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California rushes billions in aid for Los Angeles fire recovery: ‘The first of many steps’

California passed a set of bills to expedite LA wildfire recovery funds as part of an extended special session called by Gov. Gavin Newsom in response to Palisades and Eaton fires.

The Washington Post · 1d

California will spend $2.5 billion to help the Los Angeles area recover from wildfires

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a more than $2.5 billion package to help the Los Angeles area recover from its recent deadly wildfires

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

California Legislature Approves $2.5B for State Response to Los Angeles-Area Fires

The California state Legislature has approved a more than $2.5 billion package to help the Los Angeles area recover from its recent deadly wildfires

Spencer Pratt, Heidi Montag sue city of Los Angeles

Santa Rosa Press Democrat · 1h

Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt sue the city of Los Angeles after losing home in fires

Reality TV couple Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt are suing the city of Los Angeles after losing their home in the destructive fires that have swept Southern California in the past weeks.

FOX News on MSN · 4d

Couple with fake fire truck busted for impersonating firefighters near Palisades Fire in Los Angeles: sheriff

Los Angeles authorities arrested a couple and impounded their fake fire truck after they were allegedly caught impersonating firefighters near the Palisades Fire. (Los Angeles County Sheriff's Dept.) Officials said the two occupants were also wearing CAL-Fire T-shirts under the turnout gear, and had helmets and radios.

Variety on MSN · 23h

Spencer Pratt, Heidi Montag Sue City of L.A. After Losing Home in Palisades Fire

The Hills” stars Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag, along with other Pacific Palisades property owners, have sued the city of Los Angeles and its Department of Water and Power over damage caused by the Palisades fire.

Los Angeles, Palisades Fire

Sacramento Bee · 12h

Update: 23,448 acres destroyed by Palisades Fire in Los Angeles County, now 77% contained

Palisades Fire initially started 10:30 a.m. Jan. 7 in Los Angeles County. It has burned 23,448 acres after being active for 17 days. A crew of 2,420 firefighters has been working on site and they managed to contain 77% of the fire by Friday morning. The blaze's cause remains under investigation.

ABC · 1d

California fires live updates: New LA County fire explodes to over 10,000 acres

The Palisades Fire and the Eaton Fire also remain active. At least 28 people have died as multiple wildfires, fueled by severe drought conditions and strong winds, rage across Southern California. Thousands of firefighters have been battling wildfires across 45 square miles of densely populated Los Angeles County.

Reuters · 1d

New wildfire near Los Angeles explodes to 9,400 acres, forces evacuations

The Hughes fire about 50 miles north of Los Angeles further taxed firefighters in the region who have managed to bring two major fires in the metropolitan area largely under control.

Trump Pledges to ‘Take Care’ of Recovery in Los Angeles

CBS Sacramento on MSN · 1h

President Trump set to visit Los Angeles for Palisades Fire zone tour, emergency briefing with local officials

President Trump is expected to visit the Los Angeles area Friday following the devastating wildfires that caused extensive damage.

USA Today · 22m

President Trump, Gov. Newsom tour fire ravaged areas of Los Angeles

President Donald Trump was greeted by Gov. Gavin Newsom in Los Angeles to tour areas hit by the deadly wildfires.

The Wall Street Journal on MSN · 33m

Trump Pledges to ‘Take Care’ of Recovery in Los Angeles After Wildfires

The president toured severely damaged areas of Pacific Palisades after meeting with California Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Firefighters confront new blaze north of Los Angeles

Wall Street Journal · 12h

Blaze-Stricken Los Angeles Contends With Fresh Fires, Resurgent Winds

Red-flag warnings for dangerous fire weather are in place until Friday.

Reuters on MSN · 1d

Massive new Los Angeles-area fire balloons as winds pick up

By David Swanson and Brendan O'Brien CASTAIC, California (Reuters) -Powerful winds and bone-dry conditions could pose a challenge to firefighters battling new wildfires in southern California on Thursday,

Scripps News on MSN · 1d

Firefighters confront new blaze north of Los Angeles as red flag conditions persist

A massive wildfire flared up on Wednesday prompting thousands of residents northwest of Los Angeles to evacuate. (Scripps News)

6hon MSN

In Los Angeles, a 'worst-case scenario come to life'

Two weeks after the Palisades and Eaton fires destroyed thousands of homes in two distinct LA-area communities, many in Los ...

LAist on MSN14m

California approves $2.5 billion fire relief plan ahead of Trump’s Pacific Palisades visit

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a plan to provide $2.5 billion in relief to communities damaged by the Los Angeles fires ahead of ...

8don MSN

75 Los Angeles fire trucks wait for repairs as wildfires rage — while city spends $1.3B on the homeless

We have over 100 fire apparatus out of service,” Los Angeles fire chief Kristin Crowley admitted when the wildfires were ...

Los Angeles Fire Chief Faces Calls for Resignation

As a disastrous fire continues to burn on the city’s west side, some are calling Chief Kristin Crowley to account: Why wasn’t ...

1don MSN

Thousands told to evacuate after two new blazes start in Los Angeles County

The Hughes Fire near Castaic, north of Los Angeles, was 24% contained on Thursday afternoon, according to Cal Fire.

California Wildfire Updates: Rain Expected This Weekend As Hughes Fire Reaches 56% Containment

The 10,396-acre Hughes fire reached 56% containment Friday as first responders gained progress on multiple blazes burning in ...

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What Los Angeles Could Learn From Great Fires of the Past

In the era when American cities regularly caught fire, the widespread destruction seeded what looks, in retrospect, like ...

LA Mayor Karen Bass' brother loses home in Palisades Fire

Embattled Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has revealed that her brother lost his Malibu home in the still-raging Palisades ...

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