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Southern California is extremely dry, and that’s fueling fires − maps show just how dry

Dry conditions across Southern California set the stage for a series of deadly wind-driven wildfires that burned thousands of homes and other structures in the Los Angeles area in early January 2025.

The Conversation

WATCH: California Man Helps 83-Year-Old Father-in-Law Using Walker Flee Wildfire on Foot

A California had to help his 83-year-old father-in-law using a walker flee from the Palisades wildfire on foot after the flames began approaching their car.

Latin Times

Eiza González Shares Information to Help Victims of the California Wildfire After Being Evacuated

The Mexican actress has shared information on her social media for resources to help victims of the wildfire.

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How to help those affected by the California wildfires

Major fires across Los Angeles this week have killed at least five people, forced 180,000 to flee their homes, and destroyed thousands of structures

The Independent UK

California Fires: How to Recover Tax Records and Other Important Documents

Having your tax records and other vital documents is important for claiming casualty loss deductions that can help with recovery.

Kiplinger

How Santa Ana Winds Fueled The LA Fires

Jon Keeley, a research ecologist in California with the U.S. Geological Survey and adjunct professor at UCLA, explains what causes extreme winds like this in Southern California, and why they create such a dangerous fire risk.

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Inside the 'chaos' of California's wildfires: How two families scrambled to escape their dream homes

"Hopefully a year from now, I can say, yeah, it was horrible and painful, but the insurance companies paid what they what the policies said they were going to pay."

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Tori Spelling’s mother lost $23million holiday mansion to Palisades fire

Tori Spelling’s mother has become the latest celebrity to lose their home to the LA wildfires after her $23 million vacation home in California was devastated by the blazes.

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Southern California's wildfire smoke is full of toxic chemicals. Here are the major health risks to residents

What to know about wildfire smoke.

Fortune

Harry and Meghan urge people to open homes to LA wildfire victims as they shelter friends fleeing flames

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex issued a formal statement regarding the wave of devastating wildfires

The Independent UK

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Issue Statement on California's Devastating Wildfires

The Sussexes addressed the disaster, which is "affecting tens of thousands from all walks of life."

Marie Claire

California Insurance Commissioner Urges Residents To Prepare For Wildfires

Learn about California's insurance crisis amid wildfires, steps for expedited claims, and reforms for coverage in high-risk areas.

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Drought Worsens In Southern California, Santa Ana Winds Exacerbate Conditions

New data reveals worsening drought conditions in Southern California, with severe impacts in Los Angeles County. Climate change exacerbates the situation, ...

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Unusual Options Activity: What Do Investors Know About Progressive That I Don’t?

Progressive Corp’s options volume Wednesday was 134,480, nearly 17 times its 30-day average, with 16 unusually active options and 15 with Vol/OI ratios in double digits. Is this activity all due to the latest California wildfires?

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Polymarket users are hoping to profit from the devastation in California, betting on how far the deadly blaze will spread

The betting pools for some predictions have exceeded $100,000.

The Independent UK

Zachary Levi blasts ‘incredibly poor’ leadership for devastating LA wildfires

‘Shazam!’ star has been an avid proponent of Donald Trump

Fortune

Hundreds of first responders to the wildfires are prison inmates

Inmates in California respond to the blazing fires, facing deadly conditions for less than minimum wage

The Independent UK

The famous TV and movie landmarks destroyed by the LA wildfires

The fire has ravaged several famous landmarks from TV and film

Salon

Are insurers done with California?

State Farm and others have stopped writing policies in the state, citing rate hikes, inflation and risk

The Independent UK

LA officials condemn looters ‘preying’ on residents as wildfires devastate California

Los Angeles officials condemned looters targeting vulnerable communities affected by the devastating wildfires raging in California.

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