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New LA County fire explodes to over 10,000 acres

California fires live updates: New LA County fire explodes to over 10,000 acres

Two people were arrested for arson in separate incidents just outside the fire zone on Wednesday, according to the LAPD. In one incident, a citizen extinguished a fire in a tree and detained an arson suspect, police said. That suspect admitted to starting the fire because he "liked the smell of burning leaves," police said.

Sacramento Bee · 18h

Update: 14,021 acres affected in Los Angeles County by Eaton Fire, still 95% contained

Eaton Fire initially started 6:18 p.m. Jan. 7 in Los Angeles County. Since its discovery 15 days ago, it has burned 14,021 acres. A fire crew of 1,837 has been working on site and, as of Wednesday evening, they managed to contain 95% of the fire. However, investigations into the cause are ongoing.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

Hughes Fire breaks out near Castaic Lake in Los Angeles County: See wildfire map

The Hughes Fire has spread over 8,096 acres after starting just before lunchtime in Los Angeles County's Castaic Lake area on Wednesday.

Firefighters confront new blaze north of Los Angeles

The Associated Press on MSN · 1h

Aerial attack helps firefighters maintain the upper hand on a huge fire north of Los Angeles

CASTAIC, Calif. (AP) — Firefighters fought to maintain the upper hand on a huge and rapidly moving wildfire that swept through rugged mountains north of Los Angeles and resulted in more than 50,000 people being put under evacuation orders or warnings.

The Financial Times · 21h

Los Angeles firefighters battle new Hughes blaze

The Hughes fire broke out in the morning in parkland just north of the city of Santa Clarita. By 10pm, it had scorched more than 10,000 acres of Los Angeles and Ventura counties. More than 4,000 firefighters are battling the blaze,

BBC on MSN · 1d

New fast-growing wildfire erupts near Los Angeles

A new fast-moving wildfire has erupted in Los Angeles County, triggering evacuations in a region already reeling from the most destructive fires in its history. The Hughes fire ignited north of the city on Wednesday afternoon,

Los Angeles area sees strong winds amid increased fire risk as new fires break out in San Diego County

The Palisades and Eaton wildfires continue burning in the Los Angeles area as Southern California prepares for increased fire danger.

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 ...

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California Wildfire Map Update Shows How Every Fire Burning Has Spread

As of Thursday afternoon, six active wildfires are burning in Southern California, and maps shared on the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) website show how each one has ...

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Cracks emerge in House GOP after speaker’s threat to saddle California wildfire aid with conditions

In an interview aired Wednesday night, Trump said he may withhold aid to California until the state adjusts how it manages its scarce water resources. He falsely claimed that California’s fish ...

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What we know about the victims killed in the California wildfires

Twenty-seven people have died across the Los Angeles area. Officials have said the true death toll isn’t known as the fires ...

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California revamps its website for L.A. County fire recovery

The state has unveiled its revamped fire relief website offering a one-stop shop to help those affected by the L.A. County ...

California governor on approval for $2.5 billion package to help Los Angeles area recover from wildfires

California will spend $2.5 billion to help the Los Angeles area recover from recent deadly wildfires under a relief package approved Thursday by state lawmakers.

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