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Newsom orders investigation into fire water supply after hydrant failures
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This page is an archive of main headlines from the US for 11.01.2025.
It displays 154 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
11.01.2025 ⇢ Palisades Empty, Eleven Dead
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Los Angeles fire crisis intensified with death toll reaching 11 and 12,000 structures destroyed. Morning coverage centered on Governor Newsom's investigation into water infrastructure failures, particularly the empty Palisades reservoir during critical firefighting moments.
By afternoon, new evacuation orders affected Brentwood and Encino as flames marched east. The absence of Mayor Bass (in Ghana) drew criticism from multiple outlets, while Fire Chief Crowley engaged in public dispute with City Hall over resource allocation. Private firefighters joined efforts in wealthy neighborhoods, highlighting class divisions in emergency response.
Evening reports focused on federal investigators taking lead in probe of fire origins, as authorities prepared for predicted wind intensification. The crisis overshadowed other developments, including Jack Smith's resignation from DOJ and Trump's renewed interest in acquiring Greenland. Architectural landmarks, including Will Rogers's ranch house and a $125M mansion, were confirmed destroyed.
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The New York Times
Aurielle Hall knew she had little time to get herself and her daughter out of Altadena. Convincing Aunt Cheri would be a different challenge.
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The New York Times
Aurielle Hall knew she had little time to get herself and her daughter out of Altadena. Convincing Aunt Cheri would be a different challenge.
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Breitbart News
Alexander Vindman criticized incoming National Security Adviser Mike Waltz’s plan to clear the National Security Council of deep staters.
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00:53⇢Dry Hydrants, Empty Reservoir
⌨The newspapers report extensively on the Los Angeles fires crisis, with death toll at 11 and 12,000 structures destroyed (USA Today, AP). Focus shifts to water infrastructure failures as Governor Newsom orders investigation into dry hydrants and an empty Palisades reservoir (Epoch Times, NBC, Yahoo). Residents begin returning to search through ruins (AP) while new evacuations are ordered in Westwood (NYTimes). Controversy emerges over LA Fire Chief's status after critical comments about city leadership (ABC, Fox, NY Post).
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The New York Times
Aurielle Hall knew she had little time to get herself and her daughter out of Altadena. Convincing Aunt Cheri would be a different challenge.
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The Washington Post
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Despite some progress, the biggest blazes — the Palisades and Eaton fires — rage largely uncontained. On Friday evening, the L.A. Fire Department issued new evacuation orders for the Palisades fire.
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The Washington Post
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Gov. Gavin Newsom also invited Trump to survey the destruction from the deadly wildfires
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The New York Times
Aurielle Hall knew she had little time to get herself and her daughter out of Altadena. Convincing Aunt Cheri would be a different challenge.
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CFR president Michael Froman joins Playbook Deep Dive to discuss the state of affairs in the world that Trump is stepping into.
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NBC News
Palisades Fire expands east; more evacuations ordered
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Gov. Gavin Newsom also invited Trump to survey the destruction from the deadly wildfires
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NBC News
Palisades Fire expands east threatening more communities; evacuations ordered
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New York Post
Follow The Post’s live updates as the Palisades, Eaton, Hurst and Sunset fires continue to rip Los Angeles while Mayor Karen Bass is under scrutiny for mismanaging the city.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom also invited Trump to survey the destruction from the deadly wildfires
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Mother Jones
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The New York Times
Fire officials say they were simply overwhelmed by the elements, but questions are being raised about whether modern fires require a new playbook.
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Jim Newell
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Associated Press
Some Los Angeles area residents have begun returning to their still smoldering neighborhoods to search for memories even as the threat of new fires persists.
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NBC News
New neighborhoods under threat as largest L.A. fire moves east
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06:29⇢Flames March East, Rich and Poor Burn Alike
⌨The newspapers report extensively on new evacuation orders as Los Angeles fires spread eastward (CNN, Fox, NBC, NPR, NY Post). Focus shifts to firefighters' inability to contain the blazes despite their training (NYTimes), while coverage highlights the contrast between affected wealthy and working-class neighborhoods (Yahoo). Meanwhile, US companies are reported to have paid over $1 billion in taxes to Russia during the Ukraine war (Newsweek).
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The Epoch Times
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Wall Street Journal
Tehran has shipped out nearly 3 million barrels to raise money that could be used to shore up its allied militias in the Middle East.
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An aerial view captures some of the devastation in Malibu and Pacific Palisades as fires ravaged the Los Angeles area this week.
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The Palisades, Eaton, Hurst, Lidia and Kenneth fires are burning in Southern California, forcing tens of thousands of people to evacuate.
