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.

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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 - 9h
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 - 10h
How to help victims of LA wildfires

The Red Cross Cross and Salvation Army are already mobilizing to help victims.
The Hill - 12h
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 - 14h
How California residents can prepare for wildfire evacuations and what to do if you're trapped

Tens of thousands of Southern Californians were ordered to evacuate their homes after out-of-control wildfires engulfed several parts of the Los Angeles area.
NBC News - 16h
Wildfires in Southern California

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The New York Times - 16h
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 - 21h
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 - 1d
‘Worst-case scenario’: when needed most, New Orleans bollards were missing in action

Those barriers were being repaired – and others were down – when attacker struck, prompting questions. Like the rest of those living in New Orleans at the time, Aaron Miller – then the city’s ...
The Guardian - 5d

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California fires live updates: New fire erupts in Hollywood Hills

At least five people are dead and many more injured as several fires broke out across Southern California amid historically dry and windy conditions.
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From palm trees and mansions to beach lifeguard stations: 'Everything was on fire'

Survivors of multiple massive wildfires that simultaneously erupted in Los Angeles County described apocalyptic scenes.
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Biden cancels trip to Italy, meant as final foreign visit, amid California wildfires

President Joe Biden on Wednesday canceled the final overseas trip of his presidency just hours before he was set to depart for Rome and the Vatican, choosing to remain in Washington to monitor the ...
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WATCH: Smoke from wildfire creates eerie haze shrouding Los Angeles skyline

Southern California residents awoke to a hazy sunrise over the Los Angeles skyline choked by smoke from multiple nearby wildfires.
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