Thousands evacuated as new fast-growing fire ignites near Los Angeles
The out-of-control blaze has grown to more than 8,000 acres in just hours fuelled by winds.
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Death toll rises to 25 amid new Los Angeles warnings and thousands still under evacuation orders – as it happened
Firefighters expect difficult and treacherous day as red flag warning forecasts winds of up to 75mph. This blog is now closed. Private firefighting crews prompt furious public debate Tell us ...The Guardian - Jan. 15 -
New evacuations ordered as stubborn Palisades Fire expands east in Los Angeles
Nearly 7,000 firefighters are working to contain the spreading flames in Los Angeles County on Saturday, with no end in sight. Overnight, the Palisades Fire, the largest of the brush fires, grew by ...CBS News - Jan. 11 -
Another fire roars to life in Los Angeles, triggering new evacuations
As crews try to contain the massive wildfires in southern California, a new one has popped up, triggering more evacuations. It comes as the death toll continues to climb. NBC’s Tom Llamas reports ...NBC News - Jan. 10 -
Hollywood Hills scorched as Sunset Fire ignites in Los Angeles
The Sunset Fire started as a brush fire in Los Angeles' Hollywood Hills amid windstorm conditions. By mid-Thursday morning, the fire was stopped, an official said.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
Eye Opener: Wildfires force thousands to evacuate near Los Angeles
Wildfires fueled by high winds force tens of thousands to evacuate near Los Angeles. Also, President-elect Trump refuses to rule out using military force to try and take control of Greenland and ...CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Thousands ordered to evacuate as wildfires burn around Los Angeles
The Los Angeles County Fire Department has warned more than 10,000 homes are at risk as strong winds fuel devastating wildfires in Southern California. CBS News correspondents Danya Bacchus and ...CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Los Angeles fires latest: 30,000 evacuate as Pacific Palisades fire spreads
The City of Los Angeles declared a state of emergency over the massive fire, which spanned nearly 3,000 acres as of Tuesday evening.ABC News - Jan. 7 -
Los Angeles Fires Force Thousands to Evacuate
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