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Aerial view of LA fires shows devastation as communities try to bounce back from a once-in-a-lifetime spectacle
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Wall Street Journal
The troops are exposed, green, loyal—and dying by the thousands in front-line combat against Ukraine.
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The Atlantic
After helping Trump win the election, the world’s richest man is turning his attention to Europe.
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New York Post
“I’m excited to share something that will be very forward facing and allow me to amplify the accomplishments of the incoming Trump administration in the next couple of weeks,” Lara Trump told The Post.
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Eleven deaths have been confirmed and more than 12,000 structures have been damaged or destroyed. More than 150,000 people remain under mandatory evacuation orders. Law enforcement sources told The Times that it’s likely many of the small fires will turn out to have been the work of arson.
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The Washington Post
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The Daily Beast
“He’s just as bad as RFK Jr. but nobody is paying attention,” one tax expert says of the
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If there is anyone who can rebuild the fire-ravaged areas of California, it is Donald Trump. This is his moment, and his task.
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Los Angeles Zoning Laws Pushed People and Homes Toward Fire-Prone Areas
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Prominent right-wing influencers are claiming that the response to the LA wildfires was hampered by workplace diversity policies. It's part of a wider strategy to discredit those policies.
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The Atlantic
He used the constitution to shatter the constitution.
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The Archer Fire, ignited Friday near the Granada Hills area of the county, not far from the already blazing Hurst Fire.
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Firefighters are racing to make progress as the Palisades Fire moves eastward towards Brentwood, West LA and Encino
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10:38⇢Flames, Fortune, and Private Fire Brigades
⌨The newspapers report extensively on the eastward spread of Los Angeles wildfires, with new evacuations in Brentwood and West LA (CNN, CBS, Fox). Eleven deaths are confirmed with 12,000 structures damaged (LA Times). Private firefighters join efforts (LA Times), while incarcerated firefighters work for low wages (Newsweek). A political debate emerges as right-wing sources claim diversity policies hampered response (NPR) and suggest Trump could lead rebuilding efforts (Breitbart). Multiple sources report on the possibility of arson (LA Times).
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Yahoo! News
Newsom wants answers on why Palisades reservoir was empty during firestorm
A large reservoir in Pacific Palisades that is part of the L.A. water supply system was closed for repairs when a ferocious wildfire hit the area.
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Mother Jones
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The Washington Post
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New York Post
Greenland’s leader Múte Egede said he was prepared to enter into negotiations with President-elect Trump on Friday about the future of the mineral-rich arctic territory
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Forecasters warned Saturday that gusty winds would make for dangerous fire conditions into next week. Latest updates.
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A fall in NBA viewership has led pundits to ask whether the problem is that the league is too woke or shoots too many three-pointers. There is little evidence that these factors are to blame, but that hasn’t stopped conservatives from stoking a culture war.
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The New York Times
Officials say there simply weren’t enough firefighters to quell the wildfires, but questions are being raised about whether modern fires require a new playbook.
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A Harris-affiliated committee is continuing to draw on contributors' bank accounts.
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The Washington Post
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12:45⇢Winds Fan LA Flames as Greenland Nods
⌨The newspapers report extensively on Los Angeles wildfires' intensification, with new evacuation warnings due to predicted fiercer winds (USA Today, NYTimes). Investigators examine possible ignition sources as death toll reaches 10 (AP). Governor Newsom invites Trump to survey damage (OANN), while Greenland signals openness to Trump's territorial interests (NY Post). A time-lapse video from LA beach demonstrates the fire's rapid spread (Yahoo), as questions emerge about the city's preparedness (Washington Post).
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California Governor Gavin Newsom has invited President-elect Donald Trump to California to "see the devastation first hand" of the ongoing wildfires raging across the Golden State.
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There is no danger in exploring a purchase of the Panama Canal, Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-SD) said during an appearance on Breitbart News Saturday, discussing President-elect Donald Trump’s ideas and his status as the “quintessential deal maker.”
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One America News
Múte Egede, the leader of Greenland, has announced that he is “ready to talk” about the future of the mineral-rich artic territory with President-elect Donald Trump.
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Los Angeles Times
Thirteen deaths have been confirmed and more than 12,000 structures have been damaged or destroyed. Firefighters made more progress on containing the Eaton and Palisades fires overnight, but winds will continue to be a factor throughout the weekend.
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Firefighters made progress overnight on almost all of the active fires, including the massive Palisades and Eaton blazes, officials said.
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The Daily Beast
Michael McConnell appeared less than convinced by Meta’s new fact-checking strategy.
