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The Latest Breaking News on Wildfires

Firefighters battle to keep upper hand on new wildfire north of Los Angeles

Hughes fire near Castaic Lake broke out on Wednesday and led to evacuation orders or warnings for more than 50,000

The Guardian - US

Mapping the Hughes wildfire that is scorching the Los Angeles mountains

New wildfire scorches 3,750 hectares (9,266 acres) near Castaic Lake, about 80 km (50 miles) north of Los Angeles.

Al Jazeera

Tens of thousands evacuated as new wildfire rages near Los Angeles

More than 50,000 people are under evacuation orders or warnings as firefighters tackle the Hughes Fire

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Arnold Schwarzenegger pledges $1m towards Los Angeles wildfire relief: ‘I’m going to lead the way’

The donation comes as a new fire breaks out

The Independent UK

Firefighters battle to maintain the upper hand on a huge fire north of Los Angeles

Firefighters are battling to maintain the upper hand on a huge and rapidly-moving wildfire that swept through rugged mountains north of Los Angeles

The Independent UK

New US ‘Hughes’ wildfire rips through mountains north of Los Angeles

Firefighting aircraft and ground crews are battling fast-moving wildfire in the Castaic Lake area north of Los Angeles.

Al Jazeera

Mass Evacuations After Explosive New Fire Erupts Near Los Angeles

A new wildfire erupted north of Los Angeles on Wednesday, exploding in size and forcing tens of thousands of people to evacuate their homes, in a region already on edge after two deadly blazes.

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‘We surpassed human limits to stop this’: LA megafires show our approach to fire needs to change

As the climate crisis turbocharges wildfires, adding resources alone won’t be enough to stop the destruction – our relationship with the land must be remade

The Guardian - US

Human use of fire has produced an era of uncontrolled burning: Welcome to the Pyrocene

Los Angeles is burning, but it isn’t alone. In recent years, fires have blasted through cities in Colorado, the southern Appalachians and the island of Maui, along with Canada, Australia, Portugal and Greece. What wasn’t burned was smoked in.

The Conversation

Health Risks In Wildfire Ash: Experts Warn Of Dangers

Learn about the health risks associated with wildfire ash exposure and the importance of safety precautions during post-wildfire recovery.

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What is FireAid, the LA wildfire benefit concert featuring Billie Eilish, Stevie Wonder and more?

FireAid is a star-studded benefit concert organized for Los Angeles-area wildfire relief

The Independent UK

The ash left behind by the Los Angeles wildfires might be toxic, experts warn

As some people return to what's left of their homes after the Los Angeles-area wildfires, experts are warning about possible dangers of the ash that's left behind

The Independent UK

It’s science, not fiction: high-tech drones may soon be fighting bushfires in Australia

Picture this. It’s a summer evening in Australia. A dry lightning storm is about to sweep across remote, tinder-dry bushland. The next day is forecast to be hot and windy. A lightning strike tonight could spark a fire that grows into a catastrophic blaze tomorrow.

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The Independent UK

Nina Dobrev says she has ‘survivor’s guilt’ after devastating LA fires

The Canadian actor starred in ‘The Vampire Diaries’ on television and in films including ‘XXX: Return of Xander Cage’

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Gusty winds and extreme fire weather return to Southern California

Windy and dry conditions have returned to Southern California, raising the risk of new wildfires sparking as firefighters continue to battle two major blazes in the Los Angeles area that started in similar weather nearly two weeks ago

The Conversation

LA fires risk reinforcing the false idea that we’re all in this together

Sobering images of fires in Los Angeles highlight one of the few cases where some of those who contributed the most to climate change are also facing its consequences. And this is partly why these fires have been such a big global media story.

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50 Times Humans And Animals Refused To Bow To The Fury Of Nature (New Pics)

As Los Angeles continues to battle devastating wildfires, people are sharing photos that showcase human resilience in the face of various natural disasters. The post 50 Times Humans And Animals Refused To Bow To The Fury Of Nature (New Pics) first appeared on Bored Panda.

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The Guardian - US

‘I want to preserve our legacy’: Black families in Altadena fear displacement after fire

For Donny Kincey, who lost his home and the home he grew up in, ‘vultures are circling’ and threaten gentrification

The Independent UK

Families of wildfire victims mired in grief, questioning what more could have been done

Many families in California are full of grief and questions about what more they could have done to save their loved ones from the deadly wildfires

The Guardian - US

LA firefighters helped by lull in winds, but more fire weather in forecast

Crews make progress but strong winds anticipated in Los Angles basin next week, carrying potential peril

The Guardian - US

I’ve covered deadly wildfires for seven years. It doesn’t have to be this way

While the LA fires have been described as unprecedented, here in California we have experience with this kind of fire

The Independent UK

On LA fire lines, inmates shoulder heavy packs and tackle dangerous work for less than $30 a day

Over 1,100 California inmates have worked around the clock to help fight Los Angeles-area fires that have killed at least 25 people and destroyed thousands of homes

Tom’s Guide

You can report wildfires in Google Maps using Crisis Alerts — here's how

Learn how to use Google Maps' Crisis Alerts feature to monitor and report wildfire activity in your area.

The Independent UK

California is years behind in implementing a law to make homes more fire resistant

California is years behind in implementing a 2020 law aiming to make it harder for homes to burn during a wildfire

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