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Palisades Fire has burned 20,000 acres and is currently 8% contained according to officials
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass joined City and County officials on Friday morning as they give the latest updates on...
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First death confirmed in the Palisades Fire
After days of uncontrolled burning, officials confirmed the first death in the Palisades Fire on Wednesday. The Los Angeles Sheriff’s...
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Fifth major wildfire ignites in already scorched L.A.
Los Angeles is burning in yet another location as the so called “Sunset Fire” has broken out near Runyon Canyon. ...
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California infernos in January? Here’s why wildfire season keeps getting longer and more devastating
As climate change warms the planet, wildfires have become so unpredictable and extreme that new words were invented: firenado, gigafire, fire siege...
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North of Montana ordered to evacuate due to Palisades Fire
At 2:20 p.m. on Wednesday, the City of Santa Monica issued a new Evacuation Order due to the ongoing Palisades...
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President Joe Biden gives impromptu press conference at Santa Monica Airport
President Joe Biden and California Governor Gavin Newsom delivered an update on the wildfire situation currently being faced by not...
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Santa Monica residents are mixed on staying or leaving amidst Palisades Fire
As the Palisades Fire continues to rage just north of Santa Monica, some local residents have chosen to stay in...
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LA Water System Strained as Wildfires Rage, 135,000 Without Power
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power is grappling with unprecedented demands on its water system and widespread power...
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Warnings and Evacuations Remain in Place as Palisades Fire Devastates Los Angeles
Warnings and Evacuations Remain in Place as Palisades Fire and Three Other Major Wildfires Devastate Los Angeles, Destroying 1,100 Structures...
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Evacuation Orders Persist for Santa Monica and Palisades Fire
Evacuation orders remain in place for northern Santa Monica and all of Pacific Palisades as firefighters emerge from a long...
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