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California, wildfire

Here's how to help wildfire victims as California blazes explode in size

Strong Santa Ana winds are fueling multiple wildfires across Southern California, forcing thousands of residents to flee from their homes.

Hosted on MSN · 8h

How bad is the California wildfire smoke for health?

Tens of thousands of people are evacuating Los Angeles as wildfires blaze across the region, emitting dangerous smoke. Here's how it impacts health.

USA TODAY on MSN · 12h

Wildfire smoke from raging California blazes is putting millions at risk

Wildfire smoke — burning trees and shrubs but also homes and other manmade materials — contains toxic chemicals harmful to human health immediately and over longer periods. These carry risks such as increases in asthma attacks, but even longer term issues with evidence showing increased risk of cancer and dementia.

California, Pacific Palisades

USA TODAY on MSN · 17h

California wildfire map: Track the Palisades Fire as evacuations ordered in Los Angeles

A large bush fire threatens more than 25,000 homes and structures in Los Angeles as Southern California grapples with a brutal wind storm Tuesday. The Palisades Fire has burned nearly 3,000 acres acres since it was reported at around 10:30 a.

Associated Press · 14h

California governor says Pacific Palisades wildfire has destroyed many structures as winds kick up

The blaze began shortly after the start of a Santa Ana windstorm that the National Weather service warned could be the strongest to hit Southern California in more than a decade.

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NBC News · 46m

California wildfires live updates: At least 5 dead, over 100,000 forced to flee

Latest news and live updates on the Pacific Palisades, Eaton and Hurst fires in California as evacuations and road closures are underway.

Trump blames California governor for LA wildfires

FOX News on MSN · 42m

Newsom calls Trump's claims 'pure fiction' after president-elect points finger over California fire tragedy

California Gov. Gavin Newsom fired back at President-elect Trump after a day-long back-and-forth over the California wildfire response.

Associated Press · 1h

Trump blames Governor Newsom for California wildfires, calls it ‘a true tragedy’

Hosted on MSN · 9h

Maddow Blog | As wildfires crisis continues, Trump targets California’s governor

As California deals with deadly wildfires, Donald Trump thought it'd be a good time to launch a new political offensive against Gavin Newsom.

Timelapse of California wildfire from space

Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA) shared a time lapse from space of the California wildfires, which ...

California fires live updates: New fire erupts in Hollywood Hills

Tens of thousands were evacuated as nearly 16,000 acres burned in the uncontrolled Palisades Fire in the Pacific Palisades ...

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California Wildfire Live Updates: Nearly 1 Million Without Power In L.A. County As Fires Continue Spreading

The Palisades Fire, located on the coast of Los Angeles, has grown to nearly 16,000 acres, officials said Wednesday, as ...

California infernos in January? Here’s why wildfire season keeps getting longer and more devastating

As climate change warms the planet, wildfires have become so unpredictable and extreme that new words were invented: firenado, gigafire, fire siege — even fire pandemic. California has 78 more annual ...

Science News8h

California wildfire season should be over. So why is L.A. burning?

In some parts of California, fire season is now year-round due to rising heat and little rain. High winds and dry conditions are fueling L.A.’s infernos.