3 Major Wildfires Scorch Southern California Forcing Thousands to Flee
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California Fires: Thousands Face Evacuation Across LA Area
Three fires prompted fire officials to issue a swath of evacuation orders and warnings for some of the city’s most heavily residential areas.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
FirstFT: California declares state of emergency as wildfires rage
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LIVE: Thousands flee out of control wildfires in and around Los Angeles
California firefighters battled wind-whipped wildfires that tore across the Los Angeles area, destroying homes and clogging roadways as tens of thousands fled.The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Gov. Gavin Newsom declares state of emergency as destructive Southern California fires rage
Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency for the Pacific Palisades after a massive wildfire erupted on Tuesday, quickly growing to engulf more than 2,900 acres and forcing tens of ...CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Destructive winds will lead to explosive fire growth in Southern California
The Palisades, Eaton and Hurst wildfires raging in Southern California will be fueled by peak winds of 100 mph, placing 19 million people at risk. NBC News meteorologist Angie Lassman has the ...NBC News - Jan. 8 -
Lakers coach JJ Redick says Los Angeles wildfire has forced his family to evacuate: 'People are scared'
More than 30,000 people have been told to evacuate their homes amid the deadly firesCBS Sports - Jan. 8 -
‘How long can I stay?’ Families tell of last-minute escape from California wildfire
By the time Jon Oei’'s family drove toward the ocean, it was dark and the power was out: ‘There were no lights, and everything was on fire’. Live coverage: Pacific Palisades fire doubles in ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
LA residents flee as fire engulfs wealthy Palisades enclave
Authorities order evacuations in coastal neighbourhood as strong winds fan flamesFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
'Run for your lives!' LA residents abandon cars to flee fire on foot
Evacuees describe apocalyptic scenes as a brush fire exploded into a raging inferno within hours.BBC 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 -
30,000 residents flee as Palisades Fire grows
Resident Nicolas Libonati said he saw a lot of abandoned cars on the road, and people running toward the coast. "It was kind of a surreal scene," he said.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Wildfire surrounds Palisades Charter High School in Southern California as winds fuel flames
The Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles is facing a wildfire fueled by high winds. CBS News Los Angeles' Jasmine Viel reports that the Palisades Charter High School is surrounded by ...CBS News - Jan. 7 -
On-the-ground look at the Palisades Fire burning in southern California
Southern California is facing a life-threatening windstorm as a brush fire in the Pacific Palisades region of Los Angeles burns hundreds of acres. Thousands have evacuated amid the fast-moving ...CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Strong winds fuel rapidly expanding wildfires in Southern California
A combination of hurricane-force winds and dry vegetation is fueling wildfires that are rapidly spreading in Southern California. Thousands have had to evacuate, some forced to abandon their cars ...CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Southern California Is Dangerously Dry for This Time of Year
Ordinarily, the region would have seen some rain by January.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Wind-driven fires erupt in Southern California
A rapidly spreading wildfire threatened homes and forced thousands to evacuate in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles. Driven by powerful Santa Ana winds, the fire was one of several that ...NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Los Angeles Fires Force Thousands to Evacuate
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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 - Jan. 7 -
19 million under red flag warning in Southern California as dry conditions sustain blazes
Millions of people across Southern California are under a red flag warning as a dangerous windstorm fanned blazes in the Los Angeles area, including the Palisades Fire, which has triggered ...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 -
Fires Break Out Across Southern California Amid Fierce Winds
The region’s utility company said it was prepared to cut power to more than 400,000 customers to try to prevent more blazes.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Thousands without water in Republic of Ireland
Irish national weather forecaster Met Éireann has issued a fresh orange warning in the Republic.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
Southern California prepares for "life-threatening" windstorm
Several weather warnings will go into effect Tuesday for a "life-threatening" windstorm in Southern California.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Thousands expected to pay respects to Jimmy Carter in the Capitol
Despite winter weather delays, Jimmy Carter will be moved from his home state of Georgia to Washington D.C. where he will lie in state at the U.S. Capitol before his public funeral on Thursday. NBC ...NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Winter storm disrupts thousands of U.S. flights
The Washington, D.C., area had the bulk of the day's cancellations from the winter storm.CNBC - Jan. 6 -
Rugby player charged with rape flees country
A former Bradford Bulls rugby player charged with rape has fled to Papua New Guinea, a court hears.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
Channel migrants: The real reason so many are fleeing Vietnam for the UK
More Vietnamese attempted small-boat crossings in early 2024 than any other nationality - what makes them risk this dangerous journey?BBC News - Jan. 6 -
Thousands of flights disrupted by massive winter storm
Thousands of flights have been canceled or delayed by a massive winter storm set to impact tens of millions of Americans. NBC News' Aaron Gilchrist reports from Washington.NBC News - Jan. 6 -
Road-tripping Chinese grandma inspires millions after fleeing abusive marriage
Su Min, 60, became a feminist icon after she left her abusive husband and started travelling through China.BBC News - Jan. 4 -
Thousands of creative works enter public domain
The start of 2025 means thousands of iconic characters and creative works have entered the public domain, including the classic cartoon strongman Popeye. Here's why these characters are now ...CBS News - Jan. 4 -
Ethiopia villagers flee volcanic activity 'in panic'
Yahoo News - Jan. 3 -
More Than 300 People Flee Building Fire in South Korea
An eight-story commercial complex caught fire south of the nation’s capital, fire officials said.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
Two dead and 19 injured in southern California plane crash
Plane crashed through roof of manufacturing building were at least 200 were working, police say. Two people died and 19 were injured when a small plane crashed through the roof of a sprawling ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
2 dead, 18 injured after small plane crash in Southern California
Two people are dead and 18 are injured after a small plane crashed into the rooftop of a commercial building in Southern California on Thursday, according to authorities. Ten of the people injured ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
2 dead and 18 injured in plane crash into Southern California building
Two people died and 18 were injured Thursday when a small plane crashed through the roof of a sprawling furniture manufacturing building in Southern California where at least 200 people were ...NBC News - Jan. 3 -
2 dead, 18 hurt after small plane crashes into building in Southern California
Police in Southern California say two people are dead and 18 people are hurt after a small plane crashed into a building in Fullerton, California, Thursday afternoon.ABC News - Jan. 2 -
Tens of thousands of people in Istanbul protest Gaza war
Tens of thousands of people have gathered on Istanbul’s Galata Bridge on New Year’s Day to express solidarity with Palestinians in GazaABC News - Jan. 1 -
Here’s who snapped up Robert Redford’s charming coastal California cottage in just 3 weeks for $4.65 million
Robert Redford sold the Tiburon home for a half-million above his asking price.MarketWatch - Jan. 1