Los Angeles Wildfires: Power Grid Faults Preceded Blazes
A surge in power grid faults, detected by Whisker Labs sensors in the hours before three major Los Angeles wildfires, raises concerns about potential links between faulty power grids and wildfire ignition, especially given the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power's failure to preemptively shut ...
Los Angeles Wildfires: Power Grid Faults Preceded Blazes
A surge in power grid faults, detected by Whisker Labs sensors in the hours before three major Los Angeles wildfires, raises concerns about potential links between faulty power grids and wildfire ignition, especially given the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power's failure to preemptively shut ...
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52% Bias Score
California's AI Wildfire System Fails to Prevent Devastating Palisades Fire
California's AI-powered wildfire detection system, ALERTCalifornia, detected 1200 fires and was faster than 911 in 30% of cases, but failed to prevent the devastating Palisades Fire due to extreme 100mph winds that spread the blaze rapidly before effective intervention, causing over $10 billion in p...
California's AI Wildfire System Fails to Prevent Devastating Palisades Fire
California's AI-powered wildfire detection system, ALERTCalifornia, detected 1200 fires and was faster than 911 in 30% of cases, but failed to prevent the devastating Palisades Fire due to extreme 100mph winds that spread the blaze rapidly before effective intervention, causing over $10 billion in p...
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64% Bias Score
Sussexes Secretly Volunteer at California Wildfire Relief Center
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle secretly volunteered at a Pasadena wildfire relief center on Friday, serving meals and supporting victims alongside World Central Kitchen, a partner of their Archewell Foundation, while also publicly urging donations and offering assistance through their website.
Sussexes Secretly Volunteer at California Wildfire Relief Center
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle secretly volunteered at a Pasadena wildfire relief center on Friday, serving meals and supporting victims alongside World Central Kitchen, a partner of their Archewell Foundation, while also publicly urging donations and offering assistance through their website.
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40% Bias Score
California Army Reserve Center Burglary: Humvees, Weapons, and Equipment Stolen
Thieves stole three Humvees, one armored, and various military equipment including machine gun mounts, from a California Army Reserve Center on Wednesday night, raising concerns about security and potential misuse of stolen assets amidst ongoing wildfires and social unrest.
California Army Reserve Center Burglary: Humvees, Weapons, and Equipment Stolen
Thieves stole three Humvees, one armored, and various military equipment including machine gun mounts, from a California Army Reserve Center on Wednesday night, raising concerns about security and potential misuse of stolen assets amidst ongoing wildfires and social unrest.
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56% Bias Score
Devastating Wildfire Sweeps Through Los Angeles County, Causing Widespread Destruction
A massive wildfire, fueled by 95km/h winds, tore through Los Angeles County from Tuesday to Wednesday, claiming at least five lives, destroying over 1,000 buildings, and forcing over 80,000 evacuations across diverse communities, from wealthy Pacific Palisades to working-class Sylmar.
Devastating Wildfire Sweeps Through Los Angeles County, Causing Widespread Destruction
A massive wildfire, fueled by 95km/h winds, tore through Los Angeles County from Tuesday to Wednesday, claiming at least five lives, destroying over 1,000 buildings, and forcing over 80,000 evacuations across diverse communities, from wealthy Pacific Palisades to working-class Sylmar.
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48% Bias Score
Devastating Wildfires in Los Angeles County Declare Year-Round Fire Season
Raging wildfires in Los Angeles County during January 2025 destroyed thousands of homes, prompting 180,000 evacuations and causing at least five deaths, exceeding the 10-year average acreage burned by 127 percent, forcing officials to declare fire season a year-round event.
Devastating Wildfires in Los Angeles County Declare Year-Round Fire Season
Raging wildfires in Los Angeles County during January 2025 destroyed thousands of homes, prompting 180,000 evacuations and causing at least five deaths, exceeding the 10-year average acreage burned by 127 percent, forcing officials to declare fire season a year-round event.
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36% Bias Score
Erroneous Wildfire Evacuation Alerts Trigger Panic in Los Angeles
On October 26th, a system malfunction caused erroneous wildfire evacuation alerts to be sent to all 10 million Los Angeles County residents instead of those near the Kenneth Fire, triggering panic and prompting investigations into Genasys' alert technology and protocols.
Erroneous Wildfire Evacuation Alerts Trigger Panic in Los Angeles
On October 26th, a system malfunction caused erroneous wildfire evacuation alerts to be sent to all 10 million Los Angeles County residents instead of those near the Kenneth Fire, triggering panic and prompting investigations into Genasys' alert technology and protocols.
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36% Bias Score
Los Angeles Wildfires: Infrastructure Failures and Community Adaptation"
Fueled by 100mph Santa Ana winds and dry conditions, the Los Angeles wildfires have destroyed thousands of structures, prompting mandatory evacuations and criticism of inadequate water infrastructure; however, the scale of the fires overwhelmed the city's resources.
Los Angeles Wildfires: Infrastructure Failures and Community Adaptation"
Fueled by 100mph Santa Ana winds and dry conditions, the Los Angeles wildfires have destroyed thousands of structures, prompting mandatory evacuations and criticism of inadequate water infrastructure; however, the scale of the fires overwhelmed the city's resources.
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16% Bias Score
Los Angeles Wildfires Expose Inequality in Disaster Response
Amidst devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, fueled by high winds, wealthy residents are investing heavily in private fire protection services, sparking public outrage over unequal access to emergency resources; while some spend thousands on fire retardants and private hydrants, others are exploring...
Los Angeles Wildfires Expose Inequality in Disaster Response
Amidst devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, fueled by high winds, wealthy residents are investing heavily in private fire protection services, sparking public outrage over unequal access to emergency resources; while some spend thousands on fire retardants and private hydrants, others are exploring...
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56% Bias Score
Soon-Shiong Blasts California Wildfire Response, Urges Competence-Based Voting
Los Angeles Times owner Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong criticized California's response to recent wildfires, citing a $17 million LAFD budget cut and a false county-wide evacuation alert as evidence of incompetence and advocating for electing leaders based on competence, not party affiliation.
Soon-Shiong Blasts California Wildfire Response, Urges Competence-Based Voting
Los Angeles Times owner Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong criticized California's response to recent wildfires, citing a $17 million LAFD budget cut and a false county-wide evacuation alert as evidence of incompetence and advocating for electing leaders based on competence, not party affiliation.
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56% Bias Score
Trump Blames Newsom Amid Devastating Los Angeles Wildfires
Devastating wildfires in Los Angeles have displaced over 180,000 people, causing unprecedented destruction, while President-elect Trump blames Governor Newsom and threatens to withhold federal aid, hindering disaster relief.
Trump Blames Newsom Amid Devastating Los Angeles Wildfires
Devastating wildfires in Los Angeles have displaced over 180,000 people, causing unprecedented destruction, while President-elect Trump blames Governor Newsom and threatens to withhold federal aid, hindering disaster relief.
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56% Bias Score
Los Angeles Wildfires: 10,000 Structures Destroyed, $80 Billion in Damages
Devastating wildfires in Los Angeles have destroyed an estimated 10,000 structures, causing over $80 billion in damage and resulting in 10 deaths; President Biden pledged full federal funding for six months amid partisan disputes over responsibility.
Los Angeles Wildfires: 10,000 Structures Destroyed, $80 Billion in Damages
Devastating wildfires in Los Angeles have destroyed an estimated 10,000 structures, causing over $80 billion in damage and resulting in 10 deaths; President Biden pledged full federal funding for six months amid partisan disputes over responsibility.
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60% Bias Score