California Relies on Inmate Firefighters as Wildfires Devastate Los Angeles

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Local firefighters join the fight as threat remains critical

More powerful winds were expected to trigger new wildfires that could set back the recent progress made in containing blazes that have destroyed thousands of homes and killed at least 24 people. In all, four fires in the area have consumed more than 62 square miles (160 square kilometers), an area larger than San Francisco. As of Monday morning, the Palisades Fire was 11% contained and containment on the Eaton Fire reached 27%. Those two blazes …

There will be no rest for firefighters in SoCal

(Los Angeles, CA) — Winds with gusts as high as 60 miles per hour will make it tough today for firefighters trying to douse four huge wildfires in Southern California. 24 have been killed in the fires, though that number is expected to go higher because a number of Angelenos are missing. More than 12,000 structures, including homes businesses and schools have burned to the ground. The total area charred by the Palisades, Eaton and Hurst fires is…

Why are California inmates deployed to help fight LA wildfires?

Canada and Mexico have offered to deploy firefighters as US inmates join in efforts to put out LA’s wildfires.

Lovi Poe shares updates on Los Angeles wildfire: ‘It’s hard to find the right words’ | ABS-CBN Entertainment

Lovi Poe shares an update on the Los Angeles wildfire.

Los Angeles Wildfire Updates: January 2025

As multiple massive wildfires roar out of control throughout Southern California, local municipalities are working to keep evacuation zones up to date for residents who may be wondering if they should stay or go. Fire crews are currently fighting several wildfires in Los Angeles County, which include: As of Friday morning, 153,000 residents remained under mandatory evacuation orders, with another 166,800 under evacuation warnings. Fire officials…