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New fire erupts in Southern California as thousands remain under evacuation from fast-moving Hughes Fire

The fire threat remains critical in Southern California, where thousands of residents were under evacuation orders Wednesday as fire crews battled the out-of-control Hughes Fire near Castaic, a suburb in the foothills and mountains of northern Los Angeles County.

AOL · 2h

Firefighters gain control of new fires in Southern California as critical fire weather continues

Firefighters in Southern California have been conducting more fierce wildfire fights as crews race to contain and extinguish several fires that broke out on Wednesday and Thursday.

The Washington Post · 1d

Fire risk and strong winds continue in Southern California with potential rain on the horizon

Parched Southern California could get some badly needed rain this weekend to dampen the prospects of another round of killer wildfires

California republicans push back

Fortune on MSN · 16h

California republicans push back after House speaker threatens to saddle wildfire aid with conditions

California Republicans are pushing back against suggestions by President Donald Trump, House Speaker Mike Johnson and other Republicans that federal disaster aid for victims of wildfires that ravaged Southern California should come with strings attached,

USA TODAY on MSN · 6h

Trump threatens to withhold federal aid for LA wildfires over California water rules

During a Fox News interview, Trump falsely claimed California Gov. Gavin Newsom's fish conservation efforts were responsible for dry hydrants

U.S. News & World Report · 13h

The Latest: California Republicans Uneasy Over Trump’s Threat to Condition Wildfire Aid

President Donald Trump is remaking the traditional boundaries of Washington, asserting unprecedented executive power and daring anyone to stop him

Southern California red flag warning extended to Thu. night

KTLA-TV Los Angeles on MSN · 10h

Red Flag Warnings will stay in Southern California until Friday, National Weather Service says

Southern California will see its first significant rainfall event of the winter over the weekend, but it’ll have to get through a couple more days of fire weather first. The National Weather

LA Times on MSN · 1d

Southern California red flag warning extended to Thursday night

The National Weather Service on Tuesday extended its red flag warning for Southern California until Thursday evening.

YAHOO!News · 10h

Red Flag Warnings will remain in effect in Southern California until Friday

Southern California is expected to see its first rain of the winter this weekend, but it will have to get through a couple more days of windy fire weather first. The National Weather Service warned that single-digit humidity and strong wind gusts on Thursday and into early Friday will create elevated wildfire conditions – again.

California Wildfire Map Update

The Associated Press on MSN · 18h

Thousands ordered to evacuate as new wildfire threatens Southern California homes

More than 31,000 people have been ordered to evacuate from the Hughes Fire, and another 23,000 are under evacuation warnings, LA County Sheriff Robert Luna said. There were no reports of homes or other structures burned. Parts of Interstate 5 near the Hughes Fire that had been closed reopened Wednesday evening.

Newsweek on MSN · 6h

California Wildfire Map Update as Laguna Fire Prompts Evacuations

At the time of publication, the Laguna fire had burned approximately 50 acres and was still listed at 0 percent containment, according to Cal Fire. Evacuation warnings, which indicate a "potential threat to life and/or property," were in effect for "Laguna Zone 1" and "Laguna Zone 2."

USA Today · 8h

Where are mandatory evacuation orders for California wildfires? See maps

On Wednesday, 31,000 people were forced to evacuate their homes, while another 23,000 were under evacuation warnings, according to Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna. The wildfire is being stoked by Southern California's lack of humidity and highly windy conditions.

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Gov. Newsom signs $2.5 billion wildfire disaster aid package

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a $2.5 billion disaster aid package on Thursday, Jan. 23, to help Southern Californians recover from ...

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What we know about the victims killed in the California wildfires

Twenty-seven people have died across the Los Angeles area. Officials have said the true death toll isn’t known as the fires ...

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Take the pilot’s seat as C-130 aircraft flies over California wildfire and drops retardant

The planes can “discharge their entire load of up to 3,000 gallons of retardant in less than five seconds, covering an area one-quarter of a mile long by 100 feet wide, or they can make variable drops ...

16hon MSN

California Legislature takes up $2.5B wildfire aid package

The funding would help pay for services ranging from shelters for those who have lost their homes and debris removal, among ...

11h

Wildfire danger persists in Southern California as new blazes ignite

Dangerous wildfire conditions persist across portions of Southern California as crews continue to beat back the flames from new blazes that ignited on Wednesday. FOX News Chief Correspondent Jonathan ...

How much rain is coming to Southern California this weekend?

A storm is brewing and will deliver much-needed soaking rain to wildfire-ravaged Southern California, snow to the mountainsand rain and snow to many areas in the southwestern United States, ...

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Advocates urge evacuation after wildfire breaks out near 5,000-person jail complex

A rapidly growing fire near the Castaic jail complex sparked alarm on Wednesday morning, as attorneys urged the Los Angeles ...

CBS News (Video) on MSN10h

Details on new Los Angeles-area fires

New wildfires broke out Wednesday around Los Angeles as firefighters continued to battle the Palisades and Eaton fires that have been burning for more than two weeks. CBS News reporter Andres ...

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