California fires live updates: 18 arrests so far in Eaton, Palisades fires

Nearly 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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Scenes of devastation from Palisades, Eaton fires; thousands of structures destroyed

Unprecedented wildfires in Los Angeles County in California are decimating thousands of structures and displacing thousands of residents.
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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 - 1d
LA officials warn against looting amid fires, say 20 arrested so far

Los Angeles officials on Wednesday warned against looting amid deadly wildfires raging in the area. “In the midst of the emergency, we’ve all seen individuals who are targeting vulnerable ...
The Hill - 1d
At least 5 people killed in California's Eaton Fire

The Eaton Fire, which is burning in and around Pasadena, California, has killed at least five people, officials say. Firefighters are working around the clock to battle the fire, which has been ...
CBS News - 1d
Power lines fell as Palisades Fire raged in California

The Palisades Fire, which is spreading into Malibu, downed power lines and charred homes as residents tried to evacuate. CBS News Los Angeles' Michele Gile reports
CBS News - 2d
Eaton Fire turns deadly as wildfires spread in California

Officials say at least two people died in the Eaton Fire and they expect the number of deaths to grow as firefighters battle at least five blazes in California. Structures continue to burn as those ...
CBS News - 2d
Strong winds fuel Eaton Fire in California, forcing evacuations

In Pasadena, California, the Eaton Fire prompted mandatory evacuations. It was the second brush fire that exploded on Tuesday, fueled by strong winds.
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'This is like a movie scene': California's Eaton fire burns multiple homes

KNBC reporter Michelle Valles walks through an Altadena, Calif., neighborhood as homes ignited by the Eaton Fire burn around her. The fire double in size overnight, consuming thousands of acres and ...
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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 ...
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