64 minutes ago California fires live: LA issues new evacuation order as 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 MondayAfter the fire, the insurance battles: new ordeals to comeLos Angeles fires: the damage in maps, video and imagesCalifornians: have you been affected by the wildfires?The LA Fire Department issued a new immediate evacuation order at 7pm (local time) on Friday for the Palisades fire. It affects the following areas:It covers Sunset Boulevard north to Encino Reservoir; and from the 405 Freeway West to Mandeville Canyon.The fires, coupled with strong winds, have severely degraded air quality by releasing hazardous smoke and particulate matter, posing immediate and long-term risks to public health. Continue reading...

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2 hours ago Watch live aerial view of California wildfires as flames continue to rage

Watch live aerial view of the California wildfires on Saturday (11 January) as the deadly blazes continue to rage.

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10 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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11 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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13 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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14 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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17 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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18 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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19 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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20 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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23 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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24 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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24 hours ago LA fires live tracker: Map shows where hellish California infernos are heading next

A huge section of southern California was ablaze Tuesday night as the Pacific Palisades fire continued to spread , a fire map shows.

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24 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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25 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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26 hours ago Los Angeles fires burn through 30,000 acres as death toll hits 10: Live updates

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

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26 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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27 hours ago LA fires live updates: authorities announce curfew amid reports of looting, as death toll rises to 10

Palisades, Kenneth and Eaton fires remain uncontrolled as Los Angeles officials say ‘historic winds’ and extensive droughts have created the ‘perfect storm’Full report: Los Angeles fires burn through city as death toll expected to riseVisual explainer: why are the LA wildfires so bad?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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28 hours ago LA fires live updates: death toll rises to 10 as California wildfires rage and crews battle new fire

Palisades, Kenneth and Eaton fires remain uncontrolled as Los Angeles officials say ‘historic winds’ and extensive droughts have created the ‘perfect storm’Full report: Los Angeles fires burn through city as death toll expected to riseVisual explainer: why are the LA wildfires so bad?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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