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.
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California fires live: five people killed and landmarks threatened as wildfires rage across Los Angeles
Now 130,000 people under evacuation orders as communities affected from the Pacific Coast to inland Pasadena. Full report: overwhelmed firefighters struggle to contain blazes Visual explainer: ...The Guardian - 19m -
‘Essential’: nearly 400 incarcerated firefighters deployed as LA battles wildfires
The firefighters earn $5.80-$10.24 per day plus $1 an hour when responding to active emergencies, according to CDCR. Hundreds of incarcerated firefighters are helping battle the destructive blazes ...The Guardian - 3h -
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California wildfires: deadly blazes continue to grow as officials warn of shortage of firefighters – latest updates
Tens of thousands of homes affected by ‘unprecedented’ fires in Los Angeles area; aircraft return to dropping water after winds grounded them. Visual explainer: why are the LA wildfires so ...The Guardian - 12h -
Images show Palisades Fire, other blazes ravaging Los Angeles area
Striking images from Los Angeles County show the early extent of damage caused by the Palisades Fire and other wildfires.CBS News - 13h -
Los Angeles fire official on multiple wildfires burning
Capt. Sheila Kelliher of the Los Angeles County Fire Department joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the latest in battling multiple wildfires in the area.CBS News - 15h -
Officials give update on Los Angeles area wildfires that have killed at least 2 | Special Report
Authorities in Southern California gave an update Wednesday morning on the devastating wildfires burning around Los Angeles. Vladimir Duthiers anchored CBS News' special report.CBS News - 17h -
Evacuee describes Los Angeles wildfires
Sue Kohl, an evacuee of the Palisades Fire, joined CBS News Los Angeles to describe the fire and what she saw as she escaped for safety.CBS News - 18h -
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 - 1d
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More than 100,000 told to evacuate as L.A. blazes leave 5 dead and threaten Hollywood landmarks
The Palisades and Eaton fires, the two largest, cover 27,8000 acres and are still 0% contained.NBC News - 15m -
What we know on L.A. fire evacuations, maps, causes and more
Fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, a series of ferocious wildfires erupted Tuesday and roared across the Los Angeles area, destroying hundreds of homes and killing at least five people.NBC News - 4h -
The dangerous combination fueling the L.A. fires: Exceptional dryness and strong winds
Prolonged drought, an exceptionally dry winter and powerful Santa Ana winds set up a dangerous triple whammy of extreme conditions that have fueled several out-of-control wildfires in the Los ...NBC News - 7h -
Families flee Palisades Fire with prized possessions and minutes to spare
With wildfires that exploded quickly and rapidly approached their homes, some California residents had only a few minutes to choose what possesions to save.NBC News - 9h -
Fire alarms sound as flames engulf building during live NBC News report
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