How Fire Containment Works and Why It’s Proved So Hard in California
The first priority for firefighters tackling the devastating Los Angeles wildfires was to stop them spreading. This process, known as containment, saved many neighborhoods from the blazes that left at least 28 people dead and destroyed more than 16,
California Fires: Progress made on Hughes Fire in Castaic, maps show areas under evacuation
The Palisades and Eaton wildfires also continue burning in the Los Angeles area, leaving parts of Southern California with devastating fire damage.
Massive new Los Angeles-area fire balloons as winds pick up
‘Everyone needs to be on high alert,’ mayor says, as a new burst of dangerous winds bears down on Los Angeles
Blaze-Stricken Los Angeles Contends With Fresh Fires, Resurgent Winds
Thousands of firefighters worked to contain new blazes Thursday, including one near the affluent Bel-Air neighborhood, while persistent winds left weary Angelenos on edge following weeks of historic fires.
L.A. fire maps show Palisades, Eaton, Hughes and more fires in California right now
California wildfires: What we know about L.A.-area fires, maps, what caused them, who is affected and more
California Wildfire Map Shows Where Every Fire Is Burning
Six wildfires are burning in Southern California, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire).
Crashes and Disasters
The Hughes Fire, reported shortly before 11 a.m. Wednesday near Castaic Lake, prompted evacuation of a 280-square-mile area north of Los Angeles. The map above shows the mandatory evacuation area in red and the approximate perimeter as a black line.
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Tracking the damage and devastation from the Los Angeles wildfires in maps
The Palisades Fire has been the largest in terms of burned areas. The iconic Malibu restaurant Moonshadows was completely destroyed, as was the Palisades Branch Library. The Palisades Charter High School suffered extensive damage. Here’s an analysis of the building damage with what we know now:
Timelapse Video Shows Hughes Fire Explode in Southern California
The Hughes fire has burned through 3,407 acres since it started late Wednesday morning, according to local officials.
Winds in Southern California are expected to calm, but the fire threat continues this week
As winds across the Southern California area are calmer than their peak and firefighters are making progress, the threat to the fire-weary region remains with Santa Ana winds expected to continue in the coming days.
Fire risk and strong winds continue in Southern California with potential rain on the horizon
Parched Southern California was forecast to face more dangerous winds on Wednesday but could get some needed rain this weekend, dampening prospects of another round of deadly wildfires while raising the possibility of challenges like toxic ash runoff.
California fires live updates: New LA County fire explodes to over 10,000 acres
The Hughes Fire has now burned 8,096 acres in Los Angeles and Ventura counties since igniting late Wednesday morning near Castaic Lake, according to Cal Fire. More than 24,00 people have been ordered to evacuate due to the Hughes Fire. Another 30,000 people are in evacuation warning zones.
L.A. fire updates: Hughes fire rages on as red flag warning continue - Los Angeles Times
The Hughes, Sepulveda and Laguna fires are among the latest blazes for Southern California during a fourth consecutive day of red flag fire weather warnings.
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US: Los Angeles fire department says out-of-state assistance is incoming to help contain raging wildfires
Local fire department in Los Angeles said on Saturday that out-of-state assistance is on its way to help local firefighters contain the raging wildfires that have so far killed 16 people and caused devastating losses.