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Los Angeles sheriff says more deaths possible in wildfires

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

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.

NBC News on MSN · 2h

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.

BBC · 9h

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.

Eaton Fire in Los Angeles County at 3% containment

Time · 19h

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 MSN8h

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 ...

San Fernando Valley under threat as Los Angeles fire rages on

Aircraft dropped water and fire retardant on steep hills to stem the eastward spread of the Palisades Fire. The LA county ...

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 ...

5hon MSN

Los Angeles wildfires continue to threaten lives and property, burning through more than 39,000 acres

The fires have swept through more than 39,000 acres so far. Officials report that at least 16 people have died.

Los Angeles wildfire: DC-10 tanker drops 10,000 gallons of fire retardant to restrain devastation, video goes viral

Amid several viral videos of destruction, a footage of a DC -10 air tanker dropping around 10,000 gallons of fire retardant ...

13h

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.

ABC News1d

Los Angeles

FBI agents searched the home of a Los Angeles deputy mayor over a bomb threat he allegedly made against Los Angeles City Hall earlier this year, the mayor's office said.

Deadly Southern California fires destroy thousands of homes, decimate Los Angeles area

The Palisades, Eaton, Hurst, Lidia and Kenneth fires are burning in Southern California, destroying more than 10,000 ...

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