Firefighters work to battle California fire as thunderstorms raise risk of new blazes
Firefighters are working to contain the rapidly spreading flames in Sierra National Forest in Central California. There’s concern that thunderstorms could bring lightning, which might ignite new fires. The Garnet fire, which started on Sunday afternoon, has already scorched 14 square miles of grass and brush, situated about 60 miles east of Fresno. As of […]
First Female Los Angeles Fire Chief Faces Calls to Resign as Blazes Rage On
Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Chief Christine Crowley, the first openly gay woman to do so, is facing calls to resign as devastating wildfires rage across Southern California. Mr. Crowley found himself in an awkward situation with Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D). received request resign after her said The city “ignored” city officials' requests […]
When will the LA fires end? Experts warn of challenges ahead as blazes continue to rage
Los Angeles faces several more days of hell before the wildfires still raging are brought under control, experts have warned. A week after the Palisades Fire started, the fire is only 17% contained and remains burning about 24,000 acres (about half the size of Brooklyn, New York). More than 40,000 acres in Southern California have […]
100 L.A. Fire Trucks Wait for Repair as Blazes Burn City
Approximately 100 Los Angeles fire trucks have reportedly been sitting in repair shops for quite some time as the fires have devastated local residents and reduced homes and businesses to ashes. every daily maillocal activist I took it Photo of the Los Angeles Fire Department Supply and Maintenance Office premises at 19 North Avenue, clearly […]
from early weather warnings to rampant blazes
A newly compiled timeline of the wildfires that devastated Los Angeles suggests the city's fire department may have allowed smaller blazes to gain a foothold and burn through large swaths of the city. , suggesting the real problem may have started days before the fire started. The timeline is Compiled by the Washington PostIt took […]
Canada deploying 60 firefighters to help with California blazes
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Sunday that 60 firefighters will be sent to California to fight wildfires. in Post to XPrime Minister Trudeau said Canada is helping provide assistance to the Los Angeles area as multiple wildfires continue to ravage the area. The death toll from the wildfires had reached 16 as of Saturday […]
Ocean Water Used to Combat L.A. Blazes Could Pose Risks
Authorities are using seawater to extinguish fires spreading across Los Angeles, a move that could have consequences. Frank Papalia, a former New York City Fire Department lieutenant and fire safety expert at Global Security Group, said: said Fox News reported that firefighters sometimes use salt water, which can damage equipment, infrastructure and wildlife. Papalia pointed […]
Los Angeles officials investigate origin of wildfires as multiple blazes remain uncontained
Los Angeles officials said multiple wildfires remained uncontained across the city and urged residents on Thursday to continue following evacuation orders. Mayor Karen Bass delivered the message at a news conference Thursday along with police and fire leaders. Police have already arrested 20 people on suspicion of looting and robbery in evacuation areas, and announced […]
5 Blazes 0% Contained as Thousands of Acres Burn
The main Los Angeles area fire, which broke out Tuesday in the Pacific Palisades area, is 0% contained as of this writing, according to the latest information from CalFire. A 2:30 p.m. ET update from CalFire showed five major fires burning in the area. The Eaton Fire has grown to 10,600 acres. Palisades Fire, affecting […]
Israel claims to have intercepted projectile from Yemen as firefighters battle blazes – Middle East crisis live | Israel-Gaza war
Israel claims to have intercepted a projectile from Yemen, reports fire broke out in rubble Israeli firefighters were extinguishing a fire west of Jerusalem on Monday, which the military said was caused by debris from an interceptor missile fired from Yemen, AFP news agency reported. The Jerusalem Regional Fire Department said firefighters were trying to […]