Southern California Wildfires: 28 Dead, Thousands Evacuated
Southern California wildfires have killed at least 28 people, damaged over 16,000 structures across 45 square miles, and prompted evacuations for tens of thousands amid strong winds and drought conditions; ABC News launched #SoCalStrong to aid victims.
Southern California Wildfires: 28 Dead, Thousands Evacuated
Southern California wildfires have killed at least 28 people, damaged over 16,000 structures across 45 square miles, and prompted evacuations for tens of thousands amid strong winds and drought conditions; ABC News launched #SoCalStrong to aid victims.
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24% Bias Score
Mayor Bass's Ghana Trip Overlaps with Palisades Fire
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass's trip to Ghana from January 4-8 coincided with the Palisades Fire, raising questions about her response time; she returned on a military flight landing January 8, after roughly 1,000 structures burned and 70,000 faced evacuation orders.
Mayor Bass's Ghana Trip Overlaps with Palisades Fire
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass's trip to Ghana from January 4-8 coincided with the Palisades Fire, raising questions about her response time; she returned on a military flight landing January 8, after roughly 1,000 structures burned and 70,000 faced evacuation orders.
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48% Bias Score
Palisades Fire: 16 Dead, Iconic Landmarks Destroyed Amidst Systemic Failures
The Palisades fire in Los Angeles, exacerbated by an empty 117-million-gallon reservoir and budget cuts, has caused 16 deaths, destroyed numerous homes and businesses including the iconic Reel Inn, and threatened the Getty Museum; resources from across the country and Mexico are fighting the blaze.
Palisades Fire: 16 Dead, Iconic Landmarks Destroyed Amidst Systemic Failures
The Palisades fire in Los Angeles, exacerbated by an empty 117-million-gallon reservoir and budget cuts, has caused 16 deaths, destroyed numerous homes and businesses including the iconic Reel Inn, and threatened the Getty Museum; resources from across the country and Mexico are fighting the blaze.
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68% Bias Score
Malibu Fire Brigade Saves Homes Amidst Palisades Fire, Underscoring Need for Improved State Wildfire Response
The Malibu neighborhood fire brigade, formed after the devastating 2018 Woolsey Fire, saved around 10 homes during the Palisades Fire, highlighting the effectiveness of community-based wildfire response, while a resident died in the fire, prompting calls for improved state wildfire mitigation strate...
Malibu Fire Brigade Saves Homes Amidst Palisades Fire, Underscoring Need for Improved State Wildfire Response
The Malibu neighborhood fire brigade, formed after the devastating 2018 Woolsey Fire, saved around 10 homes during the Palisades Fire, highlighting the effectiveness of community-based wildfire response, while a resident died in the fire, prompting calls for improved state wildfire mitigation strate...
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44% Bias Score
Zooey Deschanel Loses Childhood Home to Palisades Fire
Actress Zooey Deschanel lost her childhood home in Pacific Palisades to the Palisades Fire, sharing her grief and gratitude for community support on social media while 27 deaths have been reported from the combined wildfires in the area, thousands remain under evacuation orders and the cleanup could...
Zooey Deschanel Loses Childhood Home to Palisades Fire
Actress Zooey Deschanel lost her childhood home in Pacific Palisades to the Palisades Fire, sharing her grief and gratitude for community support on social media while 27 deaths have been reported from the combined wildfires in the area, thousands remain under evacuation orders and the cleanup could...
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28% Bias Score
Two Detained Near Harris' Home During Wildfire Evacuation, No Crime Found
On Sunday, the LAPD detained two men near Vice President Kamala Harris' Brentwood home, within the Palisades Fire evacuation zone, for violating a curfew; however, the police released them, concluding there was no evidence of a crime and that the men had not entered Harris' property.
Two Detained Near Harris' Home During Wildfire Evacuation, No Crime Found
On Sunday, the LAPD detained two men near Vice President Kamala Harris' Brentwood home, within the Palisades Fire evacuation zone, for violating a curfew; however, the police released them, concluding there was no evidence of a crime and that the men had not entered Harris' property.
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52% Bias Score
Palisades Fire Prompts Evacuations, Freeway Closures Near Getty Center
The Palisades Fire, burning near Los Angeles since Tuesday, prompted evacuations and freeway closures, impacting the Getty Center and Brentwood. Mandatory evacuations expanded to Encino Friday night, while a health emergency declaration was issued due to smoke-filled air.
Palisades Fire Prompts Evacuations, Freeway Closures Near Getty Center
The Palisades Fire, burning near Los Angeles since Tuesday, prompted evacuations and freeway closures, impacting the Getty Center and Brentwood. Mandatory evacuations expanded to Encino Friday night, while a health emergency declaration was issued due to smoke-filled air.
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32% Bias Score