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California Wildfires Palisades Investigation
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WESTERN WILDFIRES

Prosecutors say arson suspect in Los Angeles' Palisades Fire was angry 'at the world'

Firefighters battle the blaze at the site of the Springs Fire
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CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES

Southern California wildfire mostly contained as officials lift many evacuation orders

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171d ago

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California Wildfires

Holidays for L.A.'s wildfire victims become an exercise in creative problem-solving

Empty lots dot neighborhoods usually adorned in holiday decorations, which survivors say gives them renewed gratitude.
Before the fire, Thanksgiving Day festivities with Freddy Sayegh’s large extended family could number anywhere between 50 and 60 people all in one house. This year, the family is splitting up for the time because many relatives were displaced by the Eaton Fire.
Before the fire, Thanksgiving Day festivities with Freddy Sayegh’s large extended family could number anywhere between 50 and 60 people all in one house. This year, the family is splitting up for the time because many relatives were displaced by the Eaton Fire.
184d ago

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Western Wildfires

Fast-moving blaze in California county prompts evacuations

The Pack Fire in Mono County, about 140 miles southeast of Sacramento, had grown to about 5.3 square miles by Thursday night.
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Extreme Weather California Wildfires
206d ago

California Wildfires

California Wildfires

Suspect in Palisades Fire pleads not guilty in Los Angeles

Jonathan Rinderknecht is accused of starting a small fire on New Year's Day that eventually exploded in a historic Santa Ana windstorm to become the deadly Palisades Fire.
A helicopter drops water as the Palisades Fire grows
A helicopter drops water as the Palisades Fire grows
221d ago

California Wildfires

California Wildfires

29-year-old man arrested in connection with starting deadly Palisades Fire

Authorities allege that Jonathan Rinderknecht "maliciously" set the fire that killed 12 people and burned more than 23,000 acres.
Image: aerial homes destroyed smoke smolder
Image: aerial homes destroyed smoke smolder
249d ago

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California Wildfires

Grove of giant sequoia trees burns in California's Sierra National Forest

Some of the trees, estimated to be 3,000 years old, were wrapped with fire-resistant foil blankets.
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APTOPIX Extreme Weather California Wildfires
253d ago

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Western Wildfires

Evacuation orders issued in Southern California as wildfire rages

The Pyrite Fire erupted in Riverside County on Friday evening, according to Cal Fire. The cause is under investigation.
Evacuation orders issued by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
Evacuation orders issued by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
255d ago

California Wildfires

California Wildfires

Federal government sues California utility, alleging equipment sparked deadly wildfires

The filings allege SoCal Edison failed to properly maintain its power and transmission infrastructure in the area where the Eaton Fire ignited on Jan. 7.
Eaton fire.
Eaton fire.
271d ago

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Western Wildfires

California Legislature passes bill to give interest on insurance payouts to homeowners

Thousands of homeowners lost their residences in January’s historic wildfires in Southern California.
An aerial view of burned down homes in Malibu, Calif.
An aerial view of burned down homes in Malibu, Calif.
281d ago

California Wildfires

California Wildfires

Evacuation orders lifted as California's Canyon Fire reaches 47% containment

The fire has scorched an estimated 5,400 acres north of Los Angeles, but Ventura County officials said firefighters were making “good progress in suppressing the blaze.”
Canyon Fire.
Canyon Fire.
301d ago

Western Wildfires

Western Wildfires

Oregon wildfire burning over 95K acres could reach rare megafire status

The Cram Fire, already the nation's largest in 2025, could be the first this year to grow to at least 100,000 acres.
A hilltop burns with smoke surrounding it
A hilltop burns with smoke surrounding it
306d ago

Western Wildfires

Western Wildfires

Suspected Los Angeles arsonist run down by former college football player

"I didn't know I still had it, I'm not going to lie," one-time Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Scott Mitchell said.
Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Scott Mitchell holds the ball during a game.
Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Scott Mitchell holds the ball during a game.