Firefighters battle huge blaze near Los Angeles as winds pick up
Authorities warn Thursday is "the period of greatest concern" as conditions remain extremely dry.
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Firefighters battle to keep upper hand on new wildfire north of Los Angeles
Hughes fire near Castaic Lake broke out on Wednesday and led to evacuation orders or warnings for more than 50,000. Firefighters fought to maintain the upper hand on a huge and rapidly moving ...The Guardian - 12h -
Los Angeles firefighters battle new blaze
Tens of thousands of residents under evacuation order while city braces for possible mudslides this weekendFinancial Times - 18h -
California firefighters racing to gain control of blazes before expected high winds pick up again
More high winds are in the forecast for Southern California where the death toll from recent wildfires has reached at least 24. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston has a report from the ground and ...CBS News - Jan. 13 -
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 - Jan. 13 -
At least 10 killed in Los Angeles wildfires as crews continue to battle blazes
Officials now say at least ten people have been killed and thousands of homes, businesses, and other structures have been destroyed in the Los Angeles wildfires that continue to ravage the area. ...CBS News - Jan. 10 -
WATCH: The heroes of Los Angeles who are battling the blaze up-close
A salute to the firefighters and first responders that are working tirelessly battling the terrifying inferno.ABC News - Jan. 9 -
Los Angeles wildfires kill five and trigger exodus as firefighters battle blazes
Los Angeles was in the midst of real-life Hollywood disaster Wednesday as out-of-control wildfires forced thousands of people to flee their homes and businesses.NBC News - Jan. 8 -
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 - Jan. 7 -
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 - Jan. 7
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