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Share the California Wildfires Storyboard with FriendsSouthern California wildfire mostly contained as officials lift many evacuation orders
Boston - 5 Apr 2026 15:24
Fire officials also lifted evacuation orders for a large swath of neighborhoods Saturday morning. The post Southern Cali...
Flames spread with 'alarming speed' north of Los Angeles as Canyon Fire forces evacuations i...
Daily Mail - 8 Aug 2025 07:31
A wildfire is rapidly growing in an area northwest of Los Angeles, forcing thousands of people living in and around Piru...
After L.A. Fires, Edison Wants to Bury Power Lines in Altadena and Malibu
The New York Times - 12 Apr 2025 06:56
Southern California Edison is echoing calls from homeowners to move spark-prone electrical equipment underground. Compan...
California governor asks Congress for nearly $40 billion for LA wildfire relief
ABC News - 23 Feb 2025 08:11
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has asked Congress to approve nearly $40 billion in aid to help the Los Angeles area recove...
From Baywatch to toxic waste - LA's iconic beaches unrecognisable after fires
BBC - 23 Feb 2025 05:58
Under orders from President Trump, the EPA is trying to fast track the clean-up of toxic debris from LA's fires.
California Bill Would Force Insurers to Pay Full Coverage Without Requiring Itemization
The New York Times - 15 Feb 2025 04:48
A proposed new law would release homeowners from the onerous process of listing every object lost in a destroyed home.
It Will Finally Rain in Southern California. Cue the Risk of Mudslides.
The New York Times - 24 Jan 2025 03:28
Cooler, wet weather is forecast to bring moisture to the parched landscape and reduce the fire threat. But heavy rainfal...
Firefighters battle to maintain the upper hand on a huge fire north of Los Angeles
Boston - 23 Jan 2025 17:49
Red flag warnings were extended through 10 a.m. Friday in LA and Ventura counties. Officials remained concerned that the...
Arnold Schwarzenegger To Donate $1 Million For L.A. Wildfire Relief
Deadline - 23 Jan 2025 07:39
Arnold Schwarzenegger is pitching in and donating money for the relief efforts of all the victims affected by the L.A. w...
LA cracking for more catastrophic wildfires as forecasters warn of 100mph winds - sparking 'extreme ...
Daily Mail - 19 Jan 2025 04:56
More than 27 people have died and 22,000 buildings have burned in at least six wildfires since the first fire erupted on...
California wildfires: containment improves as winds recede and people begin return home
The Guardian - 17 Jan 2025 18:08
Two largest wildfires, the Palisades fire and Eaton fire, have become more contained, but dry winds could return next we...
FireAid benefit concert for those affected by LA fires: Everything to know
ABC News - 17 Jan 2025 05:08
More performers have been added to the FireAid benefit concert lineup.
Power lines, hikers, arson: Inside the effort to uncover what sparked LA's fires
BBC - 17 Jan 2025 04:53
Investigators are scouring video footage, witness testimony and debris to identify the origins of two deadly fires.
Mel Gibson calls out 'monumental mismanagement' of LA fires by California government after losing hi...
Fox News - 17 Jan 2025 03:46
Mel Gibson tells Fox News contributor Raymond Arroyo that he feels "stripped down" from the Los Angeles wildfires as he ...
FireAid Concert: Lady Gaga, Green Day and Billie Eilish to Perform, With Major Streamers to Broadcas...
TVLine - 17 Jan 2025 03:24
The victims of the devastating L.A. wildfires are getting a helping hand from some music superstars. Lady Gaga, Green Da...
United by Disaster, L.A. Mourns, and Hopes, Together
The New York Times - 16 Jan 2025 04:52
More than a week after the wildfires ignited, the hazy numbness described by many looks a lot like grieving.
Pilots Battling L.A Fires Face Heat, Turbulence, and High-Pressure Risks
The New York Times - 15 Jan 2025 16:59
The people flying planes and tankers involved in dousing blazes face hot, sweaty, turbulent conditions -- and the risk t...
Wind Forecast for L.A. Fires Was Weaker Than Expected, but Could Pick Up Wednesday
The New York Times - 15 Jan 2025 04:50
On Tuesday afternoon, forecasters at the National Weather Service dropped their most severe warnings for the rest of the...