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Actress Jamie Lee Curtis is facing criticism for comparing the fire-ravaged Los Angeles neighborhood of the Pacific Palisades to Gaza.
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The longshore strike that paralyzed East and Gulf Coast ports last year for three days produced big wage gains and expanded protections in an industry where jobs are constantly under threat of automation.
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Follow The Post’s live updates as the Palisades, Eaton, Hurst and Sunset fires continue to rip Los Angeles while Mayor Karen Bass is under scrutiny for mismanaging the city.
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14:54⇢Class Wars in LA's Inferno
⌨The newspapers extensively cover the Los Angeles fires crisis, with death toll reaching 13 and 150,000 under evacuation orders (NY Post, LA Times). New evacuation orders affect Brentwood and Encino areas (LA Times), while federal authorities take lead in investigation (Fox). A class divide emerges in coverage, with attention on celebrity neighborhoods spurring resentment in working-class areas (Yahoo). Meanwhile, debate surfaces over Trump's suggestion to purchase Panama Canal (Breitbart), and Meta's fact-checking strategy faces criticism from its board co-chair (Daily Beast).
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The New York Times
Officials say there simply weren’t enough firefighters to quell the wildfires, but questions are being raised about whether modern fires require a new playbook.
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Los Angeles Times
Thirteen deaths have been confirmed and more than 12,000 structures have been damaged or destroyed. Firefighters made more progress on containing the Eaton and Palisades fires overnight, but winds will continue to be a factor throughout the weekend.
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One America News
President Joe Biden continues to tout the economy of the United States during the last days of his presidency.
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Yahoo! News
Fire danger in California to increase as winds are expected to pick up
The fire outlook for Saturday is back at the "critical" level for much of southern California as dry, gusty winds fan the flames.
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Newsweek
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Forecasters warned Saturday that gusty winds would make for dangerous fire conditions into next week. Latest updates.
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NBC News
NFL playoffs live updates: Chargers face Texans on Wild Card Weekend
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Yahoo! News
Far from Hollywood's wealth, L.A. fire survivors feel forgotten
With the world's attention focused on celebrity filled neighborhoods, resentment is growing in the five-ravaged suburb of Altadena.
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The wildfire in Pacific Palisades that has burned more than 5,000 structures to become the most destructive in city history led Kristin Crowley to engage in a public spat with Mayor Karen Bass over resources even as the battle against flames continues across the Los Angeles area.
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Yahoo! News
See how fast the Palisades Fire spread across L.A. in incredible time-lapse video
The unique viewpoint was captured from a Los Angeles beach and shows the sheer scale of the deadly and devastating wildfire.
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Yahoo! News
The architecturally significant houses destroyed in L.A.'s fires
Landmarks by Frank Lloyd Wright and others are outside of the current fire threat, but other beloved buildings haven't been so lucky.
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16:45⇢Fire Chief vs Mayor as LA Burns
⌨The newspapers report extensively on the Los Angeles fires crisis reaching a new phase, with 13 deaths confirmed and aerial assaults deployed in Brentwood and Encino (LA Times). Political tension emerges as Fire Chief Kristin Crowley publicly disputes with Mayor Bass over resources (AP), while looters target evacuated areas (Daily Wire). In Washington, Special Counsel Jack Smith resigns from DOJ (NBC, Newsweek), while Meta announces the end of its DEI programs amid Zuckerberg's comments on corporate culture (Common Dreams).
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The Atlantic
After long denying the possibility, some intelligence agencies are no longer willing to rule out a mystery weapon.
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Firefighters are racing to make progress as the Palisades Fire moves eastward towards Brentwood, West LA and Encino
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Firefighters are racing to make progress as the Palisades Fire moves eastward towards Brentwood, West LA and Encino
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The Epoch Times
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Firefighters are racing to make progress as the Palisades Fire moves eastward towards Brentwood, West LA and Encino
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Firefighters are racing to make progress as the Palisades Fire moves eastward towards Brentwood, West LA and Encino
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New York Post
The 18-bedroom house is owned by Luminar Technologies boss Austin Russell.
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There was no way of understanding how the song “Fighter” would apply personally, singer-songwriter and Breitbart News COO Jon Kahn said during an appearance on Breitbart News Saturday, walking through the personal loss he is navigating after losing his home in the California wildfires.
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After the Axis powers’ defeat in World War II, many former Nazis and Vichyites recycled themselves as anti-communists. Jean-Marie Le Pen sought to rally such forces with radicalized conservatives in a common front against the red peril.
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The Washington Post
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One America News
Special Counsel Jack Smith has officially resigned from the Department of Justice.
