85 minutes ago California fires live: progress made against some LA blazes but thickening smoke prompts ‘health emergency’

Palisades and Eaton fires start coming under control as fierce winds ease but forecasters predict another red flag warning for MondayFull report: 11 killed and 10,000 structures destroyed as blazes continueAfter 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?The psychological toll from the wildfires on a traumatized Los Angeles county of nearly 10 million people has yet to be assessed.Reuters reports that Pacific Palisades residents who ventured back to their devastated neighborhoods were shocked to find brick chimneys looming over charred waste and burnt-out vehicles as acrid smoke lingered in the air.At least to say goodbye until we can rebuild. I will let God lead me. Continue reading...

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6 hours ago ‘I had to save myself’: details emerge about Los Angeles wildfire fatalities

Death toll rises to 11 as first identifications emerge of Altadena residents killed by Eaton fireCalifornia wildfires – live updatesCalifornians: have you been affected by the wildfires?At least 11 people have died in the wildfires surging across the Los Angeles area. As local law enforcement scramble to identify victims and inform their families, details are emerging about six of the Los Angeles residents killed in some of the worst wildfires to hit the western city in its history.On Friday, officials attributed five deaths to the Palisades fire and six to the Eaton fire. Continue reading...

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8 hours ago California wildfires live updates: Los Angeles death toll rises to 11 as governor orders water investigation

Officials say five people killed in Palisades fire and six in Eaton fire as Gavin Newsom announces investigation into water supplyAfter 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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9 hours ago California wildfires live updates: firefighters battle Los Angeles blazes as governor orders water inquiry

Gavin Newsom announces investigation into wildfire water supply as Joe Biden likens destruction to ‘war scene’After 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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11 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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11 hours ago LA fires live updates: Death toll is expected to grow as officials pledge to be ready for return of Santa Ana winds

Death toll continues to climb from the deadly Los Angeles County wildfires that forced evacuation orders for nearly 200,000 residents

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11 hours ago ‘I had to save myself’: details emerge about Los Angeles wildfire victims

Death toll rises to 10 as first identified victims were Altadena residents affected by ongoing Eaton fireCalifornia wildfires – live updatesCalifornians: have you been affected by the wildfires?At least 10 people have died in the wildfires surging across the Los Angeles area. As local law enforcement scrambles to identify victims and inform their families, details are emerging about five of the Los Angeles residents killed in the worst wildfires to hit the western city in its history.Those identified were all killed in the Eaton fire, a 13,690 acre blaze that ravaged the neighborhood of Altadena – a diverse residential community near Pasadena that is home to working- and middle-class families, including many Black residents who have lived there for generations. Continue reading...

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12 hours ago LA fires live updates: New blaze erupts in Granada Hills as officials warn death toll will rise

Mandatory Evacuation Order in effect for the newly sparked Archer Fire in Granda Hills as the death toll continues to climb from the deadly Los Angeles County wildfires that forced evacuation orders for nearly 200,000 residents

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12 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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15 hours ago Tanker aircraft helping fight LA fires is grounded after colliding with drone: Live updates

Follow Daily Mail's coverage of the California fires as blazes continue to rage across Los Angeles.

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16 hours ago California wildfires live updates: at least 10 people killed; winds expected to pick up again

Officials warn people against returning home too soon amid continued threats to life from broken gas and power lines; details emerge about victimsAfter 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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17 hours ago LA fires live updates: Santa Ana winds set to return as crews scramble to control blazes that left 10 dead

Death toll continues to climb as the arson suspect, allegedly armed with a ‘propane tank’ or ‘flamethrower,’ is being held in police custody

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18 hours ago California wildfires live updates: nearly 180,000 people evacuated and at least 10 killed

About 10,000 structures have been charred by the two biggest blazes, while Santa Monica declared a curfew because of lootingFull report: LA fires burn through city as death toll risesMangled trees and charred homes inside a levelled communityCalifornians: 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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21 hours ago LA fires live updates: Arson suspect ‘armed with flamethrower’ arrested near new Kenneth blaze as 10 dead

Death toll continues to climb as the arson suspect, allegedly armed with a ‘propane tank’ or ‘flamethrower,’ is being held in police custody

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22 hours ago LA fires live updates: Arson suspect ‘armed with flamethrower’ arrested for new Kenneth blaze as 10 dead

Death toll continues to climb as Kenneth fire arson suspect allegedly armed with a ‘propane tank’ or ‘flamethrower’ is being held in police custody

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22 hours ago Kenneth Fire burns over 1,000 acres as LA wildfires enter fourth day with at least 10 dead and arrests made for arson and looting: Live updates

Follow Daily Mail's coverage of the California fires as blazes continue to rage across Los Angeles.

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23 hours ago LA fires live updates: ‘Armed’ arson suspect arrested for new Kenneth blaze as death toll hits 10

Death toll continues to climb as Kenneth fire arson suspect allegedly armed with a ‘propane tank’ or ‘flamethrower’ is being held in police custody

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24 hours ago Los Angeles fires burn through 30,000 acres as death toll hits 10: Live updates

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24 hours ago California fires live updates: Death toll hits 7 as new Kenneth blaze threatens Calabasas; arson suspect arrested

Death toll continues to climb as more than 7,500 firefighting personnel are deployed across California, with two of the most ferocious fires at zero percent containment

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