How Fire Containment Works and Why It’s Proved So Hard in California
The first priority for firefighters tackling the devastating Los Angeles wildfires was to stop them spreading. This process, known as containment, saved many neighborhoods from the blazes that left at least 28 people dead and destroyed more than 16,
L.A. fire maps show Palisades, Eaton, Hughes and more fires in California right now
California wildfires: What we know about L.A.-area fires, maps, what caused them, who is affected and more
California Wildfire Map Shows Where Every Fire Is Burning
Six wildfires are burning in Southern California, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire).
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Aerial view of Hughes Fire near Los Angeles
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L.A. fire updates: Hughes fire rages on as red flag warning continue - Los Angeles Times
The Hughes, Sepulveda and Laguna fires are among the latest blazes for Southern California during a fourth consecutive day of red flag fire weather warnings.
With a forecast of dangerous winds, LAFD pre-deploys to avoid failings of Palisades fire
With more dangerous winds coming, LAFD says it has staffed all of its available extra engines and staged more than two dozen engines in fire risk areas, measures they failed to take ahead of the deadly Palisades fire.
Fire risk and strong winds continue in Southern California with potential rain on the horizon
Parched Southern California was forecast to face more dangerous winds on Wednesday but could get some needed rain this weekend, dampening prospects of another round of deadly wildfires while raising the possibility of challenges like toxic ash runoff.
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California is years behind in implementing a law to make homes more fire resistant
But as Los Angeles grapples with blazes that have ... would be subject to the new rules because they are deemed at highest fire risk by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. The fire, driven by hurricane-force winds that spread embers ...
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Los Angeles fire losses could reach $30 billion for insurers
This is the "costliest wildfire event in California history." Multiple fires raging across the Los Angeles ... down in the fire, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection said.
Timelapse Video Shows Hughes Fire Explode in Southern California
The Hughes fire has burned through 3,407 acres since it started late Wednesday morning, according to local officials.
Dangerous winds return to Southern California as new wildfires break out
Winds have picked up and are expected to continue through Tuesday morning, raising the risk of new wildfires sparking
California Fire Map Update As Fig, Border 2, Hughes Blazes Rage
As of Friday morning, there are nine active wildfires burning in California and a red flag warning remains in place.
Massive new Los Angeles-area fire balloons as winds pick up
Powerful winds and bone-dry conditions could pose a challenge to firefighters battling new wildfires in southern California on Thursday, including a blaze that swelled over the past day and forced tens of thousands of evacuations north of Los Angeles.