LA fires: international crews arrive to battle raging wildfires as evacuations spread | California wildfires
Thousands of firefighters battled to extinguish four wildfires raging across the Los Angeles area Saturday before evening winds were expected to fan the flames further. In Pacific Palisades, incarcerated firefighters dug wide trenches into the scorched terrain to try to extinguish what was said to be the most destructive fire in the city's history. Across […]
Horse racing, college basketball games postponed due to devastating wildfires across Los Angeles region
Wildfires have destroyed neighborhoods across Los Angeles in recent days. More than 12,000 homes were destroyed in the fierce fire, and at least 11 people were killed. The latest evacuation order comes as a wildfire flares up on the city's west side, prompting Santa Anita to cancel horse racing events scheduled for this weekend. The […]
LA Mayor Karen Bass handed out rich city contracts, forcing drastic cuts to fire department months before deadly wildfires: records
Los Angeles was forced to cut funding for its fire department after Mayor Karen Bass handed out gilded contracts to city employees, a public records review reveals. The issue began early last year when Mr Bass settled contract negotiations with public sector unions. City employees received 20 to 25 percent pay raises and other perks […]
LeBron James sending ‘so many prayers’ as Los Angeles wildfires continue
The Los Angeles Lakers are affected by the California wildfires, but LeBron James can't wait for it all to be over. The wildfires started earlier this week and have burned more than 10,000 structures, approximately 30,000 acres and claimed at least 11 lives. The fire left people homeless, including James' own head coach, JJ Redick. […]
These are the conditions fueling the Los Angeles wildfires: What to know
Strong Santa Ana winds, a dry winter, and low humidity have fueled wildfires in the Los Angeles area over the past week, destroying dozens of structures and causing mass evacuations. 11 people died. Firefighters in the area have made progress and have contained some of the larger fires. Four fires are currently raging through the […]
California Gov. Gavin Newsom cut $100M for fire prevention before deadly wildfires: report
California's embattled Governor Gavin Newsom has cut funding allocated to wildfires this year by more than $100 million, a review of the state's budget reveals. Left-wing Paul's 2025 budget, signed in June, cut $101 million from seven “wildfire and forest resiliency” programs. According to Newsweek magazine. Mr. Newsom cut funding for wildfire response by more […]
Faults along LA’s power grid surged in the same location where California wildfires ignited: report
Faults along Los Angeles' power grid have proliferated in the same areas where three of this week's major wildfires started, according to a company that monitors electrical activity. Whisker Labs recorded a spike in failures in the hours before the Eaton, Palisades and Hearst fires, said Bob Marshall, the company's chief executive officer. fox news […]
Former child star Rory Sykes dies in LA wildfires
Rory Sykes, a former child star who appeared on the British show Kiddie Capers in the 1990s and lived with cerebral palsy, died Wednesday in the devastating Los Angeles wildfires. He was 32 years old. “It is with great sadness that I have to announce the passing of my beautiful son @Rorysykes.”Yesterday's fire in Malibu,” […]
Los Angeles Kings broadcaster Patrick O’Neal home burned down in wildfires: Many ‘still suffering’
Los Angeles Kings broadcaster Patrick O'Neal is one of many residents affected by the area's massive wildfires. O'Neal shared a video of himself in front of the burned remains of his family's home during the Kings' pregame show on FanDuel Sports Network West before Friday's game against the Winnipeg Jets. “I want to send my […]
Can firefighters use saltwater to battle California wildfires?
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