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Los Angeles sheriff says more deaths possible in wildfires

"We don't know what to expect," Los Angeles sheriff says of more possible deaths in wildfires

Wildfires burning in Los Angeles County have left five people dead and burned thousands of structures to the ground this week, becoming some of the most destructive the area has seen in decades.

BBC · 6h

What's the latest on the Los Angeles wildfires and what caused them?

"Climate change, including increased heat, extended drought, and a thirsty atmosphere, has been a key driver in increasing the risk and extent of wildfires in the western United States," the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says.

NBC News on MSN · 9h

Are arsonists responsible for the Los Angeles wildfires?

In the case of the Eaton Fire, the investigators are likely to use magnets to help them hunt for the tiny, melted pieces of metal that could have been shed by power lines if they slapped together. But the existence of the metal doesn’t necessarily indicate that’s how the fire started, Nordskog said.

Eaton Fire in Los Angeles County at 3% containment

Time · 16h

The Conditions That Led to the ‘Unprecedented’ Los Angeles County Fires

“This is a tragic time in our history,” said Los Angeles County Police Department Sheriff Jim McDonnell during a press briefing on Wednesday. “These are…unprecedented conditions, but also unpredictable as the fire continues to spread and pop up in different locations, none of us know where the next one is going to be.”

Sacramento Bee · 1d

Update: Eaton Fire in Los Angeles County at 3% containment

Eaton Fire. Eaton Fire initially started 6:18 p.m. Jan. 7 in Los Angeles County. Since its discovery four days ago, it has burned 14,117 acres. A f

Yahoo · 1d

Eaton fire 3% contained; evacuation orders remain

The deadly Eaton fire has burned almost 14,000 acres and was only 3% contained as of Friday morning. In an update Friday morning, Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone said the fire is estimated at 13,

NBC Los Angeles on MSN5h

Returning home? Here's what the LA County Sheriff wants you to know

As thousands of Angelenos return home for the first time in days, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has a few tips ...

14h

Los Angeles wildfires: Fresh evacuations ordered Friday evening after Palisades Fire flares up

For five consecutive days, wildfires fanned by strong winds have ravaged neighborhoods in Los Angeles, destroying more than ...

10h

Firefighters race to contain Los Angeles wildfires with menacing winds forecast to return

Officials are working to cut off spreading flames before strong winds return, which could push the wildfires toward the J.

12h

Los Angeles Wildfire Air Quality Threatens Food Safety

The USDA warns that wildfires, such as those raging in the Los Angeles Area, can render food in homes unsafe to eat.

12h

Los Angeles Fire Department budget sustained cuts but saw overall increase

In May 2024, the city of Los Angeles adopted a Fiscal Year 2024 - 2025 budget that cut the appropriations for the fire ...

22h

Deadly Los Angeles wildfires: New evacuation orders as biggest blaze stretches east

Crews have reported some progress in the battle against LA’s deadly wildfires, but tens of thousands remain under evacuation ...

2don MSN

National Guard, curfews to help manage Los Angeles County fire zones

We have had 400 National Guard members throughout the state ready to support us ... this effort will allow law enforcement to free up our resources and move personnel to other critical areas ...

1don MSN

California fires live updates: LA sheriff says city looks like ‘atomic bomb dropped'

At least 10 people are dead and many more injured as several fires broke out across Southern California amid historically dry ...

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