Update: Containment progress – Palisades Fire in Los Angeles County at 31%
Palisades Fire initially started 10:30 a.m. Jan. 7 in Los Angeles County. It has burned 23,713 acres after being active for 10 days. A crew of 4,471 firefighters has been working on site and they managed to contain 31% of the fire by Friday morning. The blaze's cause remains under investigation.
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 the city better prepared?
Los Angeles wildfires: 'Life-threatening,' powerful winds bring elevated fire risk
Wildfire weary Los Angeles residents face 'last really windy day': Live updates
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Los Angeles residents grapple with long recovery as firefighters make gains in wildfire battle
As weather conditions improve and firefighters make progress in containing the Los Angeles wildfires, hazards remain at the site of each blaze. Follow for live updates.
Los Angeles Fire Chief Says Crews 'On Edge' Amid New Wind Warning
The extreme red flag warning goes into place overnight and ends Wednesday afternoon, the National Weather Service says.
Pacific Palisades residents sue Los Angeles department of water and power
A group of Pacific Palisades residents and businesses impacted by the Palisades Fire has filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles against the city's Department of Water and Power.
Update: Nearly fully contained – Hurst Fire in Los Angeles County at 97%
Hurst Fire initially started 10:29 p.m. Jan. 7 in Los Angeles County. It has burned 799 acres after being active for six days. As of Monday evening, a fire crew of 300 succeeded in containing 97% of the fire. However, investigations into the cause are ongoing.
Los Angeles winds to intensify; officials 'grid searching' for fire victims: Updates
Winds could threaten small signs of progress firefighters made over the weekend with the devastating Pacific Palisades Fire.
How to help those affected by fires raging across Los Angeles County
Those looking to assist residents affected by the Los Angeles County firestorm have a number of options to donate money, materials or their time.
Los Angeles Fire Department budget sustained cuts but saw overall increase
In May 2024, the city of Los Angeles adopted a Fiscal Year 2024 - 2025 budget that cut the appropriations for the fire department by $17.6 million from the previous year. At the time, the city of Los Angeles was negotiating the union contract with the firefighters' union, the United Firefighters of Los Angeles City.
The Weeknd Joins Billionaires And Celebrities Donating To Los Angeles Fire Victims
From direct donations to auctions and a charity benefit concert—here's how celebrities and billionaire are helping victims of the Los Angeles wildfires.
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Los Angeles fires news and resources: What’s happening across the UC system and how you can help
A FEMA Disaster Recovery Center for Angelenos impacted by the fires has also been set up at the UCLA Research Park (formerly the Westside Pavilion). The center will serve as FEMA’s central hub for evacuated residents on the Westside, offering aid to those who have lost their homes, businesses or vital records.
Missing Malibu Man Lives In Palisades Fire Zone; Last Seen 10 Days Ago
A man who lives within the area impacted by the Palisades Fire was last seen 10 days ago, deputies said Friday.