Update: 14,117 acres burned in Los Angeles County by Eaton Fire, still 55% contained
Eaton Fire initially started 6:18 p.m. Jan. 7 in Los Angeles County. Since its discovery nine days ago, it has burned 14,117 acres. A fire crew of 3,404 has been working on site and, as of Thursday morning, they managed to contain 55% of the fire. However, investigations into the cause are ongoing.
How to help those affected by fires raging across Los Angeles County
Those looking to assist residents affected by the Los Angeles County firestorm have a number of options to donate money, materials or their time.
California fire and evacuation maps: See where the Los Angeles fires are burning
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Update: Containment progress – Palisades Fire in Los Angeles County at 27%
Palisades Fire initially started 10:30 a.m. Jan. 7 in Los Angeles County. It has burned 23,713 acres after being active for nine days. A crew of 4,471 firefighters has been working on site and they managed to contain 27% of the fire by Thursday evening. The blaze's cause remains under investigation.
How the Los Angeles fires could exacerbate California’s homelessness crisis
In other parts of California burned by past wildfires, communities are still dealing with the fallout years later.
Containment of Los Angeles-area Eaton and Palisades fires increases as weather improves
Improving weather conditions continue to aid in the increased containment of both the Eaton and Palisades fires, with some evacuations lifted in the Palisades Fire area.
California lawmakers move to speed up rebuilding, recovery in Los Angeles with new legislation
Lawmakers from across California announced new legislative proposals Thursday intended to speed up rebuilding and recovery ...
More than a week after the Los Angeles wildfires started, frustrated evacuees are desperate to return home
No stranger to natural disasters, Pasadena resident Pedro Rojas keeps a safety bag in his car with essentials like a jacket, ...
Northern California Red Cross member talks response in Los Angeles County
Organizations like the Red Cross are playing a critical role with crews responding from across the country, including ...
California extends filing deadline for taxpayers and businesses in Los Angeles County affected by wildfires
California extends its filing deadline for taxpayers and businesses in Los Angeles County that have been affected by the ...
Crew of dirt bikes, four wheelers escape police chase in east Los Angeles County
Two men on dirt bikes escaped police after a chase through surface streets and freeways in Los Angeles County, waving at police and news helicopters. No one was arrested.
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Sonoma County animal rescue organizations travel to Los Angeles to help animals impacted by fires
More than a dozen dogs and cats from Southern California are now resting in Sonoma County after rescuers traveled to the ...
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The race to put out the Eaton fire tested Los Angeles County’s night-flying firefighters ... The governor of California has called for “a Marshall Plan” to rebuild the fire-ravaged city.
The death toll continues to rise in the Los Angeles firestorm. Here are some victims’ stories
The most destructive fires in the city’s history claimed 27 lives. Officials say that number will likely increase.