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 GoFundMe becomes a repository of harrowing stories and relief as wildfires burn By Matt Sedensky, Associated Press In an era of constant connection, on-demand expectations, pinpointed preferences and endless customization, browsability and tailoring are second nature. Why not for disaster relief, too?… Continue reading
Jan 15 As Los Angeles burns, Hollywood’s awards season turns into a pledge drive By Jake Coyle, Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press The Oscars have never meant less, but, at the same time, they might be more important than ever as a beacon of perseverance for the reeling movie capital. Continue reading
Jan 15 Firefighters need better weather to fight California’s flames. When will they get relief? By Dana Beltaji, Isabella O'Malley, Associated Press Fire danger remains high in parts of Los Angeles that have been ablaze for days, but there is hope that better weather over the weekend will give firefighters battling the flames some much-needed relief. Continue reading
Jan 15 Crews report gains against massive LA wildfires as winds and arsonists complicate the fight By Jaimie Ding, Julie Watson, John Seewer, Associated Press Firefighters reported significant gains against the two massive wildfires burning around Los Angeles while also extinguishing smaller blazes set by arsonists. Continue reading
Jan 14 Lawsuits claims Southern California Edison equipment sparked devastating Eaton Fire By Jason Dearen, Associated Press Authorities still haven't determined an official cause for any of the fires, which began last Tuesday amid hurricane-force winds and have killed at least 24 people in the Los Angeles area. Continue reading