2011 California wildfires

Here's how to help wildfire victims

What we know about the victims killed in the California wildfires

Twenty-seven people have died across the Los Angeles area. Officials have said the true death toll isn’t known as the fires continue to burn.

ABC · 1d

Here's how to help wildfire victims as California blazes explode in size

Strong Santa Ana winds have fueled multiple wildfires across Southern California, forcing thousands of residents to flee from their homes.

Newsweek on MSN · 1d

California Wildfires: New Warnings For LA and San Diego Amid High Winds

"A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly," the NWS said.

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NBC News · 10h

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.

USA Today · 14h

Where are mandatory evacuation orders for California wildfires? See maps

On Wednesday, 31,000 people were forced to evacuate their homes, while another 23,000 were under evacuation warnings, according to Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna. The wildfire is being stoked by Southern California's lack of humidity and highly windy conditions.

Newsweek on MSN · 1d

California Wildfire Map Shows Where Every Fire Is Burning

Six wildfires are burning in Southern California, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire). Earlier this month, two significant wildfires ignited in Los Angeles and quickly grew to encompass thousands of acres.

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 ...

The New York Times1d

California Wildfires

The Hughes fire, burning near Castaic Lake north of Santa Clarita, grew to more than 5,000 acres in a little over two hours. Nearby schools and thousands of residents were evacuated. See the ...

KTTV20h

LIVE: California fires update for Thursday, Jan. 23

As critical fire weather continues to strike in Southern California, crews are also tasked with preparing for a storm ...

THE WEEK7d

The worst wildfires in California history

More than 12,300 structures across Los Angeles have been destroyed, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. But while the January fires rank as the most ...

ABC News9d

The science behind the LA wildfires

extreme fire behavior and likely the strongest north winds in southern California since 2011.” That event on Dec. 1, 2011, also brought powerful and destructive wind gusts to much of Southern ...

21h

How wildfire, humans and a warming climate led to the extinction of California’s big mammals 13,000 years ago – podcast

Paleoecologist Emily Lindsey on the wildfires that led to mass extinction during California’s Ice Age. Listen to The ...

USA Today2d

Wildfires prompt evacuations near San Diego amid relentless Santa Ana winds

Editor's note: This file captures the news of the California wildfires from Tuesday, Jan. 21. For the latest updates on the LA and San Diego fires, follow USA TODAY's coverage for Wednesday ...

NerdWallet7d

Wildfires Ignite Insurance Crisis: What’s Next for Californians?

Insuring homes in fire-prone areas was already an issue, even with overdue reforms, and the state’s FAIR plan is underfunded. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our ...

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The Mental-Health Toll of the California Wildfires Is Just Beginning

Some of those emotions may lead people to question their future and their safety. “Some people may come out of the experience ...

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