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California, Los Angeles Fire Department and wildfires

California wildfires devastate Los Angeles County, killing 5 and threatening thousands of homes

Multiple wildfires, including the Palisades Fire and Eaton Fire, are raging across southern California Thursday, leaving at least 5 dead and burning more than 27,000 acres, officials say. Police have arrested 20 suspected looters.

The New York Times · 2d

Officials Warn of ‘Devastating Loss’ as Southern California Wildfires Burn Out of Control

Parts of Santa Monica were ordered to be evacuated as fast-moving flames destroyed homes along the coast in Los Angeles. Winds were picking up overnight, potentially fueling the fires.

USA TODAY on MSN · 21h

More than 100K forced to evacuate as deadly California fires burn out of control: Updates

At least 5 are dead and thousands have fled their homes as multiple wildfires fueled by Santa Ana winds blasted across Southern California.

Southern California, air quality

USA TODAY on MSN · 3h

Southern California fire weather expected to linger. What does that mean for air quality?

After the fires get under control, wind could help push some particles out of the air, as will gravity with some larger compounds. Gases and fine particles could hang around longer. In burned areas, winds or movement from the cleanup could kick up contaminated soil, putting them back in the air.

Newsweek on MSN · 10h

California Wildfires: Map Update Reveals Air Quality Levels As LA Burns

Air quality across parts of California is deteriorating to hazardous levels as strong winds drive rapid wildfire spread and stir up heavy dust.

CBS Los Angeles on MSN · 1d

Extreme fire conditions, poor air quality remain in Southern California as high winds persist

The extreme fire conditions caused by a "life-threatening" windstorm have been deemed a "particularly dangerous situation," weather officials say.

1hon MSN

Palisades Fire devastates LA County, jumps in size as winds batter Southern California

Tens of thousands of people have fled their homes as a brush fire in the Pacific Palisades has grown to nearly 20,000 acres ...

Santa Rosa Press Democrat1d

Too wet and too dry: The crazy north-south gap in California’s rain

Some Northern California cities have been soaked with almost twice their average rainfall, while southern cities are bone-dry ...

Hosted on MSN2h

Santa Cruz County strike teams head south to fight raging Los Angeles fires

Cal Fire San Mateo-Santa Cruz Unit Chief Jed Wilson told the Sentinel that 89 Cal Fire personnel, including 32 inmate crew ...

10h

South SF police arrest 2 in USPS mail vehicle burglary

Two Southern California residents suspected of burglarizing a U.S. Postal Service vehicle in South San Francisco vehicle were ...

9hon MSN

What Starts a Wildfire? Three Potential Causes of California's Active Fires

Multiple wildfires continue to burn in Los Angeles County, with the causes of each blaze under investigation. The Palisades ...

1d

South Florida man's brother in California shares images from Los Angeles fires

CBS News Miami's Trish Christakis spoke with Nico Feula, who lives in Sylmar, one of the several areas impacted by the ...

Hosted on MSN8h

Wildfires Blanket Southern California With Smoky Air, Threatening Health of Millions

Massive wildfires burning in the Los Angeles area have filled the air with a thick cloud of smoke and ash, prompting air ...

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