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Devastating LA Fires Prompt 2028 Olympics Debate

The Los Angeles wildfire disaster has cast a shadow over preparations for the 2028 Olympics, raising questions over whether the city can deliver a safe and successful Games.

International Business Times · Jan 13, 2025

How Prince Harry Honored One Man's Unexpected Request While Helping California Wildfire Victims

The Duke of Sussex reportedly went incognito to find a special item for an elderly man affected by the disaster.

Marie Claire · Jan 13, 2025

“The loss overall is awful and unspeakable”: Iron Maiden’s Adrian Smith and Primus guitarist Larry ‘Ler’ LaLonde among thousands who have lost homes in L.A. wildfires

Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan and Anthrax’s Scott Ian share their first-hand experience of the devastating impact of one of the biggest natural disasters in Los Angeles’ history

Guitar World · Jan 13, 2025

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California wildfires: investigators explore possible link between New Year’s fireworks and Palisades blaze

Questions raised of whether Palisades fire is connected to earlier fire put out New Year’s Day, with possible human origins

The Guardian - US · Jan 13, 2025

New Years Partiers May Be to Blame For Horrific Los Angeles Wildfire That's Killed 24 and Climbing, New Analysis Suggests

Evidence reviewed by the Washington Post indicates that the Palisades Fire started in the same area where firefighters had to put out a fire following a New Year's party

Latin Times · Jan 13, 2025

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 · Jan 13, 2025

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 · Jan 13, 2025

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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

The Guardian - AU · Jan 13, 2025

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 · Jan 13, 2025

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 · Jan 13, 2025

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 · Jan 13, 2025

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

The Guardian - UK · Jan 13, 2025

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

Extraordinary images show the scale of the devastation in California

Evening Standard · Jan 13, 2025

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 · Jan 13, 2025

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Evening Standard · Jan 13, 2025

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

International Business Times UK · Jan 13, 2025

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.

Evening Standard · Jan 13, 2025

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

The Conversation · Jan 13, 2025

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.

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The Guardian - US · Jan 12, 2025

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

Metal Hammer · Jan 12, 2025

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 · Jan 12, 2025

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 · Jan 12, 2025

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 · Jan 12, 2025

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.

The Independent UK · Jan 12, 2025

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 · Jan 12, 2025

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

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