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Firefighters still battle Los Angeles, Ventura blazes

A ‘Particularly Dangerous Situation’ is forecast for fire-scarred Los Angeles area

Millions of Southern Californians are on edge as a final round of dangerous fire weather is forecast for the region, along with a rare warning of a “Particularly Dangerous Situation.”

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

Strong Winds Forecast for Los Angeles Threaten Area's Fight Against Fires

Additional water tankers and scores of firefighters arrived at the Los Angeles area on Monday ahead of fierce winds that were forecast to return and threaten the progress made so far on two massive infernos that have destroyed thousands of homes and killed at least 24 people.

Yahoo · 9h

California fires live updates: Firefighters still battle Los Angeles, Ventura blazes as ‘particularly dangerous’ winds warning in effect

Four large fires are currently burning in Los Angeles and Ventura counties, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection: the Palisades Fire, which has burned 23,713 acres and is 17% contained;

Updates on Los Angeles wildfires at 12 p.m. Jan. 14, 2025

CBS News · 7h

Los Angeles fire maps show updating view of where Palisades, Eaton and more fires are burning right now

Updating maps of Southern California show where wildfires, including the Palisades and Eaton fires, are burning across Los Angeles.

Bozeman Daily Chronicle · 20h

Local firefighters headed to California to help fight ‘apocalyptic’ Los Angeles wildfires

Local firefighters from the Central Valley First District are headed to Southern California to help fight raging ‘apocalyptic’ wildfires in Los Angeles.

KCRA Sacramento on MSN · 12h

Updates on Los Angeles wildfires at 12 p.m. January 14, 2025

A beefed-up firefighting force was staged around Los Angeles to attack flare-ups or new blazes and anxious residents prepared for more fire danger as winds began to build Tuesday, a week after two massive infernos destroyed thousands of homes and killed at least 24 people.

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ABC · 3d

Los Angeles Fire Department budget sustained cuts but saw overall increase

In May 2024, the city of Los Angeles adopted a Fiscal Year 2024 - 2025 budget that cut the appropriations for the fire department by $17.6 million from the previous year. At the time, the city of Los Angeles was negotiating the union contract with the firefighters' union, the United Firefighters of Los Angeles City.

FOX News on MSN · 1d

Rams players, coaches show support for Los Angeles Fire Department during playoff game

Los Angeles Rams players and coaches showed support for the Los Angeles Fire Department on Monday night during their playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings.

Yahoo! Sports · 18h

L.A. Rams Players Honor Los Angeles Fire Department and First Responders at NFL Playoff; Team Debuts New Collection

All proceeds from the new collection will be donated to the LAFD and the Red Cross, according to the L.A. Rams.

Warnings of 'fast-moving fire' after Los Angeles gets brief wind reprieve: Updates

Officials are bracing for the return of fierce Santa Ana winds as they try to contain large blazes in the Los Angeles area.

7hon MSN

Los Angeles Fire Chief Says Crews 'On Edge' Amid New Wind Warning

The extreme red flag warning goes into place overnight and ends Wednesday afternoon, the National Weather Service says.

1hon MSN

Why some structures may have withstood the Los Angeles area wildfires – while those next door burned to the ground

While it may be impossible ever to know for sure, several variables could be at play for those homes that survive, experts ...

7hon MSN

Jay Leno serves hot meals to Los Angeles firefighters amid devastating wildfires: Watch

Amid the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, Jay Leno pitched in on relief efforts by serving hot meals to local firefighters.

Fire crews in Los Angeles brace for more heavy winds; at least 24 killed, thousands of buildings lost

Fires across the Los Angeles area have killed at least 24 people and destroyed more than 12,000 structures, officials said, ...

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‘Beyond the brink’: Data shows LA Fire Department among the most understaffed in America

A CNN analysis of the 10 largest US cities and other comparable departments shows the Los Angeles Fire Department is less ...

23h

Los Angeles wildfires: Returning Santa Ana winds threaten to expand deadly blazes

Dangerous Santa Ana winds are expected to return to the Los Angeles area this week, potentially fueling the growth of new and ...

17h

Billionaires And Celebrities Pledge Aid To Los Angeles Fire Victims—As Amazon Promises $10 Million

Twelve professional Los Angeles sports teams —Angel City FC, the Angels, Chargers, Clippers, Dodgers, Ducks, Galaxy, Kings, ...

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