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Pacific Palisades wildfire rages as tens of thousands forced to evacuate: Updates
This page is a summary of news on the Pacific Palisades fire for Tuesday, Jan. 7. For the latest news on the California fires, view USA TODAY'S file for Wednesday, Jan. 8. LOS ANGELES — A fast-moving wildfire fueled by dangerously high-speed Santa Ana winds threatened homes in some of California's most exclusive neighborhoods on Tuesday,
Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Jan. 8
A new wildfire was reported today at 5:57 a.m. in Los Angeles County. The wildfire has been burning on private land. There is currently no information about the containment efforts for the fire and its cause has yet to be determined.
Wildfire Rages in Los Angeles, Forcing 30,000 to Evacuate
Before the fire started, the National Weather Service had issued its highest alert for extreme fire conditions for much of Los Angeles County from Tuesday through Thursday, predicting wind gusts of 50 to 80 mph (80 to 130 kph) with isolated winds of 80 to 100 mph (130 to 160 kph) in the mountains and foothills.
California wildfire map: Track the Palisades Fire as evacuations ordered in Los Angeles
A large bush fire threatens more than 25,000 homes and structures in Los Angeles as Southern California grapples with a brutal wind storm Tuesday. The Palisades Fire has burned nearly 3,000 acres acres since it was reported at around 10:30 a.
Pacific Palisades: The celebrity LA area ravaged by wildfire
The affluent Los Angeles neighbourhood of Pacific Palisades typically has strangers walking around, trying to catch a glimpse of celebrities' houses. Now, though, its streets are filled with firefighters battling a 3,000-acre wildfire that is ravaging the area.
A second wind-whipped wildfire is burning out of control in the Los Angeles area
A fast-moving wildfire has broken out in the inland foothills northeast of Los Angeles hours after another blaze tore through the city’s Pacific Palisades neighborhood along the coast, destroying many homes and prompting evacuation orders for
Pacific Palisades Wildfire Prompts Evacuations as Winds Fan Flames
The Los Angeles Fire Department ordered residents in affluent Pacific Palisades to leave the area immediately as firefighters sought to slow the spread of a nearly 3,000-acre blaz
California Governor Says Pacific Palisades Wildfire Has Destroyed Many Structures as Winds Kick Up
A wildfire whipped up by extreme winds is sweeping through a Los Angeles hillside dotted with celebrity residences
Wildfire sparks panicked evacuations in Los Angeles suburb
A fast-moving wildfire in a Los Angeles suburb burned buildings and sparked panic, with thousands ordered to evacuate Tuesday as "life threatening" winds whipped the region.US President Joe Biden was in Los Angeles on Tuesday,
Pacific Palisades Wildfire Prompts Evacuations for Thousands as Strong Winds Fuel Flames
A wildfire prompted emergency officials to order residents in a western Los Angeles neighborhood to evacuate their homes Tuesday as forecasters warned that a potentially life-threatening windstorm could fuel the fire’s rapid spread.
The LA wildfire is ripping through a neighborhood full of A-Listers
"Star Wars" actor Mark Hamill was among the 30,000 people in LA evacuated from their homes after a fire broke out on Tuesday.
Staying safe in a wildfire: What to pack and when to evacuate
Evacuating a wildfire area can be scary, but experts say people can significantly improve their own safety with a little ...
LA wildfire reaches school made famous by Hollywood, US media say
Parts of Palisades Charter High School - which appeared in films such as Carrie - have caught fire, US media say.
CNN Crew Films Narrow Escape From ‘Apocalyptic’ Wildfire Ripping Through Los Angeles
A reporter who was part of the team called it “the most terrifying exit that we’ve made from any assignment in a long time.” ...
Oregon places new rules on homeowners living in certain high-risk wildfire areas
Oregon homeowners who live in certain high-risk wildfire areas defined by the state must now meet new building and so-called ...
Wildfire and climate programs are driving up California electricity bills, says state analyst
State lawmakers will need to balance climate goals with affordability concerns, said the non-partisan legislative analyst in ...
Oregon issues new ‘wildfire hazard maps’ for homeowners living in high-risk areas
In Oregon, the new building and so-called defensible space codes will affect only about 106,000 tax lots. Oregon homeowners ...