California wildfires

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LA Fire Burns High School From Carrie
Landmarks Burn in LA Fire
Jan 8, 2025 6:30 PM CST

Landmarks Burn in LA Fire

High school seen in Carrie was badly damaged

(Newser) - The high school seen in movies including Carrie was badly damaged in the Los Angeles wildfires, but early reports that Palisades Charter High School had been destroyed turned out to be incorrect. The Los Angeles Times reports that the main structure of the 3,000-student school survived the Palisades fire...

Wildfire Is the Most Destructive in LA History

Palisades Fire could also be the most destructive ever in the state

(Newser) - The Pacific Palisades fire—one of several wildfires raging in and around Los Angeles—is now the most destructive fire in city history by a long way. With an estimated 1,000 structures destroyed and the flames still growing on Wednesday, it is far more destructive than the second-most destructive,...

Trump Blames Wildfires on Democrats' Policies

Newsom's office calls president-elect's claims 'pure fiction'

(Newser) - Destructive wildfires would not be tearing through the Los Angeles area if it weren't for the policies of Democrats, President-elect Trump said in posts Wednesday. He blamed state regulations that protect endangered species for limiting the amount of water sent to Southern California from the northern part of the...

&#39;The Hydrants Are Down&#39;
'The Hydrants Are Down'
Jan 8, 2025 1:04 PM CST

'The Hydrants Are Down'

Firefighters in Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles encounter another challenge

(Newser) - As firefighters battled a wildfire in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood Tuesday, four dreaded words emerged over radio chatter: "The hydrants are down." The Los Angeles Times reports that a firefighter made the unwanted announcement, while another added, "Water supply just dropped." The problem continued into Wednesday—...

Celebs Flee California Fires
California Fires
Hit A-Listers Hard
Jan 8, 2025 11:36 AM CST

California Fires Hit A-Listers Hard

'I'm watching our house burn down on the security cameras,' says Spencer Pratt

(Newser) - As the California fires rampage through posh communities, a whole lot of celebrities are fleeing and finding themselves homeless courtesy of a blaze that hadn't even started when they awoke Tuesday morning. Many are taking to social media to show footage of the destruction and describe the situation, reports...

Map of California Wildfires Keeps Expanding

About 70,000 people under evacuation orders in the Los Angeles area

(Newser) - The first two deaths have been reported in the "apocalyptic" wildfires roaring through the Los Angeles area. Tens of thousands have been evacuated. Details:
  • Deaths: Two people have died in what's known as the Eaton fire in Altadena and Pasadena, said Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone,
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LA Fires Bring &#39;Apocalyptic&#39; Scenes
LA Fires 'Like a Horror Movie'
Jan 8, 2025 6:26 AM CST

LA Fires 'Like a Horror Movie'

Scene is 'apocalyptic,' says evacuee as 3 wildfires rage

(Newser) - Worsening conditions Wednesday are expected to fuel three fast-moving wildfires in the Los Angeles area of Southern California, where at least 49,000 residents are under mandatory evacuation orders and thousands more have been told to prepare to flee. The Palisades Fire , ignited Tuesday morning, had grown to nearly 3,...

LA Residents Flee Fast-Moving Wildfire

30k people under evacuation orders as fire rips through hillsides

(Newser) - Firefighters scrambled to corral a fast-moving wildfire in the Los Angeles hillsides dotted with celebrity homes as a potentially "life-threatening, destructive" windstorm hit Southern California on Tuesday, fanning the blaze seen for miles while traffic out of the area was jammed as residents tried to flee. Officials say 30,...

Amid Devastation of California's Mountain Fire, 'Fantastic' News

Firefighters gain ground on the blaze in Ventura County that has destroyed 130-plus homes

(Newser) - Southern California firefighters gained ground Friday against a wildfire that has destroyed at least 132 structures , mostly houses, as favorable conditions were expected to continue through the weekend after two days of dangerous gusty winds. Forecasters expect light winds over the weekend that will continue to aid firefighters. Meteorologists are...

