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Progress made on containing Hughes fire as new fires erupt

Firefighters make progress on Hughes fire north of Los Angeles as a new wildfire erupts in Southern California.

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New wildfire breaks out in LA triggering more evacuations

Over 50,000 under evacuation orders or warnings as a new fast-moving wildfire swept through rugged mountains north of Los Angeles.

Climate

How does it feel to lose your neighbourhood in the LA wildfires?

The California fires didn’t just destroy homes - the climate-driven disaster caught the fabric of community.

Culture news

Lady Gaga and Billie Eilish to perform at FireAid benefit concert

Described as an “evening of music and solidarity", FireAid will take place later this month. Many of the performers have been announced...

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AP photojournalists share unforgettable images of LA’s wildfire

AP photojournalists share their experiences documenting the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, revealing powerful images and the stories behind them.

Climate

Documentary raised hard questions about California fires back in 2021

With the devastating wildfires that have wrought havoc on Los Angeles, people may be more receptive to the lessons filmaker Lucy Walker learned while making the film.

Tech News

Crisis apps are becoming a means of survival, from LA to Ukraine

Watch Duty, a wildfire tracking app keeping Los Angeles residents informed of danger, is the latest in a growing field of apps helping civilians to survive crises.

Travel News

Should you cancel your LA trip because of the wildfires?

If you’ve got to travel to, through or from Los Angeles soon, is it safe to go?

Green News

'Address the root cause': Why experts blame fossil fuels for LA fires

As Los Angeles continues to battle devastating wildfires, attention is turning to why they started and how much climate change played a role in the outcome.

Culture Series

Jim Fenwick on capturing the beauty and chaos of Palermo wildfires

With the recent destruction caused by the wildfires in Los Angeles, Fenwick’s 'Wildfires in Palermo' photo series feels more relevant than ever.

USA

New wildfire adds to Southern California's fire woes as winds pick up

The fire started late on Monday in a dry riverbed in Oxnard, about 90 kilometres northwest of Los Angeles.

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The Weeknd delays album due to wildfires - celebs help relief efforts

One of the most anticipated albums of the start of 2025, the artist's last under the moniker 'The Weeknd', has been delayed due to the LA wildfires. Hollywood celebrities continue to donate to relief efforts.

Culture news

Oscar nominations delayed once more due to California wildfires

In light of the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles, the Oscar nominations have been pushed back. Awards season calendar continues to be impacted.

EuroVerify

Fact-checking Trump’s claims about the California wildfires

The US president-elect has levelled a string of allegations against California governor Gavin Newsom, who has slammed Trump in turn for "politicising human tragedy."

USA

Maps and images expose extent of Los Angeles wildfire destruction

These maps and images vividly depict the vast scale of the challenge, showing the areas engulfed by fires and the destruction they have caused.

Green News

Natural disaster home insurance: Lessons learned from LA wildfires

As the scale of uninsured losses from the Los Angeles wildfires becomes clear, are insurers ready for a climate change-induced ‘new normal’?

Business

California wildfire costs set to impact European reinsurance giants

The current California wildfires have caused billions of euros worth of losses to property and infrastructure. European reinsurance companies may also be affected.

Culture news

FireAid: Benefit concert announced for LA wildfire victims

Described as an “evening of music and solidarity", FireAid will take place later this month. Disney and LA sports organisations have also pledged money and started raising funds for the victims of the LA wildfires.

USA

Los Angeles wildfires claim 24 lives and leave thousands homeless

Firefighters are battling wildfires in Los Angeles that have destroyed thousands of homes and killed 24 people. Officials warn the death toll may rise.

USA

Los Angeles officials say wildfire death toll has risen to 16

Strong winds have been largely blamed for turning the wildfires into infernos that destroyed entire neighbourhoods around a city which has seen no significant rainfall in more than eight months.