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The Latest Breaking News on Wildfires

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

The Independent UK

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.

The Conversation

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

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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.

AAP

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

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'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.

International Business Times

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.

Marie Claire

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 Independent UK

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

The Guardian - US

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.

Al Jazeera

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

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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.

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‘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

The Conversation

Human use of fire has produced an era of uncontrolled burning: Welcome to the Pyrocene

Los Angeles is burning, but it isn’t alone. In recent years, fires have blasted through cities in Colorado, the southern Appalachians and the island of Maui, along with Canada, Australia, Portugal and Greece. What wasn’t burned was smoked in.

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Fireaid Benefit Concert Unites Music Industry For Wildfire Relief

FireAid benefit concert in LA featuring A-list performers to raise funds for wildfire relief efforts.

The Independent UK

What is FireAid, the LA wildfire benefit concert featuring Billie Eilish, Stevie Wonder and more?

FireAid is a star-studded benefit concert organized for Los Angeles-area wildfire relief

The Independent UK

The ash left behind by the Los Angeles wildfires might be toxic, experts warn

As some people return to what's left of their homes after the Los Angeles-area wildfires, experts are warning about possible dangers of the ash that's left behind

The Conversation

It’s science, not fiction: high-tech drones may soon be fighting bushfires in Australia

Picture this. It’s a summer evening in Australia. A dry lightning storm is about to sweep across remote, tinder-dry bushland. The next day is forecast to be hot and windy. A lightning strike tonight could spark a fire that grows into a catastrophic blaze tomorrow.

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