Death Toll Rises to 10 as Los Angeles Wildfires Regather Strength
The wildfires that have ravaged large swaths of Los Angeles have now claimed 10 lives and destroyed nearly 10,000 structures, with five fires still burning on Friday and a The dry wind is fanning the flames and regaining momentum. Estimates of the damage and economic losses already caused by the devastating fires range from $135 […]
Los Angeles wildfires kill 10 as details emerge about victims
At least 10 people were killed Friday in wildfires raging in Los Angeles County, and details of the victims are emerging. That includes a man who was reportedly found clutching a garden hose in his hand in an attempt to protect the family home he had lived in for more than 50 years. Victor Shaw, […]
Comedian Steve Byrne Calls Gavin Newsom’s Mismanagement of Los Angeles Fires ‘Criminal’
Actor and comedian Steve Byrne — star of the TBS sitcom sullivan and son — Accuses California politicians, including Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D), of mishandling the Los Angeles wildfires, the state's water supply and other related issues. “mismanagement amounts to a crime,'' he said. ” In a recent […]
All of Los Angeles County receives evacuation alert in error
Los Angeles County officials mistakenly sent an evacuation message to all residents Thursday night as wildfires continue to spread rapidly across the region. The city's emergency management department retracted this statement. × And even in text messages to residents. “Recent @ReadyLACounty An evacuation advisory was sent in error. Evacuation orders remain unchanged. Click here for […]
ABC News Matt Gutman reports on Los Angeles wildfires Palisades Fire outside aunt’s destroyed home
ABC News reporter Matt Gutman shared heartbreaking personal news Thursday as he reported from the rubble of his aunt's home in the deadly Palisades fire. While giving viewers of “The View” an inside look at the devastated neighborhoods of the Pacific Palisades neighborhood in West Los Angeles, Gutman, the network's chief national correspondent, said he […]
Los Angeles County Fire Department Accidentally Sends Evacuation Alert to All of L.A. County
The Los Angeles County Fire Department mistakenly sent an evacuation warning text message across Los Angeles County on Thursday afternoon, battling the deadliest fire in Los Angeles history and causing further panic and confusion for an already traumatized population. The text message was sent to residents across Los Angeles County at approximately 3:57 p.m. PT. […]
Kenneth Fire Grows in Woodland Hills as Los Angeles Burns
The Kenneth Fire, which started in an area near Woodland Hills on the southwest side of the San Fernando Valley, has reportedly grown in size since erupting early Thursday morning. The fire near the famous Highway 101 has grown to more than 800 acres and continues to burn south toward homes, according to local reports. […]
Los Angeles Homeowners in Insurance Crisis as Wildfires Blaze On
California residents have been battling for years with insurance companies no longer willing to protect their homes, and in the months leading up to this week's wildfires, thousands of homes were damaged, including about 1,600 in the now devastated Pacific Palisades area. insurance contract was terminated. According to the 2022 U.S. Census, nearly 80% of […]
Resurfaced video of fire dept. assistant chief inspires outrage after devastating wildfires in Los Angeles
In the wake of the devastating wildfires that ravaged Southern California, a viral video containing comments from the Los Angeles Fire Department's deputy chief has angered many. In the video, Deputy Chief Kristin Larson appears to explain why it's important to have minority members in the fire department, then defensively mocks the fire victims. Larson […]
Vikings-Rams playoff game moved away from Los Angeles due to wildfires
The NFL announced Thursday that the Vikings-Rams playoff game originally scheduled for Southern California will be held in Arizona. The NFL announced its contingency plan on Wednesday, with Monday night's wild-card game set to be played at the home of the Arizona Cardinals. This is the third game affected in Los Angeles this week. The […]