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Jan 14

Strong winds threaten more Los Angeles blazes as firefighters deploy widely and residents prepare to flee

By Christopher Weber, Julie Watson, John Seewer, Associated Press

LA County's fire chief says crews are better prepared but warns that everyone in the potential fire zones should be ready to evacuate.

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Jan 13

Watch 9:46
Dangerous winds pick up as crews continue to battle devastating LA-area fires

By Geoff Bennett, Jackson Hudgins, Eliot Barnhart

Dangerous wind conditions are picking up speed and threatening to spread devastating fires in Southern California. Four of the major fires have burned through more than 62 square miles. At least 25 people have died, nearly 30 more are missing…

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Jan 13

Planes are dumping ocean water to fight the Los Angeles fires. Here’s why using saltwater is typically a last resort

By Patrick Megonigal, The Conversation

While the consequences of adding seawater to ecosystems are not yet well understood, we can gain insights on what to expect by considering the effects of sea-level rise.

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Jan 13

California wildfires could leave deeper inequality in their wake

By Terry Tang, Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Jae Hong, Associated Press

A drive through the charred neighborhoods around Altadena shows that the fires burned through a remarkable haven for generations of Black families avoiding discriminatory housing practices elsewhere.

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Jan 13

Los Angeles wildfire deaths rise to 24 as crews prepare for return of strong winds

By Christopher Weber, Holly Ramer, Associated Press

The National Weather Service issued a rare warning of a "particularly dangerous situation," beginning overnight Monday into Tuesday.

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Jan 12

Analysis: 5 ways to look at the Los Angeles fires through the lens of climate realism

By Varun Sivaram, Council on Foreign Relations

The wildfires scorching the region around Los Angeles are likely to be the most expensive in history. But future climate change-related disasters will certainly top them in cost.

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Jan 12

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Los Angeles fires cause widespread closures, heavy damage to area’s schools

By John Yang, Lorna Baldwin, Juliet Fuisz, Andrew Corkery

Firefighters are racing to contain the wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area during a lull in the winds, which are set to strengthen again Sunday night. The Los Angeles Unified School District is the second-largest in the nation, with 500,000…

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Jan 12

Death toll from Los Angeles wildfires rises to 16 as crews fight to contain blazes

By Christopher Weber, Holly Ramer, Associated Press

Firefighters scrambled Sunday to make further progress against wildfires that have killed 16 people in the Los Angeles area as forecasters again warned of dangerous weather with the return of strong winds this week.

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Jan 11

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Residents reel from Los Angeles fires as deaths rise and high winds threaten to return

By Stephanie Sy, Lorna Baldwin, Sam Lane, Lena I. Jackson

The desperate battle between firefighters and wildfires in the Los Angeles area has entered its fifth day, with more evacuations underway as high winds threaten more lives and homes. Officials say 11 deaths from the fires have been confirmed so…

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Jan 11

Watch 3:35
How to protect yourself from the health hazards of wildfire smoke

By Ali Rogin, Claire Mufson, Andrew Corkery

Vast plumes of smoke and ash from the California wildfires are threatening the health of people miles away, and has led both the Biden administration and Los Angeles County to declare public health emergencies. Ali Rogin speaks with Dr. Russell…

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