Jan 21 New wildfires flare in Southern California as dangerous winds return By Christopher Weber, Associated Press The National Weather Service warned of a “particularly dangerous situation” across Los Angeles, Ventura and San Diego counties due to low humidity and powerful Santa Ana winds. Continue reading
Jan 20 Southern California to see gusty winds and extreme fire weather return By Associated Press Forecasters say gusts could peak at 70 mph (113 kph) along the coast and 100 mph (160 kph) in the mountains and foothills during extreme fire weather that is expected to last through Tuesday. Continue reading
Jan 18 Homes were burning and roads jammed before evacuation order for Palisades Fire, AP finds By Rebecca Boone, Gene Johnson, Christopher L. Keller, Claudia Lauer, Amy Taxin, Associated Press The first evacuation order covering neighborhoods closest to the start of the devastating Pacific Palisades wildfire didn’t come until about 40 minutes after some of those homes were already burning, according to an Associated Press analysis of emergency communications and… Continue reading
Jan 17 WATCH: Los Angeles officials warn against insurance fraud in aftermath of destructive fires By Associated Press The Eaton and Palisades fires’ rampage through Los Angeles has killed at least 27 people, destroyed more than 12,000 structures and put more than 80,000 under evacuation orders. The fires are likely to be among the most destructive in California… Continue reading
Jan 16 Watch 5:13 LA residents band together to help in midst of wildfire devastation By Courtney Norris While the Los Angeles wildfires have brought vast destruction and loss, we’ve also witnessed the best of humanity with Californians stepping up to help their neighbors in any way they can. We spoke with many of those people working around… Continue watching
Jan 16 As wildfires still burn, focus turns to rebuilding Los Angeles’ leveled neighborhoods By Michael R. Blood, Jaimie Ding, Associated Press Heartbroken families, burned-out business owners and beleaguered Los Angeles leaders are beginning to ponder a monumental task: rebuilding what was lost in the fires. Continue reading
Jan 16 WATCH: Los Angeles officials hold briefing on fire response after red-flag wind event By Jaimie Ding, Christopher Weber, Julie Watson, Associated Press The windy, flame-fanning weather that put the nation's second most-populous metropolitan region on edge eased up Wednesday as firefighters made significant gains against the two massive wildfires burning around Los Angeles. Continue reading
Jan 15 Watch 4:05 Los Angeles officials face tough questions about preparedness and firefighting strategy By Stephanie Sy, Jackson Hudgins It’s been more than a week since two of the most destructive wildfires in California history broke out within hours of each other in Los Angeles. Both blazes remain active and uncontained, and Angelenos again held their breath while firefighters… Continue watching
Jan 15 WATCH: Bondi claims crime is ‘gonna go through the roof’ in California after wildfires By Joshua Barajas During her confirmation hearing, attorney general nominee Pam Bondi claimed crime will 'go through the roof' in California after last week's wildfires. Continue reading
Jan 14 Watch 8:05 ‘Everything we know is gone’: Fire victims face devastated communities, uncertain future By Stephanie Sy, Marcia Biggs, Mike Fritz, Eliot Barnhart, Kayan Tara Unprecedented warnings about wind conditions have residents around the Los Angeles area on high alert again as firefighters work to control major blazes that have destroyed communities and taken at least 24 lives. Mayor Karen Bass issued an executive order… Continue watching