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What sparked the LA wildfires? Investigators consider array of possibilities

While lightning, arson and utility lines are some of the most common causes of wildfires, climate change could also be to blame

Evening Standard

LA Wildfires Conditions Set To Worsen Again; Analyst Predicts Heightened Danger For Tuesday

The agency is expecting conditions to worsen significantly over the next hours and into Wednesday. Tuesday is expected to be the most dangerous day

Latin Times

Our farm caught fire on New Year’s Day, and helpers poured out of the scrub. It’s given me fresh hope for 2025

The global politics of division rage on but, when a crisis hit, neighbours and strangers alike converged on our burning paddocks to work in unison

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Why fire hydrants and water supply failed during Los Angeles wildfires

The LA wildfires continue to burn, with Santa Ana winds set to intensify and other challenges hampering rescue efforts.

Al Jazeera

Why are California inmates deployed to help fight LA wildfires?

Canada and Mexico have offered to deploy firefighters as US inmates join in efforts to put out LA’s wildfires.

Al Jazeera

Los Angeles Wildfires Spark Surge In Scams, Police Urge Vigilance Among Donors

Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell on Sunday recommended verifying organizations on websites like Charity Navigator and the Better Business Bureau before making any donations.

Latin Times

First Thing: Return of strong winds threatens further destruction from LA wildfires

At least 24 people confirmed as killed in the fires so far. Plus, Björk on her Cornucopia tour

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LA wildfires: Shocking images show scale of devastation in Los Angeles

Extraordinary images show the scale of the devastation in California

Evening Standard

Biden urges Congress to ‘step up’ on California aid as LA warned of ‘explosive fire growth’ – as it happened

Governor Newsom calls on state legislature to approve $2.5bn in extra aid as experts predict wildfires could be costliest disaster in US history

The Guardian - US

Satellite map shows every home destroyed in LA wildfires as apocalyptic images reveal scale of destruction

Stark images show the extent of destruction caused by wildfires around Los Angeles

Evening Standard

US Veteran's 'Cheap Purchase' Saved His Home From LA Fires While Celebs Pay $2K/Hour For Private Fire Fighters

While ordinary citizens find affordable solutions, wealthy residents hire pricey private firefighters to stop the flames from engulfing their homes.

International Business Times UK

Harry and Meghan branded 'disaster tourists' by Family Ties actress after joining LA wildfire volunteers

Family Ties star Bateman said Meghan and Harry were ‘no better than ambulance chasers’ after seeing footage of the couple visiting victims

Evening Standard

Much of Australia enjoys the same Mediterranean climate as LA. When it comes to bushfires, that doesn’t bode well

The world has watched in horror as fires continue to raze parts of Los Angeles, California. For those of us living in Australia, one of the world’s most fire-prone continents, the LA experience feels all too familiar.

The Conversation

Newsom eases building restrictions as theories grow of how fires were ignited

Governor calls for a version of Marshall Plan as investigators speculate power lines may have sparked dry vegetation

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Iron Maiden guitarist Adrian Smith loses Malibu home to Los Angeles wildfires

Adrian Smith is among tens of thousands affected by the wildfires currently bringing destruction to Los Angeles

The Independent UK

FBI searching for drone operator that damaged firefighting water scooper plane in Los Angeles

The FAA said even if there are no temporary flight restrictions in place, drone operators should not be flying the craft near wildfires

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: new fears over LA fires, ‘organic’ labels get reality check, the push for reproductive leave

Death toll in Los Angeles expected to rise; Australian shoppers being misled by false packaging

Al Jazeera

Fire crews race to contain Los Angeles wildfires as death toll rises to 24

Officials lament another night of ‘unimaginable terror’ in LA as wildfires continue to burn for a sixth day.

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The Independent UK

A dad and daughter help evacuees learn whether their homes survived the California wildfires

A father-daughter team in the Los Angeles area are staying in their home behind the fire barricades and taking inventory of destroyed properties

Evening Standard

Two men arrested outside Kamala Harris’s evacuated LA home

Police detained the pair for breaking curfew rules early on Saturday after receiving a call about a potential burglary

International Business Times

'Dangerous And Strong' Winds Threaten To Spread LA Inferno

US officials warned "dangerous and strong" winds were set to push deadly wildfires further through Los Angeles residential areas Sunday as firefighters struggled to make progress against the flames.

The Guardian - US

Rescuing strangers, cooking for firefighters: LA residents find ‘hope among the ashes’

The kindness of strangers allowed two men to escape the deadly Palisade fire, while businesses and non-profits gear up to assist evacuees

The Independent UK

How California wildfires could be leaving deeper inequality in their wake

Fires have torched homes belonging to generations of Black and Latino blue-collar families

Sports Illustrated

Rams Send Message to LA Amid Devastating Wildfires in Full-Page Newspaper Ad

Multiple wildfires have hit Los Angeles communities this week. The Los Angeles Rams took out an ad in the Los Angeles Times to provide the community with a message.

The Guardian - AU

Investigators probe possible ignition sources in Californian blazes - as it happened

This blog has now closed but you can find all our coverage of the wildfires in California here.

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