California firefighters racing to gain control of blazes before expected high winds pick up again
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At least 24 dead in California wildfires as high winds expected to pick up again
The Los Angeles area remains on high alert as wind gusts up to 70 mph are expected this week, continuing to fuel the wildfires that have killed at least 24 people. There are nearly 5,000 fire ...CBS News - 21h -
Firefighters race to contain LA wildfires before winds pick up again
Firefighters battling the out-of-control wildfires in Los Angeles County made some progress amid calmer winds over the weekend. However, the winds are expected to pick back up over the next few ...NBC News - 1d -
Canada deploying 60 firefighters to help with California blazes
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Sunday he was deploying 60 firefighters to California to help with the wildfires. In a post on the social platform X, Trudeau said Canada was ...The Hill - 1d -
Firefighters Rushed to Control Blazes Surrounding L.A.
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Fire chief hopeful for gaining control of wildfire as winds calm
Brent Pascua, battalion chief with Cal Fire, joins TODAY to share an update on the deadly California wildfires and how firefighters are working to gain control of the flames now that the winds are ...NBC News - 4d -
Trump ramps up threats to gain control of Greenland and Panama Canal
The president-elect said he would not rule out the use of military force to seize control of the Panama Canal and Greenland.BBC News - 6d -
More dangerous winds expected in California
As wildfires continue to spread in Southern California, the worst of the heavy winds haven't even arrived. Lonnie Quinn takes a look at what comes next.CBS News - 6d -
Parts of Los Angeles under evacuation as Palisades fire picks up due to high winds
LOS ANGELES — Two fires have ignited in the Los Angeles area Tuesday, including one dubbed the Palisades fire that exploded to more than 1,200 acres and has forced evacuations, as the area expects ...The Hill - 6d -
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 - 6d
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