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January 22, 2025

Hughes Fire forces partial evacuation of 5,000+ person Los Angeles jail

The fast-moving Hughes Fire has forced the partial evacuation of a 5,000+ inmate jail in Los Angeles.

January 22, 2025

California water supply crucial for LA wildfire response allowed to run dry months before infernos: lawsuit

Over a dozen victims of the Pacific Palisades Fire are suing a Los Angeles public utility company for "failures," which contributed to the fire's devastation.

January 21, 2025

California officials reopen certain Palisades Fire zones, cops to use planes to monitor looting

California officials will reopen some Palisades Fire evacuation zones, as law enforcement ramps up security to address looting.

January 21, 2025

California police arrest two in Palisades Fire evacuation zone after 'suspicious' behavior

Following arrests of alleged firefighter impersonators, officials say two more people have been taken into custody for using fake passes to unlawfully enter a fire evacuation zone.

January 21, 2025

California wildfires: Suspect arrested in connection with brush fire quickly quashed by firefighters

Los Angeles authorities have arrested a man after a brush fire broke out in the Griffith Park neighborhood on Monday afternoon, according to the LAPD.

January 21, 2025

San Diego wildfires force mandatory evacuations amid dangerous wind conditions

Residents of San Diego County are facing evacuation orders Tuesday as the Lilac Fire and Pala Fire have broken out in the region, officials say.

January 20, 2025

Residents evacuated as brush fire threatens homes near San Diego

Several residents in a San Diego area community are being evacuated as firefighters work to battle a wind-driven brush fire that is threatening homes.

January 18, 2025

Bill Maher trashes Karen Bass, Cali officials for response to fires: 'Fiddling in Ghana while the city burned’

During the closing monologue of HBO’s "Real Time," host Bill Maher trashed the government for how they’re handling the wildfires that are ravaging Los Angeles.

January 18, 2025

Los Angeles water chief given police security detail amid 'threats' against her, employees

The Los Angeles water chief has been given a police security detail amid "threats" against her and water employees over the response to wildfires.

January 18, 2025

California dad who tried to save home from flames before water ran out says leadership 'absolutely failed us'

A California father, who lost his home to wildfires on Jan. 8, is calling for significant changes in leadership “that absolutely failed" the state's residents in a crisis.