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Los Angeles Wildfires Danger Turns to Flooding, Landslides as Winter Rains Descend on SoCal

Rain on its way to the Los Angeles area will be a welcome relief to firefighters still battling multiple catastrophic wildfires, but officials warned Sunday that flash floods and potential debris flows could be the trade-off.

AOL · 6h

Flood Watches posted for Los Angeles wildfire burn scars as rain returns to Southern California

The first significant rainfall in several months will spread across Southern California this weekend, giving a badly needed sip of water to an area parched by drought and devastated by multiple raging wildfires.

Las Vegas Sun · 1d

California will spend $2.5 billion to help the Los Angeles area recover from wildfires

The California state Legislature has approved a more than $2.5 billion package to help the Los Angeles area recover from its recent deadly wildfires

Firefighters battle huge blaze near Los Angeles

The Associated Press on MSN · 1d

Aerial attack helps firefighters maintain the upper hand on a huge fire north of Los Angeles

Overnight water drops helped stop the spread of a huge wildfire churning through rugged mountains north of Los Angeles.

BBC on MSN · 1d

Firefighters battle huge blaze near Los Angeles as winds pick up

Winds in the area were blowing at about 20-30mph (32-48km/h), but could pick up, which would fan the blaze and make it harder for air crews to operate. Climate change has made the grasses and shrubs that are fuelling the Los Angeles fires more vulnerable to burning, scientists have said.

ABC News on MSN · 8d

Inmate firefighters: Over 1,000 prisoners deployed to battle Los Angeles fires

Inmate firefighters responding to the ongoing Los Angeles fires and working 24-hour shifts are earning $26.90 per day, according to the California Dept. of Corrections.

CBS News on MSN10d

Los Angeles residents hire private firefighters to save their homes. Here's what they cost.

Private firefighters are working alongside municipal departments to battle the wildfires. Here's how much they cost.

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Floods, landslides are a risk as fire-scarred Los Angeles girds for rain

There is a 10% to 20% chance of flash flooding and landslides in some recently burned areas of Los Angeles County, ...

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Los Angeles wildfires rekindle 'eco-terror' arson suspect manhunt after fake firefighters arrested

Fugitive Josephine Sunshine Overaker's alleged eco-terror cell "The Family" has been linked to more than two dozen arson ...

Update: Hughes Fire 87% contained, 10,425 acres affected in Los Angeles County

Hughes Fire initially started 10:53 a.m. Jan. 22 in Los Angeles County. It has burned 10,425 acres after being active for ...

The Salinas Californian on MSN1d

Salinas firefighters, therapy dogs meet Prince Harry at Los Angeles fire site

Salinas firefighters and facility dogs Cruz and Taffy meet Prince Harry during their assignment in Los Angeles to help combat ...

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Couple with fake fire truck busted for impersonating firefighters near Palisades Fire in Los Angeles: sheriff

Los Angeles authorities arrested a couple and impounded their fake fire truck after they were allegedly caught impersonating ...

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Over 50,000 under evacuation orders or warnings as wildfire imperils homes north of Los Angeles

More than 50,000 people were under evacuation orders or warnings Wednesday as a huge and fast-moving wildfire swept through rugged mountains north of Los Angeles, but fire officials said a rapid ...

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