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.
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31,000 under evacuation orders in fast-moving Hughes Fire in Castaic
There is no extension to the Evacuation Warning zone at this time," wrote the Los ... California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. "We had a very robust ground and air response," said LA ...
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California firefighters make progress on Hughes Fire in Castaic; maps show areas under evacuation
Firefighters made progress on the more than 10,000-acre Hughes Fire Thursday, which sent thousands fleeing after sparking near the Los Angeles ... California Department of Forestry and Fire ...
Los Angeles fire losses could reach $30 billion for insurers
Multiple fires raging across the Los Angeles area will cost insurers as much as $30 billion, Wells Fargo and Goldman Sachs estimated in a report released this week. After accounting for non-insured damages, the total costs will balloon to $40 billion, the report said.
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Fire-ravaged Southern California grapples with new infernos this week as much-needed rain could unleash more deadly hazards
according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, also known as Cal Fire. As of midday Thursday, the inferno was 24% contained, a spokesperson for the Los Angeles County Fire Department tells CNN. Fire crews overnight contributed ...
California Wildfire Map Update as Clay Fire Ignites
The Clay Fire has sparked in Riverside County on Tuesday night as wildfires continue to plague Southern California.
Winds in Southern California are expected to calm, but the fire threat continues this week
As winds across the Southern California area are calmer than their peak and firefighters are making progress, the threat to the fire-weary region remains with Santa Ana winds expected to continue in the coming days.
As fire-fanning winds continue, Southern California readies for potential rain and toxic runoff
A second day of windy and dry conditions is in store for Southern California. Winds have picked up and are expected to continue through Tuesday morning, raising the risk of new wildfires sparking.
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Angeles National Forest and San Gabriels closed through January
The Angeles National Forest and the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument are closed to the public through Jan. 31 because of critical fire danger despite the recent rainfall, officials announced Monday.
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Tracking the damage and devastation from the Los Angeles wildfires in maps
The Palisades Fire has been the largest in terms of burned areas. The iconic Malibu restaurant Moonshadows was completely destroyed, as was the Palisades Branch Library. The Palisades Charter High School suffered extensive damage. Here’s an analysis of the building damage with what we know now:
Southern California rain helps firefighters but creates risk of flooding and toxic ash runoff
Rain falling on Southern California is expected to aid firefighters mopping up multiple wildfires. But potentially heavy downpours on charred hillsides could bring new troubles such as toxic ash runoff.
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Rain gives LA wildfire relief but officials warn of mudslides and toxic ash
Rainfall could cause mudslides in area burned by wildfires, with officials warning residents of toxic material from debris and ash.