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.
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10 most destructive wildfires in California history
The Palisades and Eaton fires are now among the most destructive in California’s history in terms of the number of structures destroyed, according to Cal Fire.
The science behind the LA wildfires
Epic events like the Southern California wildfires do not have a singular cause. While we don’t yet know the official causes of the fires, we do know that the weather and climate conditions when they started made for a perfect storm for the rapid spread of the flames.
The worst wildfires in California history
But while the January fires rank as the most destructive in Los Angeles history, they have not been as damaging as others in the Golden State. They are among only some of the worst wildfires California has ever seen.
The Eaton Fire Is Now One of California’s Deadliest
At least 16 people have died in the blaze, east of downtown Los Angeles. Officials expect the number to rise as the police make their way through devastated neighborhoods.
What Sparked The California Wildfires? Experts Consider Power Lines, Fireworks—And Arson
The causes of eight fires, including the Eaton and Palisades fires, that have broken out around Los Angeles in the last week all remain under investigation.
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. Here are 5 claims debunked.
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California Wildfires
By Soumya KarlamanglaJesus JiménezYan ZhuangKate Selig and Rachel Nostrant Advertisement After a tour of areas damaged by the California wildfires, the president sparred with local leaders and ...
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LA’s wildfires may trigger global consequences for insurance industry
LA's catastrophic fires ring alarm bells in Australia, where global ripple effects are likely to force up insurance premiums. Here's why.
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.
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NFL to move Rams-Vikings game out of Los Angeles area to Arizona if wildfires force shift
it wouldn't be the first time the NFL moved a Monday night contest from Southern California due to wildfires. A matchup between the San Diego Chargers and Miami Dolphins in 2003 had to be shifted ...
What we know about the victims killed in the California wildfires
Twenty-eight people have died across the Los Angeles area. Officials have said the true death toll isn’t known as the fires continue to burn.