WATCH: Extreme winds return to fire zone in Los Angeles
ABC News - 13 Jan 2025 17:42
ABC News' Ginger Zee has the latest on the extreme wind warnings in Southern California.
WATCH: Authorities warn of looting and scams in wake of California wildfires
ABC News - 13 Jan 2025 17:42
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is warning burglars, looters and scammers that they will be prosecuted if th...
Painting LA pink! Fire retardant stains houses that still stand and everything around them in an att...
Daily Mail - 13 Jan 2025 05:56
The spray, known as Phos-Chek, has been dropped from nine large planes and 20 water-dropping helicopters across the city...
Burglar disguised as a firefighter among 29 arrested for looting homes destroyed in LA fires
Daily Mail - 13 Jan 2025 05:09
He was among 29 people arrested by authorities who have vowed to prosecute looters to the full extent of the law.
What we know about the people killed in the California wildfires
Sky News - 12 Jan 2025 03:45
Details are starting to emerge of the victims of the Los Angeles fires - and at least two died trying to protect the hom...
These companies are pledging millions in funds, supplies to help LA fire victims
ABC News - 12 Jan 2025 03:43
Major corporations, including Disney and Target, have announced pledges to help the growing number of people affected by...
As winds pick up, LA firefighters desperately battle to contain monster inferno
BBC - 12 Jan 2025 03:14
The Palisades blaze is threatening Brentwood, one of the most affluent enclaves of America's second-biggest city.
'I stuffed 15 dogs in a black Prius': Animal rescue groups open their doors to pets as owners flee t...
Sky News - 11 Jan 2025 17:01
Animal rescue groups in California have opened their doors to pets as their owners flee the flames of ongoing wildfires.
Benefit concert for victims of Los Angeles wildfires announced
NME - 11 Jan 2025 14:50
FireAid, described as an "evening of music and solidarity", will take place later this month The post Benefit concert fo...
L.A. Utilities' Decisions to Keep Power On Are Scrutinized
The New York Times - 11 Jan 2025 07:51
Energy experts said the decision by utility companies serving the area not to turn off many power lines during high wind...
Jennifer Garner, Paris Hilton, More Mobilize Donations & Volunteering Efforts Amid Los Angeles Wildf...
Deadline - 11 Jan 2025 07:17
As the Palisades and Altadena fires continue to ravage Los Angeles communities, celebrities like Jennifer Garner, Paris ...
California Wildfires: Jamie Lee Curtis, Ben Affleck, Mark Hamill and More Celebrities Impacted by th...
Radar Online - 11 Jan 2025 05:30
The ongoing wildfires in and around Los Angeles have affected celebrities' homes, forcing them to evacuate the area.
Here's why you shouldn't fly drones over Southern California's wildfire-ravaged areas
ABC News - 11 Jan 2025 04:58
If a drone is in the air, then all firefighting aerial operations shut down. That's just one of the many warnings offici...
Trash tycoon reveals how 'miracle' Malibu house survived wildfires when everyone else's burned
Daily Mail - 11 Jan 2025 04:50
A $9 million Malibu mansion miraculously survived the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, standing untouched amid the ash...
Public Enemy's Chuck D Says 'Burn Hollywood Burn' Should Not Be Used to Celebrate LA Wildfires
The Wrap - 11 Jan 2025 04:36
The 1990 track "has nothing to do with families, losing everything they have in a natural disaster," says the rapper The...
Disney Commits $15 Million to LA Area Fire Relief, Rebuilding Efforts
The Wrap - 11 Jan 2025 03:29
The entertainment giant also plans to provide further resources to its Employee Relief Fund to assist those impacted by ...
World's Richest Lottery Winner's Mansion Reduced to Smoking Rubble as Wildfires Continue to Ravage L...
Radar Online - 11 Jan 2025 03:27
Powerball billionaire Edwin Castro's home has been burned down in the raging California fires.
Paramount Donates $1 Million to LA Fire Relief, Offers Cash Grants and Temporary Housing to Displace...
The Wrap - 11 Jan 2025 03:21
Donations will be spread across the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation, California Fire Foundation, Red Cross, Direc...
LA fires could cause over $50B in damages -- making them the most expensive in California history
New York Post - 9 Jan 2025 18:50
The wildfires will likely cost between $52 billion and $57 billion, according to an AccuWeather estimate.
