California fires live updates: New LA County fire explodes to over 9,000 acres
At least 28 people are believed to be dead and more than a dozen others remain unaccounted for as multiple wildfires rage across Southern California.
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As Hughes Fire Explodes in L.A. County, Weary Californians Decide: Stay or Go?
The Hughes fire has grown rapidly in northern Los Angeles County, with the devastating Eaton and Palisades fires still burning in the region.The New York Times - 1h -
Officials give update on quickly-growing Hughes Fire in Los Angeles County
Officials held a press conference Wednesday after a new wildfire broke out in northern Los Angeles County earlier in the day. The Hughes Fire has burned over 9,000 acres in L.A. and Ventura ...CBS News - 2h -
Hughes Fire in LA County quickly explodes to 5,000 acres — 19,000 evacuated
A fast-moving wildfire exploded to more than 5,000 acres near the Los Angeles County community of Castaic Wednesday morning, prompting mandatory evacuation orders and road closures, authorities said.CBS News - 4h -
Hughes Fire burning more than 5,000 acres in Southern California
The Hughes Fire has erupted in Southern California and has already spread across more than 5,000 acres. the CBS News Los Angeles team is reporting on the new mandatory evacuation orders.CBS News - 6h -
LA fires live updates: some areas ravaged by blazes will reopen to residents, officials say
Officials say residents in certain areas affected by the Palisades fire will be able to return on Thursday. Easing of extreme winds expected to strengthen efforts to put out blazes As ...The Guardian - 6d -
LA fires live updates: California death toll rises to 24 as Los Angeles fire chief says ready for strong winds
Eight of the dead found in Palisades fire zone and 16 in Eaton fire zone, medical examiner says, as forestry department warns of ‘critical fire weather’. Full story: stronger winds threaten ...The Guardian - Jan. 13 -
What's happening on the ground in California as crews battle fires in Los Angeles County
Intense wildfires are devastating Los Angeles County, killing at least five people and destroying over 1,000 structures. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports. Then, Gregg Champion tells "The Daily ...CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Biden offers support in LA County amid 'astounding' fires
President Biden on Wednesday viewed the damage from wildfires in Southern California and pledged his administration’s support for state and local officials and first responders battling the blazes. ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
New weather update as fires consume parts of Los Angeles County
Hurricane-force winds are still fanning embers that are spreading wildfires in parts of Los Angeles County. CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Jessica Burch has the latest weather forecast.CBS News - Jan. 8
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