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Fact checking Trump's claims about California wildfires

Good news for Southern California wildfires: Rain in forecast (but there's a catch)

Southern California is about to get its first significant rainfall in months, bringing desperately needed relief after dry conditions and hazardous winds fueled a series of wildfires in January. The rain could start as early as Saturday afternoon and last through Monday night with the heaviest rain coming on Sunday,

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The New York Times · 8h

California Wildfires: After Trump visit, expected rain may boost firefighting efforts

President Trump repeated falsehoods about California’s firefighting efforts on Friday and blamed Democratic officials for a wide variety of issues affecting the response to wildfires as he toured areas of Los Angeles damaged by the disaster.

CBS News · 18h

Fact checking Trump's claims about the California wildfires

President Trump has called on California Gov. Gavin Newsom to "release the water." and claimed FEMA lacked the funds to respond to the L.A. fires. Here's what to know.

New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Jan. 25

Business Insider on MSN · 8h

What Los Angeles can do to make its homes safer from wildfires as it rebuilds

Experts in fire mitigation and climate science said LA should use the fires as an opportunity to design more resilient communities.

The Wall Street Journal on MSN · 11h

Trump Pledges to ‘Take Care’ of Recovery in Los Angeles After Wildfires

The president toured severely damaged areas of Pacific Palisades after meeting with California Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Sacramento Bee · 23m

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Jan. 25

Jan. 25 A new wildfire was reported today at 8:26 a.m. in Los Angeles County. The wildfire has been burning on private land. At this time, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it remains undetermined.

California Wildfire Map Update

NBC News · 11h

California wildfires: What we know about L.A.-area fires, what caused them, who is affected and more

Fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, a series of ferocious wildfires erupted the second week of January and roared across the Los Angeles area.

USA Today · 1d

Where are mandatory evacuation orders for California wildfires? See maps

On Wednesday, 31,000 people were forced to evacuate their homes, while another 23,000 were under evacuation warnings, according to Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna. The wildfire is being stoked by Southern California's lack of humidity and highly windy conditions.

Newsweek · 23h

California Wildfire Map Update As 5 New Fires Erupt

Nine wildfires are currently burning across Southern California as of Friday morning, five of which ignited yesterday.

31mon MSN

Peters' Forest Management Bill, Revived After L.A. Wildfires, Passes House

The House of Representatives has passed the Fix Our Forests Act, legislation aimed at sharpening forest management strategies ...

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Wildfires Are Revealing the Limits of Our Hydrant Systems

While hydrants can play a role in fighting a wildfire in its early stages, the systems weren’t designed to combat the large ...

California's Housing Market Isn't Moving—and the L.A. Wildfires Are Adding to a Growing Problem

California real estate has seen unprecedented losses because of the Los Angeles wildfires —but even before the fires, the ...

22h

Trump to tour LA wildfires after threats to withhold aid over water policy, voter ID

President Donald Trump is scheduled to tour the damage by the devastating LA wildfires as he threatens to withhold funding ...

1hon MSN

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 ...

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For Oscar nominees like Demi Moore and James Mangold, recognition amid the L.A. wildfires brings 'deep humility'

James Mangold, who was nominated for Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay for A Complete Unknown, told Variety, “I was ...

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Volvo FM Electric semi trucks helping to fight wildfires in NSW, Australia

The New South Wales Rural Fire Service is putting the new, 600 km Volvo FM Electric semi truck through its paces fighting ...

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