California wildfires: What we know about L.A.-area fires, maps, what caused them, who is affected and more
Fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, a series of ferocious wildfires erupted last week and roared across the Los Angeles area.
Where are mandatory evacuation orders for California wildfires today? See maps
While areas of Los Angeles County are still under mandatory evacuation orders, Southern California gets a "much-needed" reprieve from fire weather conditions. But, the break will likely be short-lived as "dangerous fire weather conditions" are forecasted to pick back up again the following week, according to the National Weather Service, NWS.
Fire Tornadoes Are a Risk Under California's Extreme Wildfire Conditions
The National Weather Service's warning about the “particularly dangerous situation” in which any new fire could explode in size in the Los Angeles area didn’t mention fire tornadoes
Maps: See how large the California wildfires are
The largest of the blazes, the Palisades Fire, is more than 37 square miles. That’s more than half the land size of Washington, D.C. A second fire, the Eaton Fire, is now more than 22 square miles. The Palisades Fire threatens thousands of structures inside the fire’s perimeter.
Where are mandatory evacuation orders today for California wildfires? See LA County maps
Mandatory evacuation orders are still in place. As of 11 a.m. local time Monday, all areas under evacuation orders and warnings are placed on a curfew from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. local time, according to Cal Fire.
Conditions that contributed to the start of the California wildfires
Normal fire season is in late summer and fall because of the heat of the summer and dry vegetation. This is also when the Santa Ana winds pick up. Santa Ana winds can dry out grasses in a matter of minutes to a few hours.
What we know about the victims killed in the California wildfires
At least 25 people have died across the Los Angeles area. Officials have said the true death toll isn't known as the fires continue to burn.
Origins of California Wildfire Claimed in New Lawsuit
Three law firms are suing the Edison electrical company, claiming its equipment ignited one of the four California wildfires. Newsweek sought email comment on Wednesday from Southern California Edison (SCE) and California Governor Gavin Newsom's Office of Emergency Services.
L.A. Fires Live Updates: Southern California containment efforts continue today as winds weaken
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Tracking the damage and devastation from the Los Angeles wildfires in maps
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California Fires Live Tracker: Map of Los Angeles Blazes
Wildfires continue to rage through Los Angeles leaving at least 24 dead and destroying more than 12,000 structures.
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Map: See where Los Angeles County wildfires are burning
The Palisades Fire, Eaton Fire, Hurst Fire, Lidia Fire and Sunset Fire are burning in Los Angeles County. Here’s where.
Pacific Palisades home untouched by Los Angeles wildfires destroyed by landslide, video shows
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How to help people impacted by the California fires
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Fire-scarred Los Angeles is under another rare warning as winds pick up
Millions of Southern Californians are on edge as winds began picking up during a final round of dangerous fire weather forecast for the region ...