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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.
California wildfires: What we know about L.A.-area fires, maps, what caused them, who is affected and more
Fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, a series of ferocious wildfires erupted last week and roared across the Los Angeles area.
Who Are the Victims of the California Fires?
At least two dozen people have been reported dead in fires raging across Los Angeles. Five lived near one another in a ravaged Altadena neighborhood.
How help is getting to the victims of the LA wildfires
Nonprofits, federal relief programs and crowdfunding campaigns are all being used to help those displaced by the fires.
What we know about the victims killed in the California wildfires
At least two of the people killed in the Southern California wildfires tried to protect the homes where they raised families and lived for decades, while another stayed behind with his son who had cerebral palsy and could not evacuate.
California wildfires: Death toll at 25 amid LA County fires
The death toll from the recent California wildfires went up by one from over the weekend – marking a new total of 25.
High winds fuel deadly California wildfires
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‘It’s tedious. It’s dirty. It’s not fun:’ Searching for answers in the wildfire wreckage
A week after wind-whipped wildfires began their deadly rampage through Southern California, investigators search for clues ...
How Could This Happen? Answering Frequently Asked Questions About the L.A. Wildfire Disaster
As wildfires continue to burn in the Los Angeles area, many still have unanswered questions, including about how the fires ...
Where are mandatory evacuation orders for California wildfires? See maps
People in areas under mandatory evacuation orders face an "immediate threat to life" and must leave immediately.
Fact check: Viral claims on California wildfires
As wildfires continue to ravage California, social media is flooded with misinformation about their origins and impacts. DW ...
The Palisades Wildfire Is Currently Bigger Than Manhattan, And More Stunning Facts That Show Just How Big The LA Wildfires Are
For more perspective, Central Park in NYC is only 843 acres. So, the wildfire is currently the equivalent of almost 24 ...
Debunking 5 claims about the California wildfires
As wildfires continue to spread in southern California, misinformation about the response to the fires have cropped up online ...
Gov. Newsom’s cynical fire ‘facts’ website
Los Angeles County officials have repeatedly warned the public to be wary of scammers who show up after a disaster and start ...
What Ignited the Deadly California Wildfires? Investigators Consider Array of Possibilities
Investigators are considering an array of possible ignition sources for the huge fires that have killed at least 16.
LA residents turn to apps like Watch Duty and social media to track wildfire information
People are turning to online resources and smartphone app communities such as Watch Duty or Ring's "Neighbors" forum for ...
California wildfire live updates: Highest-level fire alert as Santa Ana winds gather pace
Southern California is braced for "extremely critical fire conditions" caused by a new period of Santa Ana winds of up to 50 ...