Los Angeles County, California

More than 10,000 acres burn near Los Angeles

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

At least 28 people are believed to be dead and more than a dozen others remain unaccounted for as multiple wildfires rage across Southern California.

Sacramento Bee · 21h

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.

Reuters · 19h

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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Fast-moving Hughes Fire erupts in Los Angeles County as California officials order evacuations

Officials ordered evacuations in the area surrounding the Hughes Fire on Wednesday morning, located near Castaic Lake in Los ...

Insured losses from Los Angeles firestorm estimated to be in excess of $28 billion

Verisk, a global data analytics company, estimates insured losses from the Palisades and Eaton wildfires could total between $28 billion and $35 billion. Local authorities said around 12,000 ...

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President Trump’s first week of presidency includes a visit to Southern California

The president raised the possibility of withholding aid to California unless the state changes its water policy.

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

Overnight water drops helped stop the spread of a huge wildfire churning through rugged mountains north of Los Angeles.

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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 ...

California lawmakers approve more than $2.5B in disaster relief for Los Angeles

California lawmakers in the State Senate and Assembly unanimously passed legislation that provides more than $2.5 billion to help the Los Angeles area begin the cleanup and recovery process from the ...

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California Legislature approves $2.5B for response to Los Angeles-area fires

California bolstered funding to help the Los Angeles area recover from its recent deadly wildfires under a more than $2.5 billion fire relief package approved Thursday by the California Legislature.