California infernos in January? Here’s why wildfire season keeps getting longer, more devastating
This story originally appeared in CalMatters. As climate change warms the planet, wildfires have become so unpredictable and extreme that new words were invented: firenado, gigafire, fire siege — even fire pandemic.
California Was Already in Home-Insurance Crisis Before Los Angeles Infernos
Industry officials warn of widespread economic damage on par with some of the biggest fire disasters in recent memory.
Los Angeles wildfires: in pictures
The first sign of worry for many was thick smoke blowing down from the hills of the affluent Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles, which borders Santa Monica and the famous Malibu coast. LA residents are accustomed to wildfires but the Palisades fire spread rapidly out of control.
Deadly Los Angeles wildfires keep burning, with challenging weather still ahead
Wildfires which have killed at least 11 people and left behind widespread destruction in Los Angeles County continue to burn Friday while more strong winds and challenging weather conditions are forecasted for the coming days.
Los Angeles residents warned to stay inside as wildfires turn air toxic
Health bosses warned people living in Los Angeles on Saturday to stay indoors because of dangerous wildfire smoke wreathing the area.
Los Angeles wildfires: 16 dead, Palisades Fire expands as weather change escalates risk
The Palisades Fire continued to spread northeast, triggering fresh evacuations in affluent Southern California neighbourhoods.
Los Angeles fights back: Partial containment of wildfires
Firefighters have partially gained control over two large forest fires in Los Angeles. The Palisades and Eaton fires have been partially extinguished with support from neighbouring states, the federal government,
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Infernos Rage Through Los Angeles: Costly Flames, Displaced Lives
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LA wildfires claim 11 as infernos continue to impact thousands
Wildfires ravaging parts of Los Angeles County have displaced more than 180,000 residents, and now, the death toll has risen ...
Critical days ahead as emergency crews make progress against L.A. fires
Fire fighters battling raging wildfires in California are making progress but find themselves at a critical juncture, ...
Trump seizes on Los Angeles infernos to reopen his feud with Newsom
Walls of fire devoured neighborhoods, forcing tens of thousands of residents to flee for their lives. But as a cataclysm ...
Palisades Fire is the most destructive ever to hit Los Angeles as forceful winds fuel infernos
The ferocious Pacific Palisades Fire ripping through Los Angeles is barely a day old, but already stands among the most ...
Photo gallery: Infernos in Southern California
If you didn’t know any better, you’d think the images coming out of Southern California were from a movie straight out of the ...
Narrow Roads, Deep Canyons: L.A. Firefighters Confront Nature’s Perfect Firetrap
In spots like Topanga Canyon, strike teams from around the country face some of the most complex firefighting topography in ...
Los Angeles wildfires: Big businesses make donations, offer services to those impacted by infernos
Several companies are offering services and donations to victims of the Los Angeles wildfires that have killed at least 11 ...
From snowstorms to infernos: A week of climate crisis disrupt American lives
A week of extremes gripped the US: blizzards and frigid air swept the nation, Los Angeles faced its worst wildfires amid a ...
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LA city, fire officials deny rift as infernos rage
Los Angeles city and fire officials put on a united front Saturday following reports of a furious row over the handling of ...