14 hours ago As wildfires devastate LA, Republicans point fingers at Democratic California leaders

Trump and Maga allies are using the fires to attack leaders like Newsom – possibly foretelling power struggles aheadIf ever a situation cried out for elevating national unity over political divisions, the dystopian scenes emanating from the Los Angeles fires surely qualified.The catastrophe that has left at least five people dead, more than 1,000 structures destroyed and forced thousands fleeing their homes would – in an ideal and less polarised America – spur humane empathy and solidarity in place of tribal partisanship. Continue reading...

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8 hours ago Mother gives house tour from hell as she shows viewers around her ruined home after it was devastated by the LA wildfires

The wildfires have been rapidly spreading across Los Angeles with firefighters conceding they remain powerless to contain the flames because of strong winds.

Society

8 hours ago Billionaire tycoon is blasted after hiring a private fire crew to protect his luxury outdoor mall as devastating wildfires continue to rip through LA

Los Angeles residents are furious a billionaire tycoon spent thousands of dollars on private firefighters to help protect his business while emergency services struggle to contain the flames. 

Economics

67 minutes ago Trash tycoon reveals how 'miracle' Malibu house survived wildfires when everyone else's burned

A $9 million Malibu mansion miraculously survived the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, standing untouched amid the ashes of neighboring homes.

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9 hours ago Actor films narrow escape from Palisades fire as he’s nearly forced into the ocean

‘It was hell. It was inferno,’ Sebastian Harrison described of the devastating wildfires

Culture

16 hours ago Heartbroken Brooklyn Beckham sends message to wife Nicola and says 'I am so lucky'

A heartbroken Brooklyn Beckham has posted a message for his wife Nicola Peltz as he marked her birthday amid the devastating Los Angeles wildfires

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14 hours ago Mel Gibson's $14.5million Malibu mansion burned down while he was filming Joe Rogan's podcast as actor recalls returning home to 'nothing'

The 69-year-old actor said he is 'devastated' that his home has been torn down by the horror wildfires in an emotional interview on NewsNation's Elizabeth Vargas Reports.

Economics

85 minutes ago 'LA Strong' logo and custom gear unveiled to aid Los Angeles wildfire recovery efforts

Los Angeles sports organizations are uniting to launch an “LA Strong” custom logo and apparel line that will raise money for organizations assisting those impacted by this week’s devasting wildfires

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13 hours ago Harrowing before and after photos show the full extent of damage caused by devastating LA wildfires

Huge swathes of LA and its coastline are seen laid to waste in the graphic pictures, with countless houses and structures having imploded under the ferocious heat and power of the fires

Culture

17 hours ago ITV Good Morning Britain halted by Kate Garraway for 'breaking news' announcement

Good Morning Britain presenter Kate Garraway and co-host Paul Brand delivered breaking updates amid the devastating California wildfires on Friday's show

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1 hour ago Are cars 'structures'? Here's a look at how damage is tallied in devastating Los Angeles wildfires

The damage from wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area is horrific however it’s tallied

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18 hours ago ITV Good Morning Britain's Kate Garraway announces 'breaking news' minutes into show

Good Morning Britain's Kate Garraway announced 'breaking news' minutes into Friday's episode amid the devastating California wildfires

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4 hours ago California wildfires live updates: Biden likens LA devastation to ‘war scene’ and warns death toll likely to rise

President and Kamala Harris praise heroism of emergency crews; about 150,000 LA county residents remain under evacuation ordersAfter the fire, the insurance battles: new ordeals to comeFleeing the LA fires alone on a wheelchair: ‘I had to take my chances’Californians: have you been affected by the wildfires?An update on the Hurst fire from the US forest service has increased the acreage burned to 771 and is 37% contained.477 personnel were assigned to the fire. Continue reading...

