By Chelsea Bailey, CNN (CNN) — As the most destructive fire in Los Angeles area history rages, Mayor Karen Bass faces criticism over the timing of an overseas trip and budget cuts made months ago that affected the city’s fire department. For a second consecutive day, L.A. residents awoke to an inferno that has claimed
Continue ReadingBy Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Dr. Jyoti Mishra personally knows how much stress can come with a wildfire. The associate director of the UC Climate Change and Mental Health Council and associate professor of psychiatry works at the University of California, San Diego. Her city isn’t currently experiencing wildfires, but her LA-based family has
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Firefighters from across the state and across state lines were in LA County on Thursday, continuing to work tirelessly to tame the blazes through windy and dry conditions. News Channel 3’s Garrett Hottle was on scene in the area of the Palisades Fire to report the progress, gather more information, and talk to some who
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While the death toll from the various wildfires ravaging parts of the Los Angeles area remained unclear today, relatives of four people who died in the Eaton Fire near Altadena and Pasadena paid tribute to their lost loved ones.  One of the people who died was identified by his daughter as Rodney Nickerson, 82, of
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The Kenneth Fire in Calabasas is being investigated as a possible arson incident with a person being detained, the Los Angeles Police Department. LAPD officials said at around 4:30 p.m., they received a call regarding a possible arson suspect. “A man called in stating a suspect was ‘attempting to light a fire’ in the area
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Entire neighborhoods have been ravaged as a result of the ongoing fires in Los Angeles County, resulting in the destruction of more than 1,000 buildings and the displacement of some 100,000 people In response to the disaster, a number of hotel and accommodation options, including here in the Coachella Valley, are supporting the community with offers
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A water-dropping aircraft was struck by a drone today over the Palisades Fire, prompting a Federal Aviation Administration investigation. The aircraft landed safely, and no crew members were injured. Â Â Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone told the Los Angeles Times the aircraft was a Super Scooper, and the drone strike put a hole
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A curfew officially took effect overnight barring anyone without authorization from entering areas under mandatory evacuation orders due to the Palisades and Eaton fires, and county Sheriff Robert Luna warned that it will be “strictly enforced.” Â Â The curfew will be in effect nightly from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. the following morning. Anyone arrested
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As several fires rage on in LA County, several experts say rising temperatures and drier conditions from climate change have worsened the ongoing disasters. Professor Monalisa Chatterjee with the University of Southern California highlighted the unpredictability of weather patterns and conditions because of climate change. People can no longer rely on the expected seasonal weather
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The American Red Cross Southern California Region has deployed 25 volunteers to assist victims of the fast-moving wildfires in Los Angeles, with additional volunteers likely to join in the coming days. Though no volunteers from the Coachella Valley area have been deployed yet, recruitment efforts are ongoing, according to the organization’s Disaster Services team. Volunteers
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By Alexandra HutzlerABC News President Joe Biden on Thursday announced the federal government would cover 100% of costs for the initial disaster response to the Los Angeles wildfires. Meeting with federal officials at the White House, Biden said the funds would go toward debris removal, temporary shelters, salaries for first responders and more for 180 days. Biden said he
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Amid dangerous winds and elevated fire risk, officials are advising residents to prepare for any emergency. A fire can happen in an instant and spread quickly, often doubling in size within seconds, meaning there is little time to react once a fire starts; therefore, it’s crucial to have a plan and act immediately if you detect a
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As wildfires continue to rage in Los Angeles, Cathedral City firefighters are on the front lines, assisting with the battle through California’s mutual aid system. The local crew of 5, along with other state resources, are helping contain the flames and protect communities from further destruction. Cathedral City Fire Chief  Michael Contreras, explained that the
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GoFundMe is making it easier to help the thousands who have been impacted by the devastating wildfires in and around Los Angeles County. Updates on the Multiple Fires in LA County The company has created a direct link – what it calls a centralized hub – to connect to the verified GoFundMe pages related to
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Southern California Edison preemptively cut electric service to customers in the Banning Pass area and Morongo Valley due to wildfire concerns Wednesday morning. The utility was also considering more outages in the Cabazon area. Wednesday afternoon, shutoff warnings were extended east to Desert Hot Springs and surrounding unincorporated communities. Power has been shut off in
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