5 dead in Eaton Fire burning Altadena-Pasadena area; Public urged to not drink tap water in evacuated spots

Five people have died after a fire erupted in the San Gabriel Valley. Mandatory evacuation orders are in place for residents in communities such as La Cañada Flintridge, Altadena, and Sierra Madre.

Stu Mundel tracks Palisades Fire from SkyFOX
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FOX 11's Stu Mundel tracks the 17,000-acre Palisades Fire from SkyFOX's aerial footage over Los Angeles County's westside neighborhoods.

Dad who spoke with FOX 11 avoids losing home
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An Altadena man who begged FOX 11's crew and our viewers for help on live TV was able to avoid losing his and his wife's home from the Eaton Fire.

Karen Bass criticized for fire budget cuts in LA
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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass got criticized for cutting city Fire Department's budget by $17.6 million before the area got torched by several massive wildfires.

More fires pop up across Los Angeles
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New fires popped up in the Hollywood Hills and Studio City as Los Angeles County continues to deal with several other massive fires forcing its residents to evacuate.

'Hurricane-force' winds to continue hitting SoCal
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FOX 11 Meteorologist Star Harvey warns Southern California residents are not yet out of the woods in terms of fire dangers and dealing with hurricane-force winds.

Where is LA Mayor Karen Bass amid devastating wildfires?

Mayor Karen Bass of Los Angeles is facing public criticism for being in Ghana during the raging wildfires in Southern California.

Aldi Food Market goes up in flames
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The Aldi Food Market went up in flames in Altadena on Wednesday afternoon as the Eaton Fire continues to rip through the area.

Eaton Fire forces thousands to flee in SGV
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Thousands were forced to evacuated after a massive wildfire erupted overnight in the San Gabriel Valley.

Airbnb offering temporary housing to people impacted by Los Angeles wildfires

Airbnb.org is offering free temporary housing for residents displaced by the ongoing wildfires in Southern California, partnering with 211 LA to assist those in need.

Hazardous air quality reported in Los Angeles area as wildfires rage

Smoke from the raging Southern California wildfires is filling city skylines, causing officials to warn residents of hazardous air quality. 

LAUSD Superintendent discusses school closures
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Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho discusses school closures as multiple fires burn in LA County.

2 killed in Eaton Fire in Altadena-Pasadena area
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LA County Fire Chief Anthony C. Marrone said in an update Wednesday morning that two people have died as a result of the Eaton Fire.

Eaton Fire explodes overnight
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The Eaton Fire burning in the San Gabriel Valley exploded in size overnight, fire officials said.

Rick Caruso: There's no water in the Palisades
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Businessman and former mayoral candidate Rick Caruso compared the Pacific Palisades to a "third-world country" and said the area has no water in the hydrants to mitigate the spread of the 2,900-acre fire.

2 men, dog trapped in home during fire
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Two men and a dog were stuck inside a home during the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles County.