Fires Ravaging Los Angeles Cause Over $50 Billion in Damage, Preliminary Estimates Say
Wildfires burning across Southern California have already caused an estimated $52 billion to $57 billion in damages and economic losses, according to AccuWeather's preliminary assessment. The fire forced mass evacuations, disrupted daily life, and is said to be one of the worst fires in the state's history. “This is already one of the worst wildfires […]
Adam Carolla Predicts Los Angeles Fires Will Push Californians to Abandon Democrats: ‘They’re Going to Convert’
Comedian and podcast host Adam Carolla says the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles are causing California's wealthy elite to defect from the Democratic Party, or at least face massive amounts of state regulation if they try to vote. He predicted that he would persuade them to vote. To rebuild. Adam Carolla argued on the latest […]
Democrat mayor’s tweet about Ted Cruz comes back to bite her after she is absent during wildfire disaster in Los Angeles
Los Angeles' Democratic mayor is absent from the city and under intense scrutiny after a historic fire broke out in the Pacific Palisades on Tuesday. Mayor Karen Bass said that during a previously scheduled trip to Ghana to attend President John Dramani Mahama's inauguration, authorities said Southern California was exposed to “destructive and potentially life-threatening” […]
Anthony Hopkins, Paris Hilton, John Goodman Among Hollywood Celebrity Homes Lost in Los Angeles Fires
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Fires in and around Los Angeles have destroyed the homes of numerous celebrities including Billy Crystal, Mandy Moore and Paris Hilton, leading to a complete suspension of entertainment events. Three award ceremonies scheduled for this weekend have been postponed. Next week's Oscar nominations have been postponed. And tens of thousands of […]
Lakers-Hornets game postponed as Los Angeles wildfires rage on: ‘We’re with you, LA’
Thursday's game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Charlotte Hornets has been postponed due to ongoing wildfires in the Los Angeles area. The team confirmed multiple reports about the postponement, and the Lakers issued a statement on X telling fans to “hold on to your tickets. The postponed dates will be honored.” California wildfires […]
Airbnb Tells Customer Los Angeles Wildfires Don’t Count as ‘Major Disruptive Event’
Airbnb customers claim the company refused to rebook their stays in Los Angeles as polar winds sparked wildfires that destroyed historic homes and displaced tens of thousands of people. The Silicon Valley giant says the wildfires raging across Los Angeles are not a “large-scale destructive event.” The post prompted many people to share their own […]
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 […]
Drone shots capture horrifying Los Angeles wildfires aftermath
Horrifying aerial footage shows vast swathes of Los Angeles ravaged by wildfires looking like a scorched battlefield. Drone footage taken on Wednesday shows the sky above a completely abandoned neighborhood full of collapsed houses and structures covered in charred fire and smoky dust, killing at least five people. More than 130,000 people are under evacuation […]
FEMA teams working with families who lost homes in deadly Los Angeles wildfires
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is working with families who lost their homes in the deadly Los Angeles wildfires, the agency's chief said. FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswelltold CNNThe agency has not yet assessed the damage, but announced Thursday that more than 1,000 structures remain destroyed or damaged in both the Pacific Palisades and Eaton […]
Los Angeles fire chief warned Mayor Karen Bass that budget cuts would impact department’s ability to fight wildfires
Just a few weeks ago, Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Christine Crowley said that about $18 million would be cut from the department's budget, which would affect its ability to respond to emergencies like this week's deadly wildfires. Alert Mayor Karen Bass. “These cuts have significantly limited the Department's ability to prepare for, train for, […]