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Firefighters need better weather to fight California’s flames. When will they get relief?
Fire danger remains high in parts of Los Angeles that have been ablaze for days, but there is hope that...
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Winds, arsonists complicate fight against LA-area wildfires as crews report progress
Firefighters reported significant gains Wednesday against the two massive wildfires burning around Los Angeles while also extinguishing smaller blazes set...
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Map of inspected, damaged or destroyed homes now available for Palisades and Eaton Fires
The Damage Inspections Dashboard that includes a detailed map of inspected homes is now available for properties within the Palisades...
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Man shot to death after overnight argument
A man was killed in the middle of a Downtown Santa Monica street this morning after an argument escalated into...
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Price gouging pushes rents to record highs
As Los Angeles residents flee devastating fires, some landlords are dramatically hiking rent prices, prompting investigations and stern warnings from...
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Evacuees can get mail in nearby locations
The wildfires burning in Southern California are a catastrophic disaster, disrupting services and operations for many organizations – including the...
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Celebrity scene shows power of social media in fire response
From an outsider’s perspective, the Los Angeles influencer scene may seem fake, but there’s been nothing more real than the...
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Contaminated drinking water is a growing concern for cities facing wildfires
As fires continue to burn across Los Angeles, several utilities have declared their drinking water unsafe until extensive testing can...
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Malibu man arrested after running over officer’s foot in attempt to enter fire zone
On January 13th at about 6:45 AM Santa Monica Police Department officers responded to the intersection of Ocean Ave and...
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Small airborne embers play a big role in the spread of wildfires
While authorities still don't know what sparked the deadly fires in the Los Angeles area, they do know one clear...
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