Why the L.A. County fires are already among the most destructive in California's history
None of the Los Angeles County fires that have killed at least 10 people are among California's 20 largest wildfires, but they're among the most destructive on record as they burned more structures overnight.
LA fires could cause over $50B in damages — making them the most expensive in California history
The Camp Fire in 2018 was previously the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in California’s history – causing an estimated $16.5 billion in damages. The 2020 wildfires – which wreaked havoc across California, Oregon, Colorado, Montana, Washington and Wyoming – cost between $130 billion and $150 billion in damages.
How the Destruction in Los Angeles Ranks in California’s Fire History
The fires’ proximity to densely populated areas means they are burning through more structures than past fires that covered more territory, preliminary figures show.
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California fires live updates: Palisades Fire one of most destructive in LA history
At least five people are dead and many more injured as several fires broke out across Southern California amid historically dry and windy conditions.
California rep warns Los Angeles fires could be ‘worst disaster in California’s history’
California Rep. Ami Bera (D) said the fires raging across parts of Los Angeles could be the state’s worst disaster in history. Bera joined NewsNation’s “The Hill” on Wednesday to discuss the ongoing fire and the briefing the California delegation received from the Office of Emergency Services.
Los Angeles wildfires already pegged as costliest blaze in U.S. history
With strong winds, dry conditions and no immediate end in sight, analysts project total economic losses of $50 billion to $150 billion.
Palisades and Eaton Fires now among most destructive wildfires recorded in California history
Two Los Angeles County wildfires which tore through more than 30,000 acres in three days, killing at least five people and destroying more than 2,000 structures, are now among the 20 most destructive fires recorded in the state of California.
Wildfires Latest: Pacific Palisades Fire Is Most Destructive in Los Angeles History
Fierce wildfires are raging in the Los Angeles area, fueled by powerful Santa Ana winds, sending residents fleeing from burning homes through flames, ferocious winds and towering clouds of smoke
California Fires Containment Status for Each Major Blaze in Los Angeles
Some fires burning across Los Angeles County have begun to be put out, but one of the biggest blazes is still burning uncontained.
California fires live updates: At least 10 fire-related deaths, medical examiner says
At least 10 people are dead and many more injured as several fires broke out across Southern California amid historically dry and windy conditions.
Fires ignite in California
Malibu resident Matt Diamond shared video of fires in the distance. Major smoke billows in the distance near the ocean.
Biden says California blaze is most devastating in state's history
US President Joe Biden on Thursday said that the blazes currently raging through the Greater Los Angeles area are the most ...
Day 4: LA fires sprawl across 35,000 acres, projected to be California's costliest ever
LA wildfires, including massive Palisades and Eaton fires, continue to devastate the region with zero containment. Damage ...
California infernos in January? Here’s why wildfire season keeps getting longer and more devastating
As climate change warms the planet, wildfires have become so unpredictable and extreme that new words were invented: firenado, gigafire, fire siege — even fire pandemic. California has 78 more annual ...
California had a home insurance crisis before the LA fires. It's only going to get worse.
The California wildfires could drive up premiums and prompt a new wave of private insurers dropping policies or declining to write new ones.
California Mandates Native American History in Schools with New Law
California enacted Assembly Bill 1821 (AB 1821) last week, mandating the inclusion of Native American history and ...
'Spare no expense': Biden on fighting California wildfires
Biden on fighting California wildfires. January 10, 2025. President Joe Biden on Thursday (January 9) said the U.S. federal ...
Insurance experts predict billions in California wildfire losses
NBC News’ Christine Romans details the estimated economic costs caused by the devastation of the California wildfires and ...
Biden says feds will cover 100% of fire response costs in California
"I told the governor and local officials, spare no expense," President Biden said, calling the damage "catastrophic." ...