Hundreds of California prisoners are fighting the LA fires, with some earning little more than $1 an...
Business Insider - 9 Jan 2025 16:53
Hundreds of prisoners in California are helping battle the LA wildfires. Some earn $26.90 per 24-hour shift, or just ove...
Thirteen people including firefighters injured in southern California wildfires
The Guardian - 11 Sep 2024 17:35
Several wildfires blaze in state after record-breaking heatwave last week with temperatures topping 100F As least 13 peo...
Man Is Charged With Arson in California Wildfire That Destroyed 13 Homes
The New York Times - 27 Aug 2024 04:30
The Thompson fire also burned over 3,700 acres and forced the evacuation of 26,000 residents.
Southern California Fire Destroys Homes and Forces Evacuations
The New York Times - 6 Aug 2024 05:53
A blaze in San Bernardino burned suburban homes and threatened others nearby, adding to an already intense California fi...
Huge California wildfire tears through 5,000 acres every hour
BBC - 28 Jul 2024 16:55
It is the seventh largest fire ever recorded in the state, and is only 10% contained.
California wildfires latest: Santa Barbara County fire grows to over 38,000 acres
ABC News - 13 Jul 2024 06:26
Firefighters battling flames amid a heat wave in Southern California are struggling to gain control of a wildfire that h...
What to Know About the Wildfires in California
The New York Times - 11 Jul 2024 04:34
The state has had more than 3,500 wildfires this year, and the peak of the annual fire season has yet to arrive.
Massive wildfire erupts in California, blazing across 5,000 acres and sparking evacuations
Daily Mail - 7 Jul 2024 06:27
Officials have issued evacuation warnings after a forest fire in the Los Padres National Forest spread to nearly 5,000 a...
California's powerful McKinney fire is causing the 'fire-breathing dragon of clouds'
The Week - 4 Aug 2022 03:46
The intense McKinney fire in Northern California is producing its own weather, generating four thunder and lightning sto...
2 found dead in parked vehicle as McKinney Fire rages in Northern California
USA Today - 1 Aug 2022 18:41
Two people were found dead in the McKinney Fire's path as the blaze scorched over 50,000 acres in Northern California, a...
Northern California's McKinney fire is state's largest blaze this year
The Week - 1 Aug 2022 05:05
The McKinney fire in Northern California is now the largest to break out in the state this year. The fire started around...
Wildfire near Los Angeles grows to 1,325 acres; arson suspect detained, authorities say
USA Today - 17 May 2021 07:06
A brush fire in an exclusive Southern California community gained strength Sunday as about 1,000 residents remained unde...
California wildfire explodes to nearly 2,000 acres
New York Post - 14 Dec 2020 06:37
Awildfirein Riverside County,Californiahas burned through nearly 2,000 acres Sunday as roughly 130 firefighters work to ...
Wildfires explode in California, forcing more than 60,000 evacuations
CBSNews - 27 Oct 2020 05:27
Two wildfires are raging out of control in Orange County. At least two firefighters have been hospitalized with severe b...
California fires set bleak record as 4m acres destroyed
The Guardian - 5 Oct 2020 16:17
4m figure double the previous record for most land burned Officials warn season 'far from over and fire potential high' ...
3 Killed in Northern California as Wildfires Force Thousands to Evacuate
Time - 29 Sep 2020 06:26
Shasta County Sheriff Eric Magrini said three people died as a result of the fire, though he gave no details
As heat wave brings 'critical risks' of wildfires, California contends with two new blazes
USA Today - 28 Sep 2020 06:57
A heat wave in the Western U.S., combined with windy conditions in California, have increased the risk of fire in an are...
California wildfires: The inmates training to be firefighters
BBC - 27 Sep 2020 03:09
Brandon Smith is a former inmate firefighter and now helps former prisoners find jobs in the fire service.
There have already been 8,000 wildfires in California this year. A warm, dry fall forecast threatens...
USA Today - 25 Sep 2020 06:10
Meteorologists throughout California warn of increased fire danger as temperatures soar to triple digits, starting this ...
Firefighter dies in California wildfire sparked by gender reveal
CBSNews - 19 Sep 2020 16:34
The death toll from the unrelenting Western wildfires continues to climb as officials confirm the death of a firefighter...
