California fires live updates: 16 fire-related deaths, medical examiner says

More than a dozen people are believed to be dead and many more injured as several fires broke out across Southern California amid historically dry and windy conditions.

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California fires: 16 killed and 10,000 structures destroyed as blazes continue

Strong winds and low humidity continue as five fires rage across Los Angeles area, with death toll expected to rise. Los Angeles fires: the damage in maps, video and images Weather forecasters ...
The Guardian - 2h
Fires threaten more neighbourhoods as LA death toll rises to 16

Emergency services battle on multiple fronts as blazes force the evacuation of upscale Brentwood and Bel Air
Financial Times - 8h
California wildfires live updates: Los Angeles death toll rises to 11 as governor orders water investigation

Officials say five people killed in Palisades fire and six in Eaton fire, while LA fire chief criticizes city officials over hydrants than ran dry. After the fire, the insurance battles: new ...
The Guardian - 1d
Death toll grows in Southern California as fires continue to rage

At least 10 fatalities have been confirmed as several fires continue to rage in the Los Angeles area. Winds appear to be slowing down, but the weather forecast may change in the following days. CBS ...
CBS News - 1d
California authorities give update on L.A. fires and announce school closures

California officials held a news conference on Thursday evening about the wildfires in the Los Angeles area. They announced that all Los Angeles Unified School District schools will be closed on ...
CBS News - 2d
California fires live updates: death toll likely to rise; Biden announces federal funding for fight against blazes

Robert Luna decries ‘unacceptable’ looting in fire-ravaged areas, while Palisades wildfire grows to nearly 20,000 acres. Full report: wildfires continue to rage in Los Angeles Visual ...
The Guardian - 2d
Biden says feds will cover 100% of fire response costs in California

"I told the governor and local officials, spare no expense," President Biden said, calling the damage "catastrophic."
CBS News - 2d
Watch live: Biden to give remarks on California fires

President Biden will give brief remarks Thursday about the wildfires raging in the Los Angeles region that have killed at least five people, forced thousands to evacuate and caused irrevocable ...
The Hill - 2d
California officials provide updates on 5 fires in Los Angeles area

Los Angeles area officials provided updates on at least five fires in the state. The Sunset Fire in the Hollywood Hills has been stopped, an official said, and the Woodley Fire has also been 100% ...
CBS News - 2d

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