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5 hours ago California wildfires live updates: Biden likens LA devastation to ‘war scene’ as he warns death toll likely to rise

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris also praise heroism of emergency crews; around 150,000 LA county residents remain under evacuation ordersAfter the fire, the insurance battles: new ordeals to comeFleeing the LA fires alone on a wheelchair: ‘I had to take my chances’Californians: have you been affected by the wildfires?An update on the Hurst fire from the US forest service has increased the acreage burned to 771 and is 37% contained.477 personnel were assigned to the fire. Continue reading...

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7 hours ago Sir Anthony Hopkins breaks silence after home destroyed in devastating LA wildfires

The legendary Welsh actor took to Instagram to address the devastating loss of his home

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7 hours ago How LA was devastated by apocalyptic wildfires: Haunting video timeline breaks down all the horror from the first spark to the latest chaos

Catastrophic wildfires across Los Angeles this week have killed at least 10 people, forced 180,000 to flee their homes, and destroyed thousands of buildings.

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9 hours ago After the fire, the insurance battles: LA victims’ ordeal may just be beginning

‘Now we have to make sure there’s not a second, financial tragedy that follows the physical catastrophe,’ says consumer advocateCalifornia wildfires – liveCalifornia homeowners who lost everything in this week’s devastating Los Angeles-area fires now have to battle their insurance companies to recover the value of their homeowners’ policies – if they are lucky enough to have insurance at all.With estimates of the economic damage from the fires now reaching $52bn-$57bn, consumer advocates and veterans of past disasters say homeowners can expect weeks or months of paperwork to prove that they have lost what they say they have lost, if not also pressure from claims adjusters and a whole class of disaster professionals to make a quick settlement for less than they are entitled to under their policies. Continue reading...

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11 hours ago Charity shares harrowing photos of animals injured in devastating LA wildfires

Pasadena Humane - an LA-based animal shelter - said it has taken in over 300 animals due to evacuations, while its staff and volunteers are 'working nonstop' to help with their care.

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11 hours ago Harry and Meghan urge people to open homes to LA wildfire victims as they shelter friends fleeing flames

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex issued a formal statement regarding the wave of devastating wildfires

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11 hours ago Kardashian enclave at risk as LA wildfire sweeps towards family's properties amid the devastation

The Kardashian's enclave is at great risk as the wildfires continue to sweep through Los Angeles amid the shocking devastation. 

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13 hours ago Mel Gibson's $14.5m Malibu mansion burned down while he was filming Joe Rogan's podcast as actor recalls returning home to 'nothing'

The 69-year-old actor said he is 'devastated' that his home has been torn down by the horror wildfires in an emotional interview on NewsNation's Elizabeth Vargas Reports.

Events

14 hours ago Wildfires are increasing, so why is wood a popular building tool in hotspots?

As wildfires rage across the US, devastating homes and communities, one question is being asked more urgently than ever: Why are so many homes still being built with wood?

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14 hours ago Harry and Meghan 'open up home' to friends fleeing devastating LA wildfires as they make plea

Harry and Meghan are poised to evacuate their Montecito home as a series of devastating fires sweep LA - but they're offering shelter to friends who been forced to flee their own properties in the meantime.

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16 hours ago How did LA fires start? All you need to know on wildfires devastating celebrity hotspot

As the deadly fires continue to change the LA suburban landscape forever, officials believe the ignition point came from behind a home in the Pacific Palisades area

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17 hours ago Kardashians star left in tears as home is destroyed by devastating LA fires

A star of Keeping Up With The Kardashians has been left in tears after her home was destroyed by the devastating wildfires that have been ripping through Los Angeles

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17 hours ago Kardashians star in tears as she's driven away from LA mansion destroyed in devastating fires

The star has been left devastated after her mansion was destroyed by the wildfires that have been ripping through the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles

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17 hours ago TV presenter takes in 12 people as he flees home amid Los Angeles wildfires

A TV presenter has taken in 12 people to his home as the destructive Los Angeles wildfires continue to rage on, causing devastation and destruction

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21 hours ago Kenneth Fire in West Hollywood Hills investigated as arson as one person arrested

As devastating wildfires continue to crop Los Angeles, an individual has been arrested in connection with the Kenneth Fire in West Hollywood Hills, which is under investigation for arson

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