21 hours ago California fires live: LA officials update public as winds pick up and state braces for ‘extremely critical fire conditions’

Firefighters expect a difficult and treacherous day amid dangerous winds as Red Flag weather warning is in place with winds of up to 70mph forecastLargest LA electricity firm sued over claims equipment started fires‘Convoy of incredible people’ saving animals from firesTell us about financial consequences you are facingCalifornia homeowners and business owners who lost everything in the devastating Los Angeles-area fires now have to tackle 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 over $200bn, we’d like to hear what financial consequences people face due to the fires.In the rural enclaves tucked close to the canyons most prime to burn, scores of animals – horses, goats, pigs, chickens, and even emus among them – were in danger as the fast-moving fires swept closer. Some had been left behind during chaotic evacuations. Others require...

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25 hours ago Patsy Palmer reveals her children have 'lost their whole world' to LA fires as she gives update on her Malibu house

Patsy Palmer has revealed how devastated she is for her children after their 'magical' community in Malibu was destroyed by the Los Angeles' wildfires.

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6 hours ago Justin Baldoni's lawyer Bryan Freedman's home burned down in Palisades Fire amid ongoing legal battles

The attorney who is representing It Ends with Us actor-director Justin Baldoni, amid multiple legal battles involving Blake Lively, lost his home in the Palisades Fire.

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10 hours ago Death toll rises to 25 amid new Los Angeles warnings and thousands still under evacuation orders – as it happened

Firefighters expect difficult and treacherous day as red flag warning forecasts winds of up to 75mph. This blog is now closedPrivate firefighting crews prompt furious public debateTell us about financial consequences you are facingCalifornia homeowners and business owners who lost everything in the devastating Los Angeles-area fires now have to tackle 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 over $200bn, we’d like to hear what financial consequences people face due to the fires.In the rural enclaves tucked close to the canyons most prime to burn, scores of animals – horses, goats, pigs, chickens, and even emus among them – were in danger as the fast-moving fires swept closer. Some had been left behind during chaotic evacuations. Others required large trailers or a gentle hand to calmly coax them through the terror caused by howling...

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11 hours ago Schitt's Creek actress Sarah Levy reveals she lost her 'sweet home' in LA fires

The actress, 38, who is the daughter of Eugene Levy and had a recurring role on his hit series Schitt's Creek, posted a message grieving the monumental loss.

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12 hours ago LA fires updates: death toll rises to 25 amid new wildfire warnings and thousands still under evacuation orders

Firefighters expect difficult and treacherous day as red flag warning forecasts winds of up to 75mphPrivate firefighting crews prompt furious public debateTell us about financial consequences you are facingCalifornia homeowners and business owners who lost everything in the devastating Los Angeles-area fires now have to tackle 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 over $200bn, we’d like to hear what financial consequences people face due to the fires.In the rural enclaves tucked close to the canyons most prime to burn, scores of animals – horses, goats, pigs, chickens, and even emus among them – were in danger as the fast-moving fires swept closer. Some had been left behind during chaotic evacuations. Others required large trailers or a gentle hand to calmly coax them through the terror caused by howling winds, ashen air and the...

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14 hours ago Melissa Rivers recounts grabbing valued possessions before Pacific Palisades fire burned home down

Melissa Rivers recalls how quickly the California wildfires spread, leaving her little time to gather cherished belongings before fleeing

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14 hours ago LA fires live: southern California residents brace for new wildfire warnings as nearly 90,000 people still under evacuation orders

Firefighters expect difficult and treacherous day as red flag warning forecasts winds of up to 75mphPrivate firefighting crews prompt furious public debateTell us about financial consequences you are facingCalifornia homeowners and business owners who lost everything in the devastating Los Angeles-area fires now have to tackle 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 over $200bn, we’d like to hear what financial consequences people face due to the fires.In the rural enclaves tucked close to the canyons most prime to burn, scores of animals – horses, goats, pigs, chickens, and even emus among them – were in danger as the fast-moving fires swept closer. Some had been left behind during chaotic evacuations. Others required large trailers or a gentle hand to calmly coax them through the terror caused by howling winds, ashen air and the...

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16 hours ago LA fires live: officials warn winds still ‘tremendous threat’ as nearly 90,000 people remain under evacuation orders

Firefighters expect a difficult and treacherous day amid dangerous winds as Red Flag weather warning is in place with winds of up to 70mph forecastPrivate firefighting crews prompt furious public debate Tell us about financial consequences you are facingCalifornia homeowners and business owners who lost everything in the devastating Los Angeles-area fires now have to tackle 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 over $200bn, we’d like to hear what financial consequences people face due to the fires.In the rural enclaves tucked close to the canyons most prime to burn, scores of animals – horses, goats, pigs, chickens, and even emus among them – were in danger as the fast-moving fires swept closer. Some had been left behind during chaotic evacuations. Others required large trailers or a gentle hand to calmly coax them through the t...

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20 hours ago LA fires live: officials warn winds still ‘tremendous threat’ as California braces for ‘extremely critical fire conditions’

Firefighters expect a difficult and treacherous day amid dangerous winds as Red Flag weather warning is in place with winds of up to 70mph forecastLargest LA electricity firm sued over claims equipment started fires‘Convoy of incredible people’ saving animals from firesTell us about financial consequences you are facingCalifornia homeowners and business owners who lost everything in the devastating Los Angeles-area fires now have to tackle 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 over $200bn, we’d like to hear what financial consequences people face due to the fires.In the rural enclaves tucked close to the canyons most prime to burn, scores of animals – horses, goats, pigs, chickens, and even emus among them – were in danger as the fast-moving fires swept closer. Some had been left behind during chaotic evacuations. Others require...

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