Los Angeles County, California

A timeline of devastating Los Angeles wildfires

A timeline of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires as they continue to burn

Los Angeles County has been devastated by two deadly wildfires that have become some of the most destructive in California history. The Palisades and Eaton fires both erupted on Jan. 7, fueled by severe drought conditions and strong Santa Ana winds.

Sacramento Bee · 1d

Update: 14,117 acres burned in Los Angeles County by Eaton Fire, still 55% contained

Eaton Fire initially started 6:18 p.m. Jan. 7 in Los Angeles County. Since its discovery nine days ago, it has burned 14,117 acres. A fire crew of 3,404 has been working on site and, as of Thursday morning, they managed to contain 55% of the fire. However, investigations into the cause are ongoing.

CNN on MSN · 7h

More than a week after the Los Angeles wildfires started, frustrated evacuees are desperate to return home

No stranger to natural disasters, Pasadena resident Pedro Rojas keeps a safety bag in his car with essentials like a jacket, gloves and running shoes in case he needs to flee at a moment’s notice.

2don MSN

California lawmakers move to speed up rebuilding, recovery in Los Angeles with new legislation

Lawmakers from across California announced new legislative proposals Thursday intended to speed up rebuilding and recovery ...

2don MSN

Authorities chase group of motorcyclists in Los Angeles County

Authorities pursued a large group of motorcyclists as they performed stunts at high speeds in Los Angeles County Thursday ...

1don MSN

Crew of dirt bikes, four wheelers escape police chase in east Los Angeles County

Two men on dirt bikes escaped police after a chase through surface streets and freeways in Los Angeles County, waving at police and news helicopters. No one was arrested.

Santa Rosa Press Democrat3d

How the Los Angeles fires could exacerbate California’s homelessness crisis

In other parts of California burned by past wildfires, communities are still dealing with the fallout years later.

The New York Times1d

California News

The race to put out the Eaton fire tested Los Angeles County’s night-flying firefighters ... The governor of California has called for “a Marshall Plan” to rebuild the fire-ravaged city.