Los Angeles County, California Wildfire

New LA County fire explodes to over 10,000 acres

California fires live updates: New LA County fire explodes to over 10,000 acres

Two people were arrested for arson in separate incidents just outside the fire zone on Wednesday, according to the LAPD. In one incident, a citizen extinguished a fire in a tree and detained an arson suspect, police said. That suspect admitted to starting the fire because he "liked the smell of burning leaves," police said.

Sacramento Bee · 16h

Update: Palisades Fire at 72% containment, 23,448 acres affected in Los Angeles County

Palisades Fire initially started 10:30 a.m. Jan. 7 in Los Angeles County. It has burned 23,448 acres after being active for 16 days. A crew of 3,274 firefighters has been working on site and they managed to contain 72% of the fire by Thursday morning. The blaze's cause remains under investigation.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

Hughes Fire breaks out near Castaic Lake in Los Angeles County: See wildfire map

The Hughes Fire has spread over 8,096 acres after starting just before lunchtime in Los Angeles County's Castaic Lake area on Wednesday.

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The Associated Press on MSN · 1h

Aerial attack helps firefighters maintain the upper hand on a huge fire north of Los Angeles

CASTAIC, Calif. (AP) — Firefighters fought to maintain the upper hand on a huge and rapidly moving wildfire that swept through rugged mountains north of Los Angeles and resulted in more than 50,000 people being put under evacuation orders or warnings.

HuffPost · 1h

Progress Is Made On A Huge Fire North Of Los Angeles While New Fires Erupt In Southern California

Firefighters have slowed the spread of a huge wildfire churning through rugged mountains north of Los Angeles where dangerous winds gained strength again.

Reuters on MSN · 2h

Firefighters halt advance of latest Los Angeles wildfire

(Reuters) -Firefighters stopped the expansion of a new wildfire north of Los Angeles on Thursday after it spread rapidly, as California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a $2.5 billion relief package for the fire-devastated region.

California, Wildfire

NBC News · 6h

California wildfires: What we know about L.A.-area fires, what caused them, who is affected and more

Fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, a series of ferocious wildfires erupted the second week of January and roared across the Los Angeles area.

USA Today · 10h

Where are mandatory evacuation orders for California wildfires? See maps

On Wednesday, 31,000 people were forced to evacuate their homes, while another 23,000 were under evacuation warnings, according to Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna. The wildfire is being stoked by Southern California's lack of humidity and highly windy conditions.

Newsweek on MSN · 1d

California Wildfire Map Shows Where Every Fire Is Burning

Six wildfires are burning in Southern California, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire). Earlier this month, two significant wildfires ignited in Los Angeles and quickly grew to encompass thousands of acres.

Los Angeles wildfires timeline: How the deadly blazes unfolded

Dozens of people are believed to have died in the Palisades and Eaton fires, which have burned down whole swaths of ...

Los Angeles area sees strong winds amid increased fire risk as new fires break out in San Diego County

The Palisades and Eaton wildfires continue burning in the Los Angeles area as Southern California prepares for increased fire danger.

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Firefighters battle to maintain the upper hand on a huge fire north of Los Angeles

Firefighters fought to maintain the upper hand on a huge and rapidly moving wildfire that swept through rugged mountains ...

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What we know about the victims killed in the California wildfires

Twenty-seven people have died across the Los Angeles area. Officials have said the true death toll isn’t known as the fires ...

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L.A. fire updates: Hughes fire rages on as red flag warning continue - Los Angeles Times

The Hughes, Sepulveda and Laguna fires are the latest blazes in a nerve-racking week as Southern California heads into a ...

12h

Cracks emerge in House GOP after speaker’s threat to saddle California wildfire aid with conditions

In an interview aired Wednesday night, Trump said he may withhold aid to California until the state adjusts how it manages its scarce water resources. He falsely claimed that California’s fish ...

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Why all California homeowners could be on the hook for LA County wildfire costs

Insurance providers could charge policyholders a “supplemental fee” if the state’s insurer of last resort runs out of money.

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California revamps its website for L.A. County fire recovery

The state has unveiled its revamped fire relief website offering a one-stop shop to help those affected by the L.A. County ...

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