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Climate change made LA wildfires 'more likely' according to international study

Climate change caused by human activity increases the risk of devastating fires, like the ones in Los Angeles, California,according to the World Weather Attribution (WWA) network. The fires left at least 29 dead and thousands homeless.

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A $4B settlement for Hawaii wildfire victims is in legal limbo as an unusual trial starts

Victims of a deadly 2023 Hawaii wildfire that decimated the town of Lahaina are expected to testify in court during an unusual trial to determine how to divide a potential $4 billion settlement

The Independent UK

Flawed emergency alert systems lagged when residents needed them most during Los Angeles wildfires

When disaster strikes, government emergency alert systems offer a simple promise: Residents will get information about nearby dangers and instructions to help them stay safe

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Fire-hardened House Offers Lessons On Rebuilding Los Angeles

The house that Michael Kovac built is the only one on his street still standing after a huge fire raced through his Los Angeles neighborhood.

International Business Times

Climate change made devastating LA fires more likely, scientists say

Analysis found the hot, dry and windy conditions that drove the fires were 35% more likely due to 1.3C of warming.

The Independent UK

New video shows start of deadly Eaton fire in Los Angeles, law firm claims

The Eaton fire and other recent Southern California wildfires resulted in the deaths of 29 people and the loss of thousands of structures

The Independent UK

FireAid, the massive benefit concert to help LA fire victims, came together quickly. Here’s how

Within days of the devastating Los Angeles-area fires breaking out, a benefit concert was in the works

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Disaster evacuations can take much longer than people expect − computer simulations could help save lives and avoid chaos

When a wildfire notification goes off on your mobile phone, it can trigger all kinds of emotions and confusion.

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Fast-moving Fires Torch National Parks In Southeast Australia

Firefighters were desperately trying to stop a cluster of fast-moving blazes in southeast Australia on Tuesday, as thousands of acres of national park burned and a farming community was forced to evacuate.

International Business Times

How to watch LA FireAid benefit concert featuring Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga and more

The star-studded January 30 event is dedicated to rebuilding communities that have been devastated by wildfires

The Independent UK

Extreme fire risk as wind, dry lightning spark alerts

Bushfires in two states have triggered warnings as extreme weather conditions place authorities on high alert as temperatures soar and winds increase.

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Should Los Angeles be in such a rush to rebuild after the devastating wildfires?

Experts suggest that replicating the conditions that saw neighorhoods burn to the ground may not be the best policy

The Guardian - US

As schools in LA reopen, parents worry about harmful ash from wildfires

Weeks after the worst of the deadly fires tore through Los Angeles suburbs, families are grappling with the reality that toxic ash from burned cars and homes could be a health issue for awhile, especially for children

The Independent UK

'Nerve-racking': Inside The Aerial Battle To Tame Los Angeles Fires

Helicopter pilot Tim Thomas has fought dozens of wildfires all over the world, but nothing prepared him for the scale and the challenge of the devastating blazes that ripped through Los Angeles.

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Prince Harry Just Met the Cutest Fire Department Dogs Who Have Been Working Throughout the California Wildfires

The Duke of Sussex "boosted the morale" of firefighters and their pups in Salinas, California.

The Independent UK

LA wildfires mapped: Border 2 fire stalled as rain brings risk of dangerous flash flooding and debris flows

As firefighters in California continue to battle the Border 2 fire, forecasters have warned about the risk of flash flooding and debris flows

The Guardian - US

Conspiracy-laden, fire-prone icons: what will happen to LA’s palm trees?

Many palm species in the city are receptive to embers and hard to extinguish – and they likely helped spread the fires

The Guardian - US

Firefighters battle to keep upper hand on new wildfire north of Los Angeles

Hughes fire near Castaic Lake broke out on Wednesday and led to evacuation orders or warnings for more than 50,000

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Al Jazeera

Mapping the Hughes wildfire that is scorching the Los Angeles mountains

New wildfire scorches 3,750 hectares (9,266 acres) near Castaic Lake, about 80 km (50 miles) north of Los Angeles.

Evening Standard

Tens of thousands evacuated as new wildfire rages near Los Angeles

More than 50,000 people are under evacuation orders or warnings as firefighters tackle the Hughes Fire

The Independent UK

Arnold Schwarzenegger pledges $1m towards Los Angeles wildfire relief: ‘I’m going to lead the way’

The donation comes as a new fire breaks out

The Independent UK

Firefighters battle to maintain the upper hand on a huge fire north of Los Angeles

Firefighters are battling to maintain the upper hand on a huge and rapidly-moving wildfire that swept through rugged mountains north of Los Angeles

Al Jazeera

New US ‘Hughes’ wildfire rips through mountains north of Los Angeles

Firefighting aircraft and ground crews are battling fast-moving wildfire in the Castaic Lake area north of Los Angeles.

International Business Times

Mass Evacuations After Explosive New Fire Erupts Near Los Angeles

A new wildfire erupted north of Los Angeles on Wednesday, exploding in size and forcing tens of thousands of people to evacuate their homes, in a region already on edge after two deadly blazes.

The Guardian - US

‘We surpassed human limits to stop this’: LA megafires show our approach to fire needs to change

As the climate crisis turbocharges wildfires, adding resources alone won’t be enough to stop the destruction – our relationship with the land must be remade

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