Los Angeles County fire chief says more than 1,000 structures destroyed by wildfires, two people killed
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles County fire chief says more than 1,000 structures destroyed by wildfires, two people killed.
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CBCWhy are trees still standing next to burned-out buildings in Los Angeles? The answer is simple
When people think of wildfires, burning trees are likely the first image that comes to mind.So when a city burns and trees are left standing, it may seem unusual at first glance.Several massive wildfires have torn through Los Angeles since Tuesday, killing a least 10 people and burning down more than 10,000 homes and other structures in a 40-kilometre expanse north of the city's downtown.As images of the fires dominate the media this week, some are questioning why trees, including the state's ic
- Hello!
Angelina Jolie and son Knox reveal poignant decision amid LA wildfires
11 people have died and 13 are missing as fires continue to ravage LA county. British child star Rory Sykes is among those who died.
- The Independent
California wildfires: How and why did fire hydrants run dry across Los Angeles?
Critics have erroneously blamed California environmental policies and empty reservoirs for lack of water
- People
Angelina Jolie Has Opened Her Home to Friends amid L.A. Fires: 'She's Doing Everything She Can to Help,' Source Says
A source tells PEOPLE the actress is "heartbroken for those who have lost their homes, or are impacted by the fires"
- BBC
What's the latest on the Los Angeles wildfires and what caused them?
Everything you need to know about the blazes that have forced thousands to leave their homes.
- Reuters
How one California man tried saving his block from wildfire
Despite it all, Tristin Perez never left his Altadena home during the deadly Eaton fire. A police officer told him and his neighbors to evacuate early on Wednesday morning as the fire raced down the hillside above them. Instead, Perez insisted on trying to save his property and his neighbors’ homes along El Molino Avenue.
- The Independent
Los Angeles Getty Center’s priceless collection braces for wildfires as evacuation order expands to museum
The museum is considered the ‘safest place for art during a fire’
- The Independent
Stern arrest warning issued after LA fires air tanker is grounded by crash with civilian drone
The plane is likely to be out of action until Monday
- The Independent
LA fires latest: High winds set to return tonight as landlords slammed for hiking prices during home shortage
Palisades and Eaton fires continue to rage with at least 16 dead across Los Angeles county
- INSIDER
Day 5: Evacuation zone for Palisades Fire expanded as LA blazes now span 38,000 acres
About 38,000 acres have burned so far, and at least 13 deaths have been reported, in what could be the most costly fire in California history.
- The Independent
LA wildfires mapped: 37,000 acre Palisades and Eaton blazes barely contained as fears over wind mount
Death toll has risen to 16 while more than 12,000 structures have been burned down
- The Telegraph
Largest LA wildfire shifts direction, forcing new evacuations
The largest of the Los Angeles wildfires has changed course, triggering new evacuation orders in wealthy neighbourhoods.
- The Independent
When will the UK cold snap end?
Temperatures to reach up to 11C in Scotland and Northern Ireland
- Associated Press
16 dead, 16 missing as fire crews try to corral Los Angeles blazes before winds return this week
Firefighters scrambled Sunday to make further progress against wildfires that have destroyed thousands of homes and killed 16 people in the Los Angeles area as forecasters again warned of dangerous weather with the return of strong winds this week. The National Weather Service issued red flag warnings for severe fire conditions through Wednesday, with sustained winds of 50 mph (80 kph) and gusts in the mountains reaching 70 mph (113 kph). The most dangerous day will be Tuesday, said weather service meteorologist Rich Thompson.
- Deadline
L.A. Wildfires: Newsom Sends More National Guard Personnel To LA To Halt Looters, Fires – Update
UPDATE, 2:25 PM: There are about to be a lot more boots on the ground in LA to stop crime amidst the fires that have reduced large swaths of the county to ash, Gavin Newsom made clear today. Two days after around 400 National Guard troops were first deployed to counter looters and the wildfires …
- The Guardian
Community groups provide relief as LA staggers from wildfire emergency
Volunteer organizations fill in to provide rides and supplies to a city devastated by fire, and offer ways to contribute
- USA TODAY
James Woods tearfully recalls evacuating in Pacific Palisades fire: 'Like an inferno'
Actor James Woods got emotional during an interview Wednesday as he recalled evacuating his Los Angeles home amid the Pacific Palisades fire.
- Fortune
Three-fourths of homeowners may not have enough insurance to fully cover losses after a disaster, study says
"When consumers focus on premiums rather than coverage limits, insurers have a very natural incentive to cut prices by offering less insurance."
- CNN
Significant winter storm shutters the South and cancels more than 3,000 US flights
A potent winter storm is hammering the South with snow and ice, causing major travel disruptions and power outages just a day after it walloped the Plains.
- WSJ
What We Know About Why L.A. Fire Hydrants Ran Dry During Wildfires
When fire hydrants ran dry during the Pacific Palisades fire, it sparked a wave of anger and even misinformation. Here’s how L.A.’s water system works and what we know about why the hydrants ran out.