Family Moved Into Inherited Home 2 Weeks Ago, Lost It in Wildfire

So-called Mountain Fire in Ventura County, California, has burned 130-plus homes, injured 10

(Newser) - Thousands are under evacuation orders as the ferocious Mountain Fire continues to rage across California's Ventura County—a most unwelcome welcome for Brittanie Bibby and her family, who just saw the home in Camarillo she recently inherited from her dad go up in flames. "We lost everything,"...

California Wildfire Explodes to Nearly 15K Acres in Hours

3.5K structures threatened, thousands under evacuation orders

(Newser) - California was lashed by powerful winds Wednesday that fed a fast-moving wildfire, which destroyed dozens of homes and forced thousands of residents to flee as forecasters warned of the potential for "extreme and life-threatening" blazes, the AP reports. Northwest of Los Angeles, the Mountain Fire exploded in size and...

6 Firefighters Critically Injured in California Crash

They had just finished 12-hour shift battling Airport Fire

(Newser) - Six firefighters were critically injured Thursday night in a rollover crash on a freeway in Orange County, California. The two other firefighters in the fire truck had minor injuries, KTLA reports. The California Highway Patrol says the Orange County Fire Authority truck hit a guardrail and rolled over after it...

Man Pleads Not Guilty to Starting Massive California Fire

Delivery driver Justin Halstenberg allegedly used incendiary device

(Newser) - A California man has pleaded not guilty to starting a fire that authorities said ballooned into a massive wildfire and forced the evacuation of thousands of homes. Online court records show Justin Wayne Halstenberg, 34, entered the plea from jail in a video arraignment Tuesday in the San Bernardino city...

Cooler Weather Helps Crews Fight Southern California Fires

Officials are dialing back evacuations near Bridge Fire

(Newser) - Thousands of firefighters aided by cooler weather made progress Saturday against three Southern California wildfires, and officials in northern Nevada were hopeful that almost all evacuees from a blaze there could soon be home. Authorities have started scaling back evacuations at the largest blaze, the AP reports. The Bridge Fire...

Suspect Accused of Starting Massive California Fire

Sheriff believes FedEx driver Justin Halstenberg may be responsible for more wildfires

(Newser) - A California man has been arrested for allegedly starting a wildfire that has put more than 65,000 structures at risk. Riverside County resident Justin Wayne Halstenberg, 34, was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of arson, KCAL reports. Investigators believe he started the Line Fire , which has burned more than 54...

Out-of-Control Wildfire Rages in California Heat

Blaze threatens thousands of homes east of Los Angeles

(Newser) - Tens of thousands of homes and buildings were threatened Sunday by an out-of-control wildfire burning in the foothills of a national forest east of Los Angeles, amid a dayslong heat wave that pushed temperatures into the triple digits across the region. State firefighters said three firefighters had been injured and...

Park Fire Becomes California's 4th Largest Ever

Wildfire activity is up 2.8K% from last year, officials say

(Newser) - California is dealing with 15 active wildfires, officials said Friday, one of which has become the fourth largest in state history. The Park Fire is at 399,437 acres and is only about one-fourth contained, the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection reported. The blaze has destroyed hundreds of structures,...

He Ran 1.5 Miles From Chopper to Save Dogs From Park Fire

Trevor Skaggs' heroism on display amid 5th-largest fire in California history

(Newser) - A man fleeing California's Park Fire was forced to leave behind his two Rottweilers and their litter of puppies on Wednesday when his truck broke down. The remote area above Cohasset was soon blocked by fire and the dogs "presumed lost," the North Valley Animal Disaster Group...

California's Biggest Wildfire Just Got Even Bigger

Firefighters are struggling to contain Park Fire, threatening thousands of homes in 4 counties

(Newser) - California's largest active fire exploded in size on Friday evening, growing rapidly amid bone-dry fuel and threatening thousands of homes as firefighters scrambled to meet the danger. The Park Fire's intensity and dramatic spread led fire officials to make unwelcome comparisons to the monstrous Camp Fire, which burned...

Cops: Man Used Burning Car to Ignite Wildfire

California officials arrest 42-year-old over Park Fire, state's biggest of the year so far

(Newser) - A California man under arrest Thursday was accused of starting the state's largest wildfire of the year by pushing a burning car into a gully as other fires scorched the Pacific Northwest. Flames from the fire the suspect is accused of starting exploded into what is now the Park...

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