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Forecasters warned Saturday that gusty winds would make for dangerous fire conditions into next week. Follow the latest updates.
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There was no way of understanding how the song “Fighter” would apply personally, singer-songwriter and Breitbart News COO Jon Kahn said during an appearance on Breitbart News Saturday, walking through the personal loss he is navigating after losing his home in the California wildfires.
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18:53⇢Landmarks Turn to Ashes in LA Inferno
⌨The newspapers extensively cover the Los Angeles fires crisis reaching critical levels, with new reports of lost landmarks including Will Rogers's ranch house (Yahoo) and a $125M mansion (NY Post). The death toll rises to 13 (USA Today), as firefighters brace for worsening winds (ABC, CNN). A political dispute emerges between Governor Newsom and residents over response adequacy (Fox), while questions surface about modern firefighting tactics (NYTimes). Special Counsel Jack Smith's resignation from DOJ is confirmed across multiple outlets (DOJ, NBC, OANN).
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HuffPost
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The Boston Globe
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The New York Times
Officials say there simply weren’t enough firefighters to quell the wildfires, but questions are being raised about whether modern fires require a new playbook.
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The New York Times
Officials say there simply weren’t enough firefighters to quell the wildfires, but questions are being raised about whether modern fires require a new playbook.
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Yahoo! News
What we know about the 11 victims killed in the L.A. wildfires
Rodney Kent Nickerson, 83, told family members that he'd be OK and stayed to defend his Altadena home, armed only with a hose.
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The New York Times
Officials say there simply weren’t enough firefighters to quell the wildfires, but questions are being raised about whether modern fires require a new playbook.
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New York Post
The former track and field great, nicknamed “The Jet,” excelled in football and track.
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There's little discussion of how to fix the party's biggest problems. But one group gets a big share of the blame.
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Officials say there simply weren’t enough firefighters to quell the wildfires, but questions are being raised about whether modern fires require a new playbook.
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There's little discussion of how to fix the party's biggest problems. But one group gets a big share of the blame.
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Associated Press
Investigators are considering an array of possible ignition sources for the huge fires that have killed at least 11 people and destroyed thousands of homes and businesses in the Los Angeles area.
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Over 900 prison inmates are among the more than 7,500 emergency personnel fighting the raging wildfires that are devastating portions of Los Angeles, California, state corrections officials said.
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The Palisades, Eaton, Hurst and Kenneth fires burning in Southern California have destroyed more than 12,000 structures.
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The New York Times
Officials say there simply weren’t enough firefighters to quell the wildfires, but questions are being raised about whether modern fires require a new playbook.
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Large parts of Southern California are once again under wildfire risks as strong winds and dry conditions return this weekend through Wednesday.
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Follow The Post’s live updates as the Palisades, Eaton, Hurst and Sunset fires continue to rip Los Angeles while Mayor Karen Bass is under scrutiny for mismanaging the city.
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22:05⇢Inmates Join LA's Fire Brigade
⌨The newspapers extensively cover the Los Angeles wildfires crisis reaching critical levels, with death toll rising to 16 (ABC, CBS, NY Post). Over 900 inmates join 7,500 emergency personnel fighting multiple fires (Breitbart), as strong winds threaten to worsen conditions through Wednesday (NPR, NYTimes). Notable losses include Will Rogers's ranch house (Yahoo), while questions emerge about modern firefighting strategies and resource adequacy (NYTimes, Boston Globe). The Palisades, Eaton, Hurst and Kenneth fires have collectively destroyed over 12,000 structures (CBS).
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Yahoo! News
L.A. fire chief at center of public spat with City Hall as wildfires rage
Chief Kristin Crowley publicly criticized the city for budget cuts that she said have made it harder for firefighters to do their jobs.
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Yahoo! News
Will Rogers's ranch house is in ashes. A list of the landmarks lost in L.A.
Landmarks by Frank Lloyd Wright and others are outside of the current fire threat, but other beloved buildings haven't been so lucky.
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Forecasters warned Saturday that gusty winds would make for dangerous fire conditions into next week. Follow the latest updates.
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Associated Press
The Los Angeles County medical examiner’s office says the confirmed death toll from the wildfires ravaging the area has risen to 16.
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Wall Street Journal
They say disparate violent incidents in the past two months—including alleged extrajudicial killings and the destruction of a religious shrine—are beginning to resemble a pattern of anti-Alawite acts.
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Forecasters warned Saturday that gusty winds would make for dangerous fire conditions into next week.
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The Palisades and Eaton fires burning in Southern California have destroyed more than 12,000 structures.
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