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Los Angeles struggles to contain wildfires

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Los Angeles wildfires continue to threaten lives and property, burning through more than 39,000 acres

The fires have swept through more than 39,000 acres so far. Officials report that at least 16 people have died.

NBC News on MSN · 3h

Are arsonists responsible for the Los Angeles wildfires?

In the case of the Eaton Fire, the investigators are likely to use magnets to help them hunt for the tiny, melted pieces of metal that could have been shed by power lines if they slapped together. But the existence of the metal doesn’t necessarily indicate that’s how the fire started, Nordskog said.

The Boston Globe · 19h

Los Angeles wildfires could be the costliest in US history, early estimates say

Economic losses and damage are an estimated $135 billion and $150 billion, the costliest fire event in US history. Hurricane Helene in six states last fall caused up to $250 billion in damage.

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Washington Examiner on MSN · 20h

California fires put Los Angeles and outlying areas on high alert: What to know

Los Angeles is reeling from the most destructive wildfires in its history, and firefighters are struggling to contain the devastating blaze.

Newsweek on MSN · 19h

California Fires Live Tracker: Map of Los Angeles Blazes

Firefighters began to see some progress battling the blazes on Friday, as the strong winds spreading the flames dissipated somewhat. "These fires are not out, though today we're going to make a lot of progress," California Governor Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, said Friday, the Associated Press reported.

Time · 20h

The Conditions That Led to the ‘Unprecedented’ Los Angeles County Fires

“This is a tragic time in our history,” said Los Angeles County Police Department Sheriff Jim McDonnell during a press briefing on Wednesday. “These are…unprecedented conditions, but also unpredictable as the fire continues to spread and pop up in different locations, none of us know where the next one is going to be.”

Insurance Crisis That Will Follow the California Fires

The New Yorker · 1d

The Insurance Crisis That Will Follow the California Fires

In 2019, the number of homeowners’ policies in California that were not renewed jumped by more than thirty per cent. In 2023, two giant insurers, State Farm and Allstate, announced that they would stop writing new policies for various forms of property insurance in California.

cbc.ca on MSN · 1d

California puts spotlight on ‘crisis point’ for wildfire insurance

The devastating wildfires around Los Angeles have put a spotlight on the impact of insurance companies pulling back coverage for climate related disasters. Last year, a major California insurer cancelled or wouldn’t approve 72,

ABC 7 Los Angeles on MSN · 1d

California issues 1-year moratorium on insurance cancellations in fire areas

Thousands of Southern Californians suffering losses from the Palisades and Eaton fires are starting the daunting process of filing insurance claims. California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has banned insurance companies from canceling or not renewing polices for homeowners affected by the Palisades and Eaton fires for one year,

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Los Angeles wildfires death toll rises as crews fight heavy winds to save homes and landmarks

The California Office of Emergency Services says 150,000 people in Los Angeles County are under evacuation orders, with more than 700 people taking refuge in nine shelters.

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom invites Trump to tour damage in Los Angeles fire zones

Gov. Gavin Newsom invited President-elect Donald Trump to California to survey the destruction of the deadly Los Angeles ...

Los Angeles fires live updates: 10 killed, 10,000 structures destroyed as Palisades, Eaton and other wildfires continue to burn in California

A new fire — the Kenneth Fire — erupted Thursday afternoon, so far spreading across 1,000 acres in Los Angeles and Ventura ...

Los Angeles Geared Up for Fire Risk, but Fell Short

There were too many houses to protect, and not enough engines,” one fire captain in Los Angeles said. Though fire officials ...

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Los Angeles firefighters get extra support as crews from Mexico arrive to battle destructive wildfires

As multiple deadly wildfires continue to burn across the Los Angeles area, firefighters are getting some extra help from fire ...

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Los Angeles Wildfires Postpone USC Trojans vs. Northwestern Wildcats Game

The USC Trojans basketball schedule has had a wrench thrown into it due to the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. The Big ...

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Here's how to help wildfire victims as California blazes explode in size

MORE: Heidi Montag, Cameron Mathison among celebs sharing damage from California fires Los Angeles County Fire Department ...

Wildfires cause path of destruction through California

Fox News chief correspondent Jonathan Hunt has the latest on the aftermath of the raging flames on 'Special Report.' ...

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