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Thursday briefing: What’s behind the growing danger and destruction of California’s wildfires

In today’s newsletter: The danger from fires like those raging near Los Angeles are only expected to grow, as the climate crisis and the state’s dense population sparks more superspreaders

The Guardian - UK

A Closet for Coats? How Boring — This DIY Speakeasy Gives Awkward Storage a Seriously Cool Upgrade

Goodbye, Dry January! See you later, coats! I am transforming my hallway closet into a dry bar; here is how you can too

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Oscars nominations announcement delayed due to wildfires

The Oscars nominations announcement has been officially delayed with "so many" of the Academy's "members and industry colleagues" impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires.

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‘Essential’: nearly 800 incarcerated firefighters deployed as LA battles wildfires

The firefighters earn $5.80-$10.24 per day plus $1 an hour when responding to active emergencies, according to CDCR

The Guardian - US

Nothing compares to it: Revisiting the wild story of Sinéad O’Connor’s hit 35 years on

PLAYBACK: Everyone remembers the Irish singer’s mesmerising video for ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’. Few know that Prince was the musician who wrote and released the original – or the level of chaos that ensued when he and O’Connor met. On the song’s 35th anniversary, Mark Beaumont delves into its emotive…

The Independent UK

Oscar nominations delayed by Los Angeles wildfires: ‘We are thinking of you’

Fires have killed at least five people and burned nearly 1,000 homes

The Independent UK

Before and after satellite images of California fires show devastation

Satellite pictures reveal scale of destruction from the Pacific Palisades and Eaton fires in LA

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Billy Crystal, Mandy Moore among those who lost homes in Los Angeles fires

Fires burning in and around Los Angeles have claimed the homes of numerous celebrities, including Billy Crystal, Mandy Moore and Paris Hilton and led to sweeping disruptions of entertainment events

The Independent UK

Harrowing escapes from Los Angeles wildfires were made by foot, by car or by the grace of strangers

Thousands of residents made harrowing escapes as devastating wildfires bore down on the Los Angeles area

The Independent UK

Los Angeles County Warns Against Looting And Scamming

Los Angeles County DA and Sheriff warn against looting and exploitation of fire victims, with arrests already made.

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Hollywood Hills fire breaks out as deadly wildfires burn out of control across Los Angeles area

A fast-moving fire has broken out in the Hollywood Hills about a mile from the Hollywood Walk of Fame

The Independent UK

What Caused The Fires In California 2025: Everything You Need To Know

Devastating California wildfires rage, fueled by strong winds. Palisades Fire destroys over 1,000 structures, the largest in LA history.

International Business Times UK

Karen Bass Slashed Firefighter Funding by £14M—Now Los Angeles is Burning Without Water

LA Mayor Karen Bass faces backlash for cutting the fire department budget by £14 million while attending Ghana's presidential inauguration, as Los Angeles battles its most destructive wildfires with limited resources and dry hydrants.

International Business Times UK

Australian fire crews wait for American assistance call

As wildfires tear through Los Angeles, Australian firefighting services could be called on to offer assistance.

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Tyronn Lue Offers Support for Kawhi Leonard After He Stepped Away Due to L.A. Fires

Leonard stepped away from the Clippers on Wednesday to be with family who were forced to evacuate due to the Los Angeles-area wildfires.

The Conversation

How Santa Ana winds fueled the deadly fires in Southern California

Powerful Santa Ana winds, with gusts reaching hurricane strength, swept down the mountains outside Los Angeles and spread wildfires into several neighborhoods starting Jan. 7, 2025, creating a terrifying scene.

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Los Angeles Unified School District Closes Due To Fires

Los Angeles Unified School District closes all schools due to fire threat, prioritizing safety of students and staff.

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Los Angeles Fire Forces Game Studios To Close in Fear of Employee Safety

The Los Angeles fires have forced tens of thousands of people to evacuate and resulted in several video game studios to temporarily close down.

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Rick Caruso Criticizes LA Mayor For Leaving During Wildfires

Rick Caruso criticizes LA Mayor for leaving during wildfires, highlighting destruction and lack of support. Urges aid for affected businesses.

Evening Standard

LA wildfires latest: Critics Choice Awards and Oscar nominations among Hollywood events affected by disaster

Production has come to a halt on several television programmes as US authorities attempted to bring the Californian blaze under control

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Firefighters Battle Multiple Wildfires Amid Challenging Conditions In Los Angeles

Los Angeles firefighters are battling multiple fires, including the Palisades Fire covering 15,800 acres. LAFD has responded to 3,950 emergency calls.

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Los Angeles Fire Chief Urges Public To Stay Safe

Chief Crowley warns of ongoing wildfire danger in Los Angeles, urging public vigilance and cooperation.

The Conversation

LA is on fire. How will Australia cope when bushfires hit Sydney, Melbourne or another major city?

As I write this, five people are dead and at least 1,000 buildings have been destroyed by wildfires that have swept across Los Angeles. Around 100,000 people have been ordered to evacuate.

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Los Angeles Mayor Expresses Sympathy For Devastating Wildfires

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass expresses sympathy for fire victims and highlights the unprecedented magnitude and rapid spread of the current firestorm.

The Guardian - US

LA’s night of horror as furious wildfires ignited: ‘Never seen anything like this’

At least five people are dead and several injured as multiple fires burn, including most destructive in city’s history

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