Tracking Oregon, California and Washington Wildfires: Live Updates
The New York Times - 15 Sep 2020 17:55
The wildfires raging on the West Coast are an all but inescapable crisis around the country, with at least 27 people dea...
California and Oregon Wildfires: Latest Updates
The New York Times - 14 Sep 2020 18:24
Firefighters were facing unpredictable wind gusts and drier weather on Monday, conditions that threaten to give new stre...
Strong winds could fuel wildfires in the West as death toll climbs
CBSNews - 14 Sep 2020 06:54
Flames up and down the West Coast have forced thousands to flee and cast a shroud of smoke that has given Seattle, San F...
As Wildfires Burn Out of Control, the West Coast Faces the Unimaginable
The New York Times - 14 Sep 2020 05:27
Firefighters across California and Oregon are bracing for stronger winds that could partly clear the air -- but also fan...
Smoke plume from California wildfires covers over 900,000 square miles
Slash Gear - 13 Sep 2020 17:58
Much of the state of California has been on fire for days as wildfires ravage the area destroying homes, land, and lives...
Air pollution from California wildfires is more than twice what EPA says is 'hazardous'
Daily Mail - 12 Sep 2020 03:07
Wildfires have caused the air pollution in parts of California to be more than twice as bad what the EPA considers 'haza...
States Are in Desperate Search for Help Battling Record Wildfires
The New York Times - 11 Sep 2020 05:40
With millions of acres ablaze across the West Coast, states are having a tough time finding available fire crews. Califo...
Wildfires Live Updates: Out-of-Control Blazes Add to Vast Destruction
The New York Times - 10 Sep 2020 18:47
Wildfires in California, Oregon and Washington State have killed seven people, with growing fears more have died in town...
'We could hear the trees exploding': Deadly swath of wildfires rage in the West; death toll rises to...
USA Today - 10 Sep 2020 06:09
Northern and Central California are again under siege. Washington state sees 'unprecedented' wildfires. Oregon orders ev...
Dozens more rescued from California wildfire
CBSNews - 9 Sep 2020 06:52
People had been trapped from the out-of-control wildfire burning in the Sequoia National Forest in central California.
Wildfires rage across Pacific Northwest: Truckers abandon rigs on I-5, smoke drifts to New Mexico; t...
USA Today - 9 Sep 2020 04:52
California's largest utility is cutting power. Helicopters were being sent to rescue hikers. High temps are fueling fire...
California fires: firefighters work to contain two of the largest blazes as 7,000 others burn - live
The Guardian - 25 Aug 2020 18:09
LNU Lightning Complex and SCU Lightning Complex fires partially contained Hope as warning lifted and deadliest blaze is ...
California fires: 250,000 under evacuation orders amid three Bay Area blazes - live
The Guardian - 24 Aug 2020 18:07
Wildfires death toll up to seven Explainer: how did the fires starts, and are they normal? Photo essay: the evacuees wit...
Nearly 1 million acres are burning due to wildfires across California, official says
CNN - 23 Aug 2020 08:03
Wildfires in California have burned through nearly 1 million acres -- and there's no end in sight as thousands of firefi...
California Fires Live Updates: 5 Dead as Blazes Spread
The New York Times - 21 Aug 2020 18:01
Northern California faces another day under siege, with the huge blazes ripping across the region still growing and stil...
Some California wildfires double in size as thousands flee homes
New York Post - 21 Aug 2020 17:27
Some of the dozens of wildfires sweeping across California more than doubled in size in just one day -- killing at least...
California Fires Live Updates: Thousands of Homes in Danger as Blazes Spread
The New York Times - 20 Aug 2020 17:56
The entire city of Healdsburg was told overnight to prepare to flee, while another blaze prompted evacuation orders on t...
Helicopter pilot dies in crash while fighting California wildfires
New York Post - 20 Aug 2020 06:50
A helicopter pilot fighting the California wildfires died Wednesday morning when his aircraft went down in Fresno County...
California Fires Live Updates: Evacuations Ordered in Vacaville
The New York Times - 19 Aug 2020 18:09
Fast-moving fires are spreading across California. In the north, wind-whipped flames forced people to flee their homes n...
Thunderstorms and excessive heat fuel wildfires in California
CBSNews - 17 Aug 2020 06:15
Unsettling weather triggered an unusual warning by the weather service of a fire-induced tornado at an out-of-control fo...
