Crowley made 'difficult decisions' after LAFD budget cuts
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Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley said she had to make "difficult decisions" after the department's budget was cut by more than $17 million in the new fiscal year.

California Fires: Death toll now reaches 7
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LA city and county officials held a press conference Thursday evening to provide an update on the Kenneth, Eaton, and Palisades fires. They also spoke about the emergency alert system which accidently sent an alert to all county residents.

Accidental emergency alert blamed on computer error
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Fire officials in Los Angeles County accidentally sent an emergency evacuation warning to all of LA County, that was intended for residents near the Kenneth Fire. Officials says the mishap was a computer error.

Los Angeles wildfires: National Guard steps in as looting arrests rise

National Guard troops join wildfire response as looting arrests rise and nearly 180,000 residents remain under evacuation orders in Los Angeles County.

Kenneth Fire in West Hills being investigated as arson

A person was detained by a group of Woodland Hills residents, but according to LAPD there wasn't enough evidence to arrest the man for arson or suspicion of arson.

Biden says ‘fire away’ to Harris during LA wildfire update, sparks backlash

President Joe Biden’s “fire away" comment during a live update on the Los Angeles wildfires drew criticism as the death toll from the blazes rose to seven.

'If you stay you're gonna die': Schiff warns to evacuate
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Congressman Adam Schiff issued a stern warning to those in a fire evacuation zone who choose to not evacuate.

Family returns to home destroyed by Eaton Fire
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An Altadena family returned to see the wreckage of their home, which was destroyed by the Eaton Fire, at the insistence of their oldest son. The family says the children are struggling to grasp what happened.

Federal government to cover 100% of LA wildfire disaster response, Biden announces

President Biden announced the federal government will cover 100% of wildfire disaster response costs in Southern California for the next six months, increasing support for the ongoing crisis.

Child's heartbreaking reaction to losing home in California fire
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A young boy tells FOX 11 about his family's home, which was destroyed by the Eaton Fire. "A lot of stuff that I love is gone," he said.

Rick Caruso blames 'excuses,' poor preparation for Palisades Fire devastation

Caruso said poor preparation led to the Palisades Fire's devastation and said he believes the damage could have been mitigated, but officials are making excuses.

Emergency Alert sent to millions by mistake
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Local emergency management officials said the alert was intended only for residents near the Kenneth Fire that erupted Thursday afternoon near West Hills.

Emergency Alert sent in error to all LA County residents, increasing panic amid fires

“I have been informed the evacuation warning that many of us just received on our phones was mistakenly issued countywide due to a technical error," Supervisor Janice Hahn said.

West Hills fire triggers mandatory evacuations
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An evacuation warning has now been issued due to the Kennith Fire near West Hills, affecing the area bordered by Ingomar and Saticoy Streets south to Burbank Boulevard, from Valley Circle Boulevard east to Woodlake Avenue. A mandatory evacuation was announced earlier for Vanowen south to Burbank Boulevard, from County Lane Road east to Valley Circle Boulevard.

Deadly Eaton Fire grows to nearly 14k acres; at least 4k structures damaged or destroyed

LA County Sheriff Robert Luna said he expects the death toll to climb based on the devastating damage he’s observed, saying in some areas, "it looks like a bomb went off."

Caruso calls out 'excuses' to fire prep, response
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After touring the "widespread destruction" of the Palisades Fire, Rick Caruso says he's "more hopeful" than he's ever been about the community's ability to recover, but said that officials have been making excuses for why there wasn't enough water to fight the blaze.

Deadly Eaton Fire prompts mandatory curfew
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In an update Thursday afternoon, LASD Sheriff Luna said a mandatory curfew will be implemented around the perimeter of the fire area.

What is the most destructive wildfire in California history?

California is no stranger to wildfires, with blazes sprouting up more frequently and outside of what was traditionally considered "wildfire season." But as Gov. Gavin Newsom underlined, wildfires aren't limited to one season.

What to do before you evacuate during California wildfires

Learn the critical steps to take before evacuating during a wildfire, including protecting your home, documenting belongings for insurance, and following LADWP recommendations.