Update: Eaton Fire remains 73% contained, 14,117 acres destroyed in Los Angeles County
Eaton Fire initially started 6:18 p.m. Jan. 7 in Los Angeles County. Since its discovery 11 days ago, it has burned 14,117 acres. A fire crew of 2,703 has been working on site and, as of Saturday evening, they managed to contain 73% of the fire. However, investigations into the cause are ongoing.
Los Angeles fire crews maxed out, assistance comes from outside county and state
Los Angeles County Fire Department Chief Anthony Marrone said all 29 county fire departments are at "a drawdown, with no fire apparatus or additional personnel to spare."
About a third of Kern County Fire Department personnel deployed to Los Angeles wildfires: fire chief
Kern County Fire Chief Aaron Duncan said on Tuesday, the department has sent approximately a third of its personnel to help fight the historic wildfires -- the Palisades and Eaton fires.
Help Los Angeles County residents recover from unprecedented wildfires
Wind-driven flames are pushing through the greater Los Angeles area, forcing residents to flee their homes by the tens of thousands. At least five major wildfires present an unprecedented disaster for rescue and relief officials,
Update: Containment progress – Palisades Fire in Los Angeles County at 43%
Palisades Fire initially started 10:30 a.m. Jan. 7 in Los Angeles County. It has burned 23,713 acres after being active for 11 days. A crew of 5,478 firefighters has been working on site and they managed to contain 43% of the fire by Saturday afternoon.
Los Angeles area crews make progress containing wildfires
Subsiding winds in the Los Angeles area have allowed fire crews to gain more control of the ongoing wildfires. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez has the latest.
Los Angeles Fire Chief Faces Calls for Resignation
As a disastrous fire continues to burn on the city’s west side, some are calling Chief Kristin Crowley to account: Why wasn’t ...
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Some evacuations lifted as crews make progress on Los Angeles County wildfires
"Because of how she cut the funds to the fire department." Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass does not have jurisdiction over Altadena, which is in Los Angeles County, but residents are ...
Suspect Admits to Starting Fire in Los Angeles as Blazes Persist
According to Azusa police, a man who has admitted to setting a fire at a park has been arrested as the investigation ...
Yes, the Los Angeles County Fire Department donated surplus equipment to Ukraine
Yes, the Los Angeles County Fire Department donated surplus equipment to Ukraine in March 2022. On March 17, 2022, the Los ...
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Firefighters holding Eaton, Palisades fires in check, but new wind event is on the way
"Because of how she cut the funds to the fire department." Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass does not have jurisdiction over Altadena, which is in Los Angeles County, but residents are ...
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Los Angeles Fire Chief Says Crews 'On Edge' Amid New Wind Warning
Newsweek has reached out to the Los Angeles County Fire Department via email for comment Tuesday night. While speaking to CNN's Anderson Cooper on Tuesday evening, Marrone was asked what his ...
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Los Angeles police chief details 3 arson arrests outside of wildfire zones
The LAPD and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department have ... The LAPD has arrested 14 people in or near fire zones and the sheriff's department has arrested 39. Not all of the arrests ...
Fire department funding and recruitment policy come under scrutiny as deadly Los Angeles blazes rage on
As firefighters continue to battle raging fires across Los Angeles County, a cut to the Los Angeles Fire Department 2025 ...