Apple Fire in California's Riverside County continues to grow
CBSNews - 3 Aug 2020 05:52
A massive fire burning in California's Riverside County has scorched more than 20,000 acres and has forced thousands to ...
Southern California wildfire forces evacuation of nearly 8,000
New York Post - 2 Aug 2020 05:45
One home was destroyed and nearly 8,000 people have been forced to evacuate after a wildfire in Southern California grew...
Last remaining major wildfire in Southern California only 20% contained
New York Post - 3 Nov 2019 05:39
The last large wildfire in Southern California was about 20% contained as it raged over 9,400 acres in Ventura County no...
WATCH: New California fire forces thousands to evacuate
ABC News - 1 Nov 2019 18:01
ABC News' Matt Gutman reports from Somis, California, on the Maria fire that exploded in size, scorching thousands of ac...
There are more than 10 fires currently burning in California
CNN - 1 Nov 2019 04:58
Firefighters in California have been batting numerous blazes non-stop, trying to save millions of people and homes from ...
A 25-Year-Old Man Was Arrested and Accused of Starting a California Wildfire
Time - 31 Oct 2019 06:41
CalFire law enforcement officers arrested 25-year-old Andrew Craig Faulkner on accusations of arson
Two more Southern California fires erupt; state now battling 10 active blazes
New York Post - 31 Oct 2019 05:54
Two more blazes broke out in Southern California on Wednesday morning -- marking a total of 10 active fires in the wind-...
700 National Guard troops tackle windswept California wildfires
New York Post - 30 Oct 2019 05:32
Armed only with hoses and guts, firefighters faced down a fast-moving wall of flames in Los Angeles Tuesday. Infernos gr...
California governor declares state of emergency over wildfires
The Week - 28 Oct 2019 06:02
With multiple wildfires burning, California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) declared a state of emergency on Sunday. The fires hav...
California Fire Updates: More Evacuations and Blackouts Ordered
The New York Times - 27 Oct 2019 18:30
Driven by dry winds, the Kincade fire north of San Francisco was still growing on Sunday morning, and power was being sh...
California wildfires: blazes ravage state as 2 million face looming blackouts
The Guardian - 26 Oct 2019 06:30
Kincade fire in wine country has destroyed nearly 50 structures Southern California Tick fire has grown to 4,300 acres C...
California wildfire spreads to 10,000 acres in Sonoma County
New York Post - 24 Oct 2019 18:36
A massive wildfire scorched 10,000 acres of land in Northern California and forced hundreds out of their homes as it bur...
California wildfires: Power company agrees to pay $1bn for damage
BBC - 19 Jun 2019 05:40
Pacific Gas & Electric Corp are facing billions of dollars worth of lawsuits over the fires.
California utility to cut power to 27,000 customers to reduce wildfire risk
Reuters - 9 Jun 2019 06:43
Utility PG&E Corp planned to proactively shut off power on Saturday to 27,000 customers in Northern California due to an...
PG&E Chief Is Out as Utility Faces California Fire Liability
The New York Times - 14 Jan 2019 06:57
The utility faces an estimated $30 billion exposure to liability for damages from the 2017 and 2018 wildfires that kille...
President Trump says he's cutting off FEMA money for California fires
USA Today - 9 Jan 2019 18:48
"Unless they get their act together, which is unlikely, I have ordered FEMA to send no more money," the president tweete...
California's Deadly Camp Fire Was the Costliest Natural Disaster of 2018, Says Insurer
Time - 9 Jan 2019 07:19
An insurance giant says the deadly Camp Fire caused losses of $16.5 billion
Insurance claims for latest California wildfires top $9 billion
Reuters - 13 Dec 2018 06:54
Insurance claims from the recent spate of California wildfires, including one ranked as the most deadly and destructive ...
Camp Fire Death Toll Lowered After Remains of At Least 1 Person Were Mistakenly Sorted into Separate...
Time - 4 Dec 2018 17:56
The death toll in California’s Cam Fire has been lowered from 88 to 85 after authorities realized that the remains of ...
Search for remains in California's deadliest wildfire officially ends
Reuters - 30 Nov 2018 07:43
Three weeks after flames incinerated most of a Northern California town in the deadliest U.S. wildfire in a century, the...