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New wildfire sparks in northern Los Angeles County

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Over 50,000 under evacuation orders or warnings as wildfire imperils homes north of Los Angeles

More than 50,000 people were under evacuation orders or warnings Wednesday as a huge and fast-moving wildfire swept through rugged mountains north of Los Angeles, but fire officials said a rapid ground and air assault was giving them the upper hand.

California Wildfire Updates: New Hughes Fire Explodes To 5,000 Acres In Northern Los Angeles County

Wednesday, 12:25 p.m. PST The Hughes Fire grew to 3,407 acres, according to Cal Fire, with evacuation orders extending to the community of Castaic and evacuation warnings stretching to the northernmost parts of Santa Clarita, which had an estimated population of 224,028 in 2023.

CNN on MSN · 1h

Residents under mandatory evacuation in northern Los Angeles County in first significant wildfire outbreak since fatal fires

Fire crews are battling a swiftly growing blaze dubbed the Hughes Fire burning near Interstate 5 in Castaic, in the northern part of Los Angeles County.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass fired fire chief

The New York Times · 5d

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 the city better prepared?

Mother Jones · 8d

The Los Angeles Fire Chief at the Center of the Storm

Kristin Crowley, who is taking flack for her diversity efforts, has publicly criticized city cuts to her department.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

The claim: Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass fired fire chief

The fire chief spoke at a press briefing with Mayor Karen Bass after her supposed ouster. The department said claims of her firing are false.

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LAFD Bravest demand fire chief resign in blistering letter: ‘Best for the citizens of LA’

Former and current LAFD members also blasted Crowley for letting over 125 senior commanders retire under her watch, creating ...

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Hughes Fire forces partial evacuation of 5,000+ person Los Angeles jail

A fast-moving California fire has forced authorities to evacuate part of a 5,000-person jail in Los Angeles County. The ...

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Mass evacuations after explosive new fire erupts near Los Angeles

Ferocious flames devoured hillsides near Castaic Lake, spreading rapidly to cover more than 9,400 acres (3,800 hectares) in ...

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What Really Happened With the L.A. Fire Department Budgets?

LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley is at the center of a media storm, sparking budget questions and calls for resignation.

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Los Angeles wildfires timeline: How the deadly blazes unfolded

Dozens of people are believed to have died in the Palisades and Eaton fires, which have burned down whole swaths of ...

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Update: 14,021 acres affected in Los Angeles County by Eaton Fire, still 91% contained

Eaton Fire initially started 6:18 p.m. Jan. 7 in Los Angeles County. Since its discovery 15 days ago, it has burned 14,021 ...

Containment of Palisades Fire Rises to 63%, Over 6,000 Structures Lost in Los Angeles Blaze

The LAFD reports the Palisades Fire is 63% contained, with 6,380 structures lost and 857 damaged; evacuation orders are ...

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LA County Fire Department dozer battles Hughes Fire; residents advised to evacuate

The fast-burning Hughes Fire prompted evacuations on Wednesday morning after it was reported burning near Castaic Lake in Los ...

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