California wildfires: What we know about L.A.-area fires, maps, what caused them, who is affected and more
Fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, a series of ferocious wildfires erupted last week and roared across the Los Angeles area.
Where are mandatory evacuation orders for California wildfires today? See maps
While areas of Los Angeles County are still under mandatory evacuation orders, Southern California gets a "much-needed" reprieve from fire weather conditions. But, the break will likely be short-lived as "dangerous fire weather conditions" are forecasted to pick back up again the following week, according to the National Weather Service, NWS.
Debunking 5 claims about the California wildfires
As wildfires continue to spread in southern California, misinformation about the response to the fires have cropped up online. Here are 5 claims debunked.
Maps: See how large the California wildfires are
The largest of the blazes, the Palisades Fire, is more than 37 square miles. That’s more than half the land size of Washington, D.C. A second fire, the Eaton Fire, is now more than 22 square miles. The Palisades Fire threatens thousands of structures inside the fire’s perimeter.
Origins of California Wildfire Claimed in New Lawsuit
Three law firms are suing the Edison electrical company, claiming its equipment ignited one of the four California wildfires. Newsweek sought email comment on Wednesday from Southern California Edison (SCE) and California Governor Gavin Newsom's Office of Emergency Services.
How did the Southern California wildfires get so intense so quickly?
California is no stranger to wildfires. The region has always had fires and always will. But the magnitude of the destruction has raised questions about how they became so damaging, especially during the winter.
What we know about the victims killed in the California wildfires
At least 25 people have died across the Los Angeles area. Officials have said the true death toll isn't known as the fires continue to burn.
‘Beyond the brink’: Data shows LA Fire Department among the most understaffed in America
A CNN analysis of the 10 largest US cities and other comparable departments shows the Los Angeles Fire Department is less ...
The long-term health effects of L.A. County wildfire smoke
In the days after the devastating wildfires, air monitors recorded some of the highest levels of air pollution in recent ...
Breaking: Loma Fire reported in Orange County on Jan. 16
First discovered: 7 a.m. Jan. 16 A new wildfire was reported today at 7 a.m. in Orange County. Loma Fire has been burning on ...
Exclusive data shows which home insurers have most policies in L.A. fire areas
State Farm General and the California FAIR Plan — cover more homes in the areas where the Los Angeles County fires have ...
State auditor questions utility SoCal Edison's fire risk modeling
State utility regulators will vote Thursday on Southern California Edison's wildfire-mitigation plan, which safety auditors ...
Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Jan. 16
A new wildfire was reported today at 7:59 a.m. in Los Angeles County. The wildfire has been burning on private land. At this ...
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Wildfire Statistics: Damage, Fatalities and Insurance Rates
Over the last five years, the United States experienced over 344 significant wildfires that killed more than 178 people. Since the 1980s, the country has had 70,006 total fires per year, on ...
California wildfires: Los Angeles area on alert as high winds fan the flames
Fanned by strong winds, the wildfires have killed at least 24 people and swept through 40,000 acres in the Greater Los ...