The fires consuming Los Angeles are just the beginning
You can’t even call the LA fires a warning shot. Rather, they are merely the latest episode in a rapidly unfolding story.
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At least 16 dead in LA fires as dangerous winds could persist; crews douse roads in retardant
LOS ANGELES − The death toll from a devastating series of fires in Los Angeles County rose to 16, officials announced, as air ...
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Lessons from the LA Wildfires
Wind-blown embers leap ahead of the fire front to start new “spot” fires. Under these conditions, it is impossible to stop or control a blaze. Photo ...
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Why Los Angeles was unprepared for this fire
In Los Angeles’s chaparral-covered ecosystem, wildfires in the mountains are an annual ritual. But when those fires leaped ...
Hughes fire surpasses 10,000 acres near Castaic; evacuations ordered and 5 Freeway reopens
The blaze was reported just after 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22 in the area of Lake Hughes Road near the 5 Freeway, according ...
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Photos from the LA fires show how houses catch on fire — and how homeowners can protect their property
The Los Angeles firestorms show how quickly wildfires can turn into urban fires. Flying embers, not direct flames, often ignite homes first. Homeowners can mitigate fire risk by maintaining a ...
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LA fires: Crews nationwide head to California to aid firefighters
Officials have said more than 100,000 people are under evacuation orders because of all the fires. Oregon sends 300 firefighters to LA. On Wednesday ... yet again,” said Forest Grove Fire ...
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Los Angeles Ablaze But Congress Ignores Controlled Burn Law
The National Prescribed Fire Act was introduced for the third time in May 2024, but this bipartisan version died as fires ...
30 of the most beautiful beaches across the US
If you're dreaming of warmer weather, check out these seaside spots, from Kiawah Island in South Carolina to Kā'anapali Beach ...