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Santa Monica issues emergency order in response to Palisades Fire
The City of Santa Monica has taken another step in responding to the Palisades Fire, issuing an emergency order on...
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Hell comes for the City of Angels
With a another fire bursting into life on Wednesday night, Los Angeles is burning like it never has before. Los...
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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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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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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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All Santa Monica and Malibu Schools will be closed on Wednesday
All Santa Monica and Malibu schools will be closed on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 due to the Palisades Fire, concerning...
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Los Angeles declares state of emergency over Palisades fire
The City of Los Angeles is responding to the Palisades Fire amidst the dangerous wind storm impacting the L.A. region....
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