Los Angeles' Eaton Fire is 100% contained, Cal Fire says
The Eaton Fire that scorched more than 14,000 acres (57 square km) east of Los Angeles has been 100% contained, fire officials said on Friday, a largely symbolic milestone more than three weeks after two devastating wildfires broke out on either side of Los Angeles.
Update: Palisades Fire at 100% containment, 23,448 acres affected in Los Angeles County
Palisades Fire initially started 10:30 a.m. Jan. 7 in Los Angeles County. It has burned 23,448 acres after being active for 24 days. A crew of 800 firefighters managed to contain the blaze entirely by Friday evening. The fire's cause remains under investigation.
Los Angeles crews fully contain Palisades and Eaton fires
After nearly a month, the Palisades and Eaton fires in Los Angeles County have reached 100% containment, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
California Wildfire Map: Update on Containment as New Fire Starts
All wildfires burning in Southern California were largely contained as of Thursday morning, even after a new fire ignited in San Luis Obispo County on Wednesday afternoon. Multiple wildfires continue to burn in Southern California amid unnaturally dry conditions,
California Wildfire Updates: Palisades, Eaton Fires More Than 96% Contained
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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 ...
No, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass didn't oust fire chief | Fact check
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.
LA relied on teen volunteers for years despite fire chief's warning, but leaders can't be sued: lawyer
Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley asked for full-time employees to augment a mostly volunteer brush-clearing crew two years ago.
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Los Angeles Fire Chief's Actions Draw Praise, Criticism
Some laud Los Angeles Chief Kristin Crowley for backing her troops while others say she didn't handle the wildfire response ...
Hughes Fire in LA County burns 10,000 acres, evacuations lifted but mudslide concerns remain
Firefighters made progress on the more than 10,000-acre Hughes Fire Friday, which sent thousands fleeing after sparking near ...
LA Fire Department rolls out new measure to aid residents grappling with looters
After surviving the fire, many California residents are facing the secondary threat of looters taking advantage of chaotic ...
Dem bill blames LA wildfire damage on fossil fuel emissions, holds oil and gas industry liable
California Democrats are seeking to make the oil and gas industry pay for damages from the Los Angeles wildfires, shifting ...
As Altadena waited for evacuation orders, fire commanders faced ‘chaotic’ conditions
With thousands of lives at risk, a mobile command post tasked with issuing evacuation orders struggled to keep pace with the ...