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'It was a hellscape': The challenge of evacuating Los Angeles during wildfires

LA residents rushing to flee wildfires this week faced choke points, gridlock and the tough decision of whether to abandon their cars to the fire.

The Associated Press on MSN · 9h

How the wildfires in the Los Angeles area could affect California’s home insurance market

The wildfires that destroyed homes in multiple sections of the Los Angeles area will test California’s efforts to stabilize the state’s insurance marketplace after many insurers stopped issuing residential policies due to the high fire risk.

CNN on MSN · 6h

These are the iconic and beloved landmarks impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires

As residents in the Los Angeles area grapple with the ongoing realities of the devastating wildfires ravaging the densely populated metropolis nestled between the Pacific Ocean and mountain ranges, several iconic landmarks and beloved local institutions have fallen victim to the flames.

Drone, FAA and Palisades Fire

Hosted on MSN · 2h

FAA: Drone strikes aircraft fighting California wildfires

A drone has struck a firefighting aircraft battling the blazes ravaging Los Angeles County, prompting the Federal Aviation Administration to launch an investigation into the incident

USA TODAY on MSN · 5h

FAA says drone collided with firefighting aircraft flying over Palisades Fire

The aircraft landed safely and the incident is being investigated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), officials said.

SFGATE on MSN · 8h

'Put a hole in the wing': Illegal drone hits LA firefighting aircraft

The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating an incident from the ongoing Palisades Fire after a drone collided with a firefighting aircraft as both flew over Los Angeles on Thursday. “The aircraft landed safely,

California, Los Angeles

The Wall Street Journal on MSN · 5h

Raging Los Angeles Fires Wreak Destruction

Wildfires raged for the third straight day, destroying swaths of America’s most populated county and displacing tens of thousands of residents, with firefighters struggling to contain the biggest blazes.

The Hill on MSN · 1d

California rep warns Los Angeles fires could be ‘worst disaster in California’s history’

California Rep. Ami Bera (D) said the fires raging across parts of Los Angeles could be the state’s worst disaster in history. Bera joined NewsNation’s “The Hill” on Wednesday to discuss the ongoing fire and the briefing the California delegation received from the Office of Emergency Services.

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ABC · 14h

California fires live updates: Palisades Fire one of most destructive in LA history

California officials have arrested 20 people, warning that looters will be held accountable and should not take advantage of the disaster. "Shame on those preying on residents in time of crisis," LA County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger said at a press conference Thursday.

Trump blames Biden, California Gov. Gavin Newsom

Newsweek on MSN · 7h

Mel Gibson Piles Onto Gavin Newsom Over California Wildfires

Actor Mel Gibson denounced California Governor Gavin Newsom over the ongoing Los Angeles area wildfires while appearing on a Thursday episode of The Joe Rogan Experience podcast. Newsom, a Democrat, has been facing heavy criticism from Republicans including President-elect Donald Trump since several major fires erupted and quickly spread out of control in Southern California earlier this week.

USA TODAY on MSN · 17h

Donald Trump, California Gov. Gavin Newsom clash over devastating wildfires

Trump has said he would turn on “a very large faucet” that could send millions of gallons of water from the Columbia River to Los Angeles.

ABC News on MSN · 1d

Trump blames Newsom, Biden for California wildfires

As several fires spread across Southern California, President-elect Donald Trump is pointing fingers, blaming policies from California Gov. Gavin Newsom and President Joe Biden for causing the outbreak.

California wildfires rage in LA County, killing at least 10 and destroying thousands of homes

Multiple wildfires, including the Palisades Fire and Eaton Fire, are raging across Southern California Thursday, leaving at ...

Los Angeles wildfires devour thousands of homes, death toll rises to 10

Wildfires menacing Los Angeles have killed at least 10 people and devoured nearly 10,000 structures, with five fires burning ...

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Canadian ‘Super Scooper’ plane grounded after hitting civilian drone over Los Angeles wildfires

A Canadian “Super Scooper” aircraft fighting the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles had to be grounded after it hit a drone flying ...

DeSantis calls for media to hold Democratic California leaders accountable for wildfires: 'Have not seen that'

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis pointed out the difference in how Republican and Democratic leaders are treated by some in media ...

5hon MSN

What ignited the deadly California wildfires? Investigators consider an array of possibilities

Investigators are considering an array of possible ignition sources for the huge fires that have killed at least 10 people ...

The Cool Down on MSN11h

Fire hydrants run dry as unprecedented California wildfires ravage Los Angeles: 'We pushed the system to the extreme'

Though wildfires have always happened, warming global temperatures are making them more frequent and severe. For instance, ...

California wildfires maps show evacuations, power outages, air quality

Wildfires are tearing through thousands of acres in Los Angeles County in California, as strong Santa Ana winds stoke the ...

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Los Angeles wildfires in photos: Multiple blazes rage across the city, leaving a path of destruction

“Star Wars” actor Mark Hamill and Oscar winner Jamie Lee Curtis are among those whose homes are at risk as fires continue to ...

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