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Here's how to help wildfire victims as California blazes explode in size

Strong Santa Ana winds are fueling multiple wildfires across Southern California, forcing thousands of residents to flee from their homes.

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How bad is the California wildfire smoke for health?

Tens of thousands of people are evacuating Los Angeles as wildfires blaze across the region, emitting dangerous smoke. Here's how it impacts health.

USA TODAY on MSN · 12h

Wildfire smoke from raging California blazes is putting millions at risk

Southern California — with sprawling cities, clogged freeways and heavy industry — is already notorious for some of the worst air quality in the nation. This week's wildfires are putting millions of people at risk for immediate health problems and longer term issues.

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Associated Press · 12h

California governor says Pacific Palisades wildfire has destroyed many structures as winds kick up

The blaze began shortly after the start of a Santa Ana windstorm that the National Weather service warned could be the strongest to hit Southern California in more than a decade.

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Southern California wildfire maps: Evacuation areas, perimeter, winds

Extreme weather conditions in Southern California fueled by ferocious Santa Ana winds have created at least four wildfires, leading to at least two deaths, multiple injuries, thousands of mandatory evacuations, and widespread property destruction. ➤ Get weather and fire alerts via text: Sign up to get current wildfire updates by location

USA TODAY on MSN · 23h

California wildfire map: Track the Palisades Fire as evacuations ordered in Los Angeles

A large bush fire threatens more than 25,000 homes and structures in Los Angeles as Southern California grapples with a brutal wind storm Tuesday. The Palisades Fire has burned nearly 3,000 acres acres since it was reported at around 10:30 a.

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NBC News on MSN · 8h

Shares of California utility Edison International drop more than 10% as wildfires rage

Fear and uncertainty surrounding the wildfires in California appear to be weighing on shares of Edison International, whose Southern California Edison is the power utility for the areas directly surrounding the city of Los Angeles.

Reuters · 14h

Californian utility SoCal Edison shuts power to over 114,000 customers due to wildfire risk

Southern California Edison, a subsidiary of U.S. utility Edison International that operates in California, has cut power to more than 110,000 customers to prevent damage to distribution lines from the wildfire,

Seeking Alpha on MSN · 7h

California utility Edison plunges 10% but analysts OK with wildfire liability protections

Edison International (NYSE:EIX) settled -10.2% on Wednesday, after plunging as much as 13% to its lowest level in nine months, on fear and uncertainty over the wildfires in southern California; SoCal Edison is the power utility for the areas directly surrounding the city of Los Angeles.

Timelapse of California wildfire from space

Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA) shared a time lapse from space of the California wildfires, which ...

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California Wildfire Live Updates: Officials Say 5 Dead As Another Fire Breaks Out In Hollywood Hills

Tuesday, 10:29 p.m.The Hurst Fire ignited in the suburban area of Sylmar. Tuesday, 5:30 p.m.California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency, urging residents to heed evacuation orders and ...

California infernos in January? Here’s why wildfire season keeps getting longer and more devastating

As climate change warms the planet, wildfires have become so unpredictable and extreme that new words were invented: firenado, gigafire, fire siege — even fire pandemic. California has 78 more annual ...

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Biden celebrates great-granddaughter, takes no questions at California wildfire briefing with Newsom

President Joe Biden made some remarks celebrating his great-granddaughter while in California following a wildfire briefing.

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Insurance: Here's what not to do if your California home was damaged, destroyed by wildfire

If your home or business was damaged or destroyed in a wildfire, California Insurance Commissioner Richard Lara says don't ...

Science News6h

California wildfire season should be over. So why is L.A. burning?

In some parts of California, fire season is now year-round due to rising heat and little rain. High winds and dry conditions are fueling L.A.’s infernos.

California wildfire flames visible from space

NOAA satellites captured the destruction of the California wildfires, which ignited Tuesday afternoon, from space.