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Firefighters battle huge blaze near Los Angeles

Blaze-Stricken Los Angeles Contends With Fresh Fires, Resurgent Winds

Thousands of firefighters worked to contain new blazes Thursday, including one near the affluent Bel-Air neighborhood, while persistent winds left weary Angelenos on edge following weeks of historic fires.

NBC News on MSN · 14h

Thousands told to evacuate after two new blazes start in Los Angeles County

The Hughes Fire near Castaic, north of Los Angeles, was 24% contained on Thursday afternoon, according to Cal Fire.

BBC on MSN · 14h

Firefighters battle huge blaze near Los Angeles as winds pick up

Winds in the area were blowing at about 20-30mph (32-48km/h), but could pick up, which would fan the blaze and make it harder for air crews to operate. Climate change has made the grasses and shrubs that are fuelling the Los Angeles fires more vulnerable to burning, scientists have said.

New LA County fire explodes to over 10,000 acres

Sacramento Bee · 5h

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 16 days ago, it has burned 14,021 acres. A fire crew of 1,837 has been working on site and, as of Thursday morning, they managed to contain 95% of the fire. However, investigations into the cause are ongoing.

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ABC · 16h

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

A new air quality alert has been issued for Los Angeles County until 7 p.m. local time "due to harmful particle pollution levels from windblown dust and ash." This pollution can embed deep into the lungs and cause health problems including heart disease symptoms,

Reuters · 1d

New wildfire near Los Angeles explodes to 9,400 acres, forces evacuations

The Hughes fire about 50 miles north of Los Angeles further taxed firefighters in the region who have managed to bring two major fires in the metropolitan area largely under control.

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In Los Angeles, a 'worst-case scenario come to life'

Two weeks after the Palisades and Eaton fires destroyed thousands of homes in two distinct LA-area communities, many in Los ...

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Amid weary firefight, Los Angeles’ winter rains to finally arrive. But dry weather could soon return

Weekend rains could bring some relief to Southern California, as firefighters continue to fight to establish greater ...

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Man killed during shootout with Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies in Huntington Park

Deputies claim that the man fired shots at them as he attempted to flee from a home where they were called for reports of ...

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Los Angeles begins long recovery from fires — and braces for new disasters

Officials released details about the recovery effort from the initial Los Angeles fires — an effort expected to last up to 18 ...

Update: 36% containment achieved for Hughes Fire in Los Angeles County

Hughes Fire initially started 10:53 a.m. Jan. 22 in Los Angeles County. It has burned 10,396 acres after being active for 33 ...

Pasadena Star-News8h

Los Angeles County launches business-to-business space share program

County SupervisorJanice Hahn got the idea talking with a Whittier councilmember who has a periodontal practice.

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Spencer Pratt, Heidi Montag Sue City of Los Angeles After Losing Home in Palisades Fire

Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag are suing the city of Los Angeles and the Department of Water and Power, alleging that the ...

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'We have their back': Newsom signs $2.5 billion relief package for Los Angeles

Calif., signed legislation directing $2.5 billion in relief to support response and recovery efforts for Los Angeles County after two deadly wildfires destroyed several communities.

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