New wildfire near Los Angeles explodes to 9,400 acres, forces evacuations
By David Swanson and Daniel Trotta CASTAIC, California (Reuters) -A new wildfire that broke out north of Los Angeles on Wednesday rapidly spread to more than 9,400 acres (38 square km), fueled by strong winds and dry brush,
Los Angeles begins long recovery from fires — and braces for new disasters
Officials released details about the recovery effort from the initial Los Angeles fires — expected to last up to 18 months as authorities clear the wreckage.
Update: 14,021 acres affected in Los Angeles County by Eaton Fire, still 95% contained
Eaton Fire initially started 6:18 p.m. Jan. 7 in Los Angeles County. Since its discovery 15 days ago, it has burned 14,021 acres. A fire crew of 1,837 has been working on site and, as of Wednesday evening, they managed to contain 95% of the fire. However, investigations into the cause are ongoing.
Firefighters battle a huge new fire north of Los Angeles that’s already put 50,000 in evacuation zones
The Hughes Fire broke out late Wednesday morning and in less than a day had charred nearly 16 square miles of trees and brush near Lake Castaic.
Los Angeles artists, collectors reel from wildfires
As the Los Angeles area begins the formidable task of rebuilding after the most destructive wildfires in its history, the city's artists and art collectors are mourning what could amount to billions of dollars in irreplaceable art that went up in flames.
Los Angeles wildfires timeline: How the deadly blazes unfolded
Dozens of people are believed to have died in the Palisades and Eaton fires, which have burned down whole swaths of communities
Los Angeles Wildfires Spark Interest in Adobe, Natural Building Materials
Fans of "natural building" techniques, like the cob used by Pedersen, see need and opportunity. Adobe bricks made of clay, sand and straw, similar to cob, have long been used in the Southwest. More recently, hay bale houses have been constructed with walls made of insulating straw and a coating of fire-resistant plaster.
Los Angeles-area wildfires trigger evacuations and warnings
Firefighters are battling to maintain the upper hand on a huge and rapidly-moving wildfire that swept through rugged mountains north of Los Angeles.
California fires live updates: Los Angeles County fires death toll rises to 28
The Palisades Fire, which started on Jan. 7, has burned 23,713 acres and has destroyed 5,828 structures, including homes and businesses, according to an update from Cal Fire on Monday. At least 10 fire-related deaths have been reported in the Palisades Fire.
Hughes Fire breaks out near Castaic Lake in Los Angeles County: See wildfire map
The Hughes Fire has spread over 8,096 acres after starting just before lunchtime in Los Angeles County's Castaic Lake area on ...
How contained are the Los Angeles fires? See the latest on efforts to control Palisades, Eaton and more fires
Here's the latest on containment for the fires burning across Southern California as firefighters work to extinguish the ...
‘Los Angeles is our home.’ Companies with SoCal ties donate millions in wildfire relief
In the aftermath of the Eaton and Palisades fires, several companies with ties to the region have donated millions.
Penguins Today: Kevin Hayes and Los Angeles first responders
One of my first conversations with Kevin Hayes at training camp this season was about his support for first responders.
Thousands of Los Angeles homeowners were dropped by their insurers before the Palisades Fire
About 1,600 policies for Pacific Palisades homeowners were dropped by State Farm in July, the state insurance office says.
Opinion: How governable is Los Angeles?
The city of L.A. should take some lessons from the southeastern suburbs in the county. Paramount, South Gate and others ...
LA Fire Insured Losses Estimated at $28 Billion, KCC Says
Catastrophe risk modeling firm KCC is estimating insured losses of about $28 billion from the Los Angeles wildfires, making ...
LA County's Hughes wildfire goes from brush blaze to 9,000+-acre conflagration; evacs ordered
The Hughes wildfire in LA County has prompted Red flag warnings and evacuation orders across Southern California ...