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Locals watched in disbelief, then horror, as flames consumed the Pacific Palisades

The largest wildfire to hit Los Angeles this week rapidly tore through homes and communities, whipped by winds that sent embers skyward.

NBC News - 19h

Paradise lost along Pacific Coast Highway

Everyone knows California is disaster-prone. But wildfires are supposed to be in the hills, not on the beach, and certainly not inside the borders of one of the biggest and best-prepared cities on ...

Los Angeles Times - 20h

Reservoir in Pacific Palisades was out of commission when fire started

A 117-million gallon reservoir in one of the Los Angeles communities ravaged by wildfires was out of commission when the fire started in the area on Tuesday.

NBC News - 1d

Pacific Palisades' Bay Theater survived the blaze, says Rick Caruso

The historic Bay Theater, which reopened in 2018 and has been operated by Netflix since 2021, survived the Palisades fire, Caruso told The Times.

Los Angeles Times - 2d

Pacific Palisades Fire Could Test Getty Center’s Efforts to Protect Its Art Collection

The museum, which describes itself as the “safest places for art during a fire,” is now in a mandatory evacuation zone. Officials said the galleries “are safe and protected.”

The New York Times - 8h

Why SEC Basketball Is Its Own Worst Enemy

The conference’s superiority this season also ensures something else: carnage, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - 1d

As wildfires ravage L.A., here's a look at worst fires in California's history

Early estimates show that the total damage and economic loss due to the Los Angeles wildfires could be between $60 billion and $130 billion.

CBS News - 1d

This is how the worst fire in Pacific Palisades history became possible

The Pacific Palisades, one of the wealthiest communities in the U.S., is experiencing the worst fire in its history.

ABC News - 1d

Amid L.A. fires, some Pacific Palisades residents briefly return home to see what's left

Some residents of the Pacific Palisades neighborhood in Los Angeles were briefly allowed to check on their homes amid the devastation from ongoing wildfires. KCAL reporter Michele Gile spoke to a ...

CBS News - 1d

The apocalyptic destruction I saw in Pacific Palisades: Reporter's notebook

The wind is bending thick swirls of flame over Sunset Boulevard and the firefighters are helpless to stop it.

ABC News - 1d

'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 - 2d

Experts Name ‘Worst in Show’ Products at CES 2025

Some gadgets debuting at the giant trade show put your data at risk and cause waste, privacy advocates say.

Inc. - 2d

Fire hydrants ran dry due extreme demand in Pacific Palisades, officials say

Three large water tanks in the Pacific Palisades area ran out by early Wednesday morning, officials said, reducing water pressure for fire hydrants at higher elevations.

CBS News - 3d

California rep warns Los Angeles fires could be 'worst disaster in California's history'

California Rep. Ami Bera (D) said the fires raging across parts of Los Angeles could be the state’s worst disaster in history. Bera joined NewsNation’s "The Hill" on Wednesday to discuss the ...

The Hill - 3d

Water tanks went dry in Pacific Palisades, hampering efforts to fight fire

Demand for water to fight the Palisades Fire led all three of the area's water tanks and some fire hydrants to temporarily dry up in the last roughly 24 hours.

NBC News - 3d

Pacific Palisades residents survey the wildfire destruction

Tony Dokoupil spoke with evacuees of the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles who are coming to grips with the destruction wreaked by the blaze, which has destroyed at least 1,000 structures.

CBS News - 3d

Wildfire devastates coastal enclave of Pacific Palisades

The Palisades Fire burning in the once vibrant Los Angeles coastal enclave of Pacific Palisades has destroyed at least 1,000 structures and sent tens of thousands of residents fleeing for safety. ...

CBS News - 3d

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 - 3d

Gadi Schwartz drives through ‘nonstop destruction’ of Pacific Palisades wildfire

NBC News’ Gadi Schwartz reported from Pacific Palisades, California, where raging wildfires forced thousands of residents to evacuate. He captured the devastation, showing homes, buildings and ...

NBC News - 3d

New images of Pacific Palisades fire destruction

CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti says he is overwhelmed by the massive destruction in the area of the Pacific Palisades. Vigliotti is getting his first look at the downtown area where many structures ...

CBS News - 3d

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. - 3d

Justin Trudeau Was His Own Worst Enemy

Justin Trudeau came to power with a new kind of politics — progressive and identity-based. In the end, it proved his undoing.

The New York Times - 3d

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 - 3d

Pacific Palisades fire, other blazes burn in California as residents flee

A massive wildfire burning in Los Angeles has forced tens of thousands of people to evacuate. Other wind-driven blazes were spreading in the region.

CBS News - 3d

Pacific Palisades wildfire, 3 others burning in and near Los Angeles

The Pacific Palisades wildfire and three others burning in and around Los Angeles, driven by powerful winds, have expanded, forcing residents to evacuate, destroying homes and other buildings and ...

The Hill - 3d

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 - 4d

Los Angeles fires latest: 30,000 evacuate as Pacific Palisades fire spreads

The City of Los Angeles declared a state of emergency over the massive fire, which spanned nearly 3,000 acres as of Tuesday evening.

ABC News - 4d

'Unstoppable' and 'Wolf Man' premieres canceled amid Pacific Palisades fire, severe winds

The L.A. premieres for 'Unstoppable' and 'Wolf Man' were canceled Tuesday due to concerns over severe winds and the growing fire in Pacific Palisades.

Los Angeles Times - 4d

Evacuations ordered as fast-moving Pacific Palisades blaze erupts in Southern California

Residents are being told to “evacuate now” due to a rapidly spreading wildfire in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles.

The Hill - 4d

The Worst Golden Globes Fashion Trend

Enough with the retro throwback nostalgia — Hollywood needs to be less conservative on the red carpet.

The New York Times - 5d

US-South Korean alliance vital for Indo-Pacific security

The U.S.-ROK alliance is crucial for maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific, and the U.S. must continue to support South Korea in the face of political turmoil and growing aggression from North ...

The Hill - 5d

The best and worst moments of the 2025 Golden Globes, as they happened

Columnist Glenn Whipp and staff writer Meredith Blake break down the best moments, top winners and biggest surprises of the 2025 Golden Globes Awards live.

Los Angeles Times - 6d

Kings Pacific Showdown: Coaches and Outlook

The Los Angeles Kings found balance with Todd McLellan, who was hired before the 2019-20 season and coached for five seasons. Under his leadership, the team made its first playoff appearance since ...

Yahoo Sports - 6d