VW van somehow survives deadly Los Angeles fire: A 'beacon of hope'

A retro Volkswagen van has inadvertently become a “beacon of hope” for Los Angeles area residents as they start to pick up the pieces.

LA wildfires Thursday morning update
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Officials provided an update on the fires burning in LA County, as well as recovery efforts, on the morning of Thursday, Jan. 16.

LA County official discusses landslide danger
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Mark Pestrella, Director of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works discussed the dangers of landslides and mudslides during Thursday morning's briefing.

Bass: ?Hoping to see a light at the end of the tunnel?
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Los Angeles Karen Bass thanked first responders during Thursday morning's briefing, and also spoke rebuilding efforts.

California Fires Updates: Thursday, Jan. 16

The focus has now shifted to recovery after the red flag warnings expired for most of Los Angeles County.

EPA rep speaks about removing hazardous material
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Tara Fitzgerald with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said they are in the process of assessing hazardous materials in fire zones.

LAPD Chief McDonnell's Thursday morning update
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Los Angeles Police Department Chief Jim McDonnell provided an update amid ongoing wildfires on Thursday, Jan. 16.

LA County Sheriff Luna's Thursday morning update
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Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna provided an update on his department's efforts amid the ongoing wildfires burning in the county.

LAFD Chief: ?This will take time?
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Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley asked for residents to stay patient and that the recovery efforts will take time.

LA Co. Fire Chief shares when evacuees can return home
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Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone said it'll be at least another week before some evacuees will be able to return home. Santa Ana winds were expected to re-enter the forecast early next week.

LA-based Alo helping fire victims
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LA-based brand Alo is one of several companies stepping up to help the victims of the Palisades and Eaton fires.

Salvation Army supporting wildfire victims
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The Salvation Army is accepting financial gifts that will give them the purchasing power needed to care for disaster survivors. To help, visit salarmy.us/socalfires.

Palisades Fire: $2M home spared by flames splits in 2 amid mudslide

Online data indicates the 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom home sold a few years ago for close to $2 million and rented for $14,000 a month.

Retro VW van miraculously survives Palisades Fire
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Two days before the Palisades fire erupted, Preston Martin parked the Volkswagen van near the Getty Villa.

Pacific Palisades home splits in half
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After being untouched by the Palisades Fire, a home split in half due to a mudslide.

Bill Burr blasts insurance companies in LA fires rant

"I think everyone did a great job," comedian Bill Burr said of firefighting and rescue efforts. "Unlike the internet."

Devastation of the LA wildfires
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As crews continue battling the Eaton and Palisades fires, families have been heartbroken to see their destroyed communities.

Human remains found in Eaton Fire area
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Human remains were found in the rubble of a business in Altadena on Wednesday, sources confirm with FOX 11's Gigi Graciette.

Pasadena church providing relief to Eaton Fire victims
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New Revelation Missionary Baptist Church has teamed up with the Urban League to help those devastated by the Eaton Fire.