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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 communities
California wildfires live updates: At least 27 dead as 3 blazes still burn in Los Angeles, Ventura counties
Three wildfires continue to burn in the Los Angeles region, according to Cal Fire. The Palisades and Eaton fires have scorched nearly 40,000 acres, destroying thousands of homes and forcing tens of thousands of evacuations. The fires are 27% and 65% contained, respectively, but authorities said earlier this week that the blazes had little growth.
As winds lighten, firefighters push to contain Los Angeles wildfires
As weather conditions improve and firefighters make progress in containing the Los Angeles wildfires, they’re contending with dangerous conditions. Follow for live updates.
California Prisoners Drafted In To Help Wildfire Effort In Los Angeles
California prisoners help fight wildfires in a Los Angeles mandatory evacuation zone. Fire-wrecked Los Angeles wait for dangerous winds to drop and give a much-needed break to firefighters. "It's the first thing I've done in my life that I'm proud of" says inmate Jacob Castro.
Los Angeles Fire Department air, ground crews work together to put out California wildfires
LAFD Battalion Chief Brett Willis and LAFD Chief Pilot Dan Child spoke about how their crews are holding up as they fight the California wildfires, what goes into each drop of water and fire retardant from firefighting aircraft and why they don't use ocean water to put out fires.
Los Angeles Wildfires: Extreme Danger as Hurricane Winds Fuel Crisis
Southern California is facing a wildfire crisis as extreme fire danger and hurricane-force winds fuel destruction. With 25 lives lost and 13 people still missing, fires like the Eaton Fire

Here's how to help wildfire victims

California Wildfire Updates: Pacific Palisades Fire At 31% Containment As Firefighters Make Crucial Progress
First responders increased containment on multiple fires burning in Los Angeles County on Friday, making progress after more ...
California wildfires devastate working-class families, destroying homes and livelihoods
Lower-wage workers in some of the homes and businesses ravaged by fires are scrambling to find housing and jobs with little ...
Displaced Los Angeles homeowners face price gouging after wildfires
Jay Gilberg bought a five-bedroom, 4,800-square-foot (446-sq-meter) home in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Pacific Palisades ...
The Weeknd Joins Billionaires And Celebrities Donating To Los Angeles Fire Victims
From direct donations to auctions and a charity benefit concert—here's how celebrities and billionaire are helping victims of ...
Los Angeles wildfires: California Gov. Newsom slammed for 'sideshow' as he defends state's response
A California lawmaker is urging leaders to learn from their mistakes from previous California wildfires and unite to come up ...
Wildfires can contaminate drinking water systems with harmful chemicals − here’s what Los Angeles needs to know
The wildfires in the Los Angeles area have destroyed thousands of structures, many of them homes, and firefighters continue ...
Atmospheric Rivers May Get Worse After California Wildfires
Thousands of acres have been burned in Los Angeles, and the burn scars could flood easily should a moisture-laden storm hit.
California is years behind in implementing a law to make homes more fire resistant
California is years behind in implementing a 2020 law aiming to make it harder for homes to burn during a wildfire.