Update: Palisades Fire at 98% containment, 23,448 acres affected in Los Angeles County
It has burned 23,448 acres after being active for 23 days. A crew of 800 firefighters has been working on site and they managed to contain 98% of the fire by Thursday evening. The
Los Angeles reservoirs filled before blazes, except for one needing repairs | Fact check
Except for a reservoir with a damaged cover that had to be drained, Los Angeles had kept its reservoirs filled before the January 2025 wildfires.
California fires updates: Death toll in Los Angeles fires rises to 29
At least 29 people are believed to be dead and more than a dozen others remain unaccounted for as multiple wildfires rage across Southern California.
Los Angeles wildfires: Lawsuit alleges video shows what started Eaton Fire
A new lawsuit filed by a Southern California resident is claiming that a surveillance video shows what potentially started the deadly Eaton Fire.
Los Angeles will face another round of fire-fueling Santa Ana winds this week
After a weekend of reprieve allowing fire teams to continue making progress battling the deadly infernos burning in Los Angeles County, Southern California now faces another round of fire-fueling Santa Ana Winds Monday.
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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:
Expect Los Angeles’ multibillion-dollar fire recovery to bring fraud, abuse and more misfortune
Law enforcement and prosecutors are geared up for scammers who are expected to exploit relief for victims of the Palisades and Eaton fires.
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Family speaks out after 28-year-old woman stabbed to death in downtown Los Angeles
The grief-stricken family of a 28-year-old woman who was stabbed to death in downtown Los Angeles is speaking out as authorities search for the person responsible.
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As wildfires disrupt Los Angeles schools, experts begin to study mental health effects on students
Wildfires have forced the closure of Los Angeles schools, displacing over 700,000 students and staff. Experts warn of lasting mental health impacts and the need for long-term recovery plans.
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Toxic Chemicals from Fire Debris Prompt Ocean Water Closures in Los Angeles County Beaches
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued an ocean water closure due to toxic chemicals from fire debris run-off, and advised against beach water contact post-rainfall due to pollutants.
Update: Palisades Fire remains 95% contained, 23,448 acres affected in Los Angeles County
Palisades Fire initially started 10:30 a.m. Jan. 7 in Los Angeles County. It has burned 23,448 acres after being active for 20 days. A crew of 1,043 firefighters has been working on site and they managed to contain 94% of the fire by Monday afternoon. The blaze's cause remains under investigation.
California wildfires: What we know about L.A.-area fires, what caused them, who is affected and more
Fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, a series of ferocious wildfires erupted the second week of January and roared across the Los Angeles area.