firefighters are battling a brush fire in the Pacific Palisades that quickly spread to 770 acres Tuesday and triggered mandatory evacuations amid warnings from weather forecasters of "extreme" ...CBS 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