Massive new Los Angeles-area fire balloons as winds pick up
Castaic, California, US Reuters Powerful winds and bone-dry conditions could pose a challenge to firefighters battling new wildfires in southern California on Thursday, including a blaze that swelled over the past day and forced tens of thousands of evacuations north of Los Angeles. The Hughes fire, about 80 kilometres north of Los Angeles, grew to […]
Los Angeles wildfires rage as strong winds put millions at risk
Los Angeles Reuters Firefighters on Wednesday contended with persistently strong and dry winds fuelling two giant wildfires that have terrified Los Angeles for eight days, testing the resolve of a city upended by the worst disaster in its history. Officials urged residents to remain vigilant and be prepared to evacuate at a moment’s notice with […]
Los Angeles firefighters holding the line despite extreme winds
Los Angeles, US Reuters Firefighters on Tuesday held the line against two massive wildfires that have ravaged parts of Los Angeles for the past week, even as desert winds and a parched landscape presented extremely hazardous conditions. Some 8,500 firefighters from at least seven states and two foreign countries prevented the fires from growing for […]
Battle against Los Angeles fires gains ground as intense winds ease
Los Angeles, US Reuters A pause in the fierce winds that super-charged the ring of wildfires that devastated Los Angeles this week helped crews make some progress in controlling the infernos on Friday, but strong gusts returning next week could resuscitate the flames. The fires, which have devastated Los Angeles neighbourhoods on the east and […]
Homelessness: As cities crack down, LA offers them a hotel room
DANIEL TROTTA, of Reuters, reports on Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’ signature Inside Safe program…