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California's Year-Round Wildfires: A Climate Change Consequence

Climate change has extended California's wildfire season to a year-round phenomenon, resulting in devastating wildfires in Los Angeles fueled by drought and Santa Ana winds, straining resources and increasing economic costs.

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LA Wildfires: 24 Dead, 12,300 Structures Destroyed

The Los Angeles wildfires, which started January 7, have burned 40,300 acres, destroyed over 12,300 structures, and killed 24 people; Santa Ana winds, dry conditions, and insufficient water pressure hindered firefighting efforts.

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California Wildfires Highlight Accelerated Climate Change Impacts

California wildfires have claimed 24 lives, prompting Canada to send aid, as unusually strong winds and dry conditions fuel fires outside their typical season, aligning with predictions of more frequent extreme weather events due to climate change.

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Canada Sends Firefighters to Battle California Wildfires

Canada is deploying 60 firefighters from Alberta and British Columbia to help battle wildfires in California, starting Monday, in response to an official U.S. request; additional resources are being prepared.

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LA Landlords Defy Laws, Hike Rents Amid Wildfire Crisis

In the wake of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, landlords are illegally raising rental prices, violating California's anti-price gouging laws; this is causing further hardship for thousands of displaced residents, as highlighted by the case of a landlord demanding $23,000 monthly rent instead ...

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US Military on Standby for Los Angeles Wildfires Amid High Winds

The U.S. military is prepared to deploy 500 Marines and 10 naval helicopters to help fight the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, as strong winds continue to fuel the blaze, with the Eaton fire 27% contained and the Palisades fire 11% contained.

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Los Angeles Wildfires: $150 Billion in Damages Highlight Climate Change Impact

Devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, fueled by hurricane-force winds and a prolonged dry season, resulted in at least 24 deaths, over 10,000 destroyed structures, and an estimated $150 billion in damages, highlighting the escalating impacts of climate change.

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LA Wildfires Cripple Healthcare System

Devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County have caused at least one medical clinic to burn down, forced the evacuation of over 700 nursing home residents, and severely strained hospitals due to staff shortages, power outages, road closures, and the need to prepare for potential evacuations.

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Los Angeles Under Extreme Fire Risk: 24 Dead, Thousands Battle Blazes

Los Angeles is under a rare "particularly dangerous situation" fire warning due to extreme winds (up to 113km/h) and low humidity, impacting three regions; over 5000 firefighters battle ongoing blazes, while 24 deaths are confirmed, with more expected, alongside numerous arrests for looting and arso...

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LA Fire Chief Criticizes Mayor Over Budget Cuts Amidst Devastating Wildfires

Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley publicly clashed with Mayor Karen Bass over budget cuts that she says hampered the fire department's response to recent devastating wildfires, which have leveled two neighborhoods and prompted an investigation by Governor Gavin Newsom.

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Devastating Los Angeles Wildfires: Dozens Dead, Thousands Evacuated

Fueled by 90mph Santa Ana winds, major wildfires in Los Angeles County have burned nearly 40,000 acres, destroying 12,000 structures, killing at least 2 dozen people, and prompting evacuations for tens of thousands of residents.

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LA Wildfires Devastates Hollywood, Disrupting Productions and Awards Season

The devastating wildfires in Los Angeles have destroyed homes of celebrities like Milo Ventimiglia and Billy Crystal, disrupted film and TV productions including the delay of "Hacks" season 4 and Jimmy Kimmel's show, and impacted awards season with events such as the American Film Institute awards a...

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