Former Santa Monica fire chief highlights factors behind Palisades fire devastation
Former Santa Monica Fire Chief Bill Walker shares insights into the factors behind the Palisades Fire’s devastating impact.
Former Santa Monica fire chief highlights factors behind Palisades fire devastation
Thousands of structures destroyed by wildfire in Los Angeles
Thousands of structures destroyed by wildfire in Los Angeles
Reporter Leigh Waldman reports from Pacific Palisades, where thousands of structures have been destroyed by the wildfire.
State funeral held for 39th President Jimmy Carter
State funeral held for 39th President Jimmy Carter
The nation honors 39th President Jimmy Carter at state funeral in Washington, D.C., on Thursday.
Homeowners worried about wildfire recovery as insurance policies drop
Homeowners worried about wildfire recovery as insurance policies drop
Thousands of Californians question if insurance will aid their recovery as more companies drop policies.
Fires leave California animal shelters overwhelmed
Fires leave California animal shelters overwhelmed
As wildfires ravage Los Angeles, displaced pets overwhelm shelters. Kevin McManus, PR manager at Pasadena Humane, discusses the challenges in the wake of the fires.
Californians flee homes as wildfires continue in Los Angeles
Californians flee homes as wildfires continue in Los Angeles
Devastating wildfires continue to ravage Los Angeles, evacuee Brian Claypool shares his experience.
January 9, 2025
January 9, 2025
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‘Our community is leveled, we lost everything’ Malibu residents share survival stories
‘Our community is leveled, we lost everything’ Malibu residents share survival stories
Five people have died, more than 2,000 structures have burned and at least 130,000 residents are under evacuation orders because of the wildfires burning across Los Angeles County. ‘We are absolutely not out of danger yet,’ Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley said.
Dr. Phil talks about devastating loss in Los Angeles
Dr. Phil talks about devastating loss in Los Angeles
“Five lives have been lost here and that’s five too many.”
Apocalyptic scene as Los Angeles wildfires kill 5
Apocalyptic scene as Los Angeles wildfires kill 5
At least five people have died, California Gov. Gavin Newsom told CNN, as several wind-driven fires blazing across Los Angeles County remain mostly uncontained. The newest to break out is the Sunset Fire in the Hollywood Hills, where evacuation orders have been issued.