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California wildfires devastate Los Angeles County, killing 5 and threatening thousands of homes

Multiple wildfires, including the Palisades Fire and Eaton Fire, are raging across southern California Thursday, leaving at least 5 dead and burning more than 27,000 acres, officials say. Police have arrested 20 suspected looters.

The New York Times · 2d

Officials Warn of ‘Devastating Loss’ as Southern California Wildfires Burn Out of Control

Parts of Santa Monica were ordered to be evacuated as fast-moving flames destroyed homes along the coast in Los Angeles. Winds were picking up overnight, potentially fueling the fires.

USA TODAY on MSN · 21h

More than 100K forced to evacuate as deadly California fires burn out of control: Updates

At least 5 are dead and thousands have fled their homes as multiple wildfires fueled by Santa Ana winds blasted across Southern California.

Map Shows Air Quality Levels in California

USA TODAY on MSN · 3h

Southern California fire weather expected to linger. What does that mean for air quality?

After the fires get under control, wind could help push some particles out of the air, as will gravity with some larger compounds. Gases and fine particles could hang around longer. In burned areas, winds or movement from the cleanup could kick up contaminated soil, putting them back in the air.

Newsweek on MSN · 1d

Map Shows Air Quality Levels in California as Pacific Palisades Fire Rages

The fire has scorched more than 11,000 acres, destroyed more than 1,000 structures and forced tens of thousands to evacuate.

CBS Los Angeles on MSN · 1d

Extreme fire conditions, poor air quality remain in Southern California as high winds persist

The extreme fire conditions caused by a "life-threatening" windstorm have been deemed a "particularly dangerous situation," weather officials say.

Southern California wildfire maps

USA Today · 11h

Where are mandatory evacuation orders in place for California wildfires? See maps

See maps of where mandatory evacuation orders as well as warnings are in place for wildfires burning in the Los Angeles area.

Los Angeles Times · 1d

Southern California wildfires by the numbers: Location, size, containment and more

While the cause of each blaze has yet to be determined, all burned in or near foothill communities amid gusty winds and dry air and vegetation.

NPR · 1d

Deadly wildfires surge in size in Southern California and force more evacuations

The Palisades fire has spread to more than 15,800 acres, while the Eaton fire now burns 10,600 acres, more than quintuple its size Wednesday morning. At least five people have died.

1hon MSN

Palisades Fire devastates LA County, jumps in size as winds batter Southern California

Tens of thousands of people have fled their homes as a brush fire in the Pacific Palisades has grown to nearly 20,000 acres ...

Hosted on MSN8h

Wildfires Blanket Southern California With Smoky Air, Threatening Health of Millions

Massive wildfires burning in the Los Angeles area have filled the air with a thick cloud of smoke and ash, prompting air ...

Santa Rosa Press Democrat1d

Too wet and too dry: The crazy north-south gap in California’s rain

Some Northern California cities have been soaked with almost twice their average rainfall, while southern cities are bone-dry ...

11h

South SF police arrest 2 in USPS mail vehicle burglary

Two Southern California residents suspected of burglarizing a U.S. Postal Service vehicle in South San Francisco vehicle were ...

South Florida man's brother in California shares images from Los Angeles fires

CBS News Miami's Trish Christakis spoke with Nico Feula, who lives in Sylmar, one of the several areas impacted by the ...

15hon MSN

California Wildfire Live Updates: Red Flag Warning Will Remain Till Friday Evening As Blazes Burn More Than 2,000 Structures

Authorities continued to battle multiple wildfires across Los Angeles County as lower wind speeds are expected to provide ...

1don MSN

Pennsylvania native describes the terror of living near Los Angeles-area wildfires

Christine Sheller was born and raised in West Chester but now calls Granada Hills in the San Fernando Valley home.

18hon MSN

Why the LA wildfires will worsen California's insurance crisis — even for fire-safe regions

Even before this week's wildfires in Los Angeles County, California was in the middle of an insurance crisis spurred by the ...

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