Airborne Lead and Chlorine Levels Soared as L.A. Wildfires Raged
The findings give new insight into the dangers of urban wildfires that burn plastics and other chemicals in homes and property.
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New dangerous concerns in California as wildfires continue raging
Some Los Angeles area homes are suffering from landslides as the water supply compromises some residential foundations in California. This comes as more concerns emerge over toxic chemicals, and as ...CBS News - 2d -
State Farm Cancels Super Bowl Ad Plans As L.A. Fires Rage
California’s largest insurer said it won’t run a commercial during the Super Bowl, saying it must help its customers first. The optics matter too, since many homeowner policies were canceled before ...Inc. - 4d -
Are arsonists responsible for the L.A. wildfires?
Fire investigators are working to determine whether the Los Angeles blazes were the result of an intentional act, an accident or damaged utility lines.NBC News - Jan. 13 -
Trump blasts 'incompetent' officials as wildfires rage on
President-elect Trump slammed officials in charge of handling the raging wildfires in the Los Angeles area, calling them "incompetent." "The fires are still raging in L.A.," Trump wrote on Truth ...The Hill - Jan. 12 -
L.A. wildfires still largely uncontained
Nearly a week since wildfires first erupted in Los Angeles County, the scope of the disaster has become shockingly clear: At least 16 deaths, more than 12,000 homes and structures destroyed, and ...CBS News - Jan. 12 -
Dangerous wind gusts forecasted as LA wildfires rage on
NBC’s Angie Lassman tracks the latest forecast for Southern California including the expected return of the dangerous Santa Ana winds.NBC News - Jan. 12 -
Fire official gives update as deadly wildfires rage through L.A. area
Los Angeles Fire Department public information officer Captain Adam Van Gerpen speaks to "CBS Mornings" about the latest in the fight to control the raging wildfires burning through the L.A. area.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
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 -
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
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