Los Angeles County fire chief says more than 1,000 structures destroyed by wildfires, two people killed
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles County fire chief says more than 1,000 structures destroyed by wildfires, two people killed.
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NewsWireSevere weather warning for millions
Millions of Aussies are being warned of severe thunderstorms and potential flash flooding in the coming days as rain and winds batter the country.
- Deadline
Ricki Lake Recalls Medium Tyler Henry “Saw The Fire” Three Months Before Her Home Burned
After losing her home in the ongoing Southern California wildfires, Ricki Lake shared an eerie throwback in which the tragedy was predicted. On Saturday, the Emmy winner shared a clip from when she and husband Ross Burningham appeared on celebrity medium Tyler Henry‘s Netflix series Live from the Other Side in October, as the host …
- The Independent
Miley Cyrus shares photo of Malibu home destroyed in 2018 as she reflects on L.A. fires: ‘I cry for my city’
‘My soul aches for those who are experiencing this devastation firsthand’
- Deadline
Bette Midler Shares Video Of Family Singing After Home Destroyed In Eaton Fire
Amid ongoing wildfires ravaging Southern California, Bette Midler platformed a display of resilience from one family who lost everything. On Friday, the 2x Oscar nominee shared a video of the Halpin family singing “hallelujah” on the burned remains of their Altadena home, which was destroyed this week in the Eaton Fire. “So glad we can …
- BBC
LA firefighters battle to contain monster inferno as death toll rises
The Palisades blaze is threatening Brentwood, one of the most affluent enclaves of America's second-biggest city.
- BBC
What's the latest on the Los Angeles wildfires and what caused them?
Everything you need to know about the blazes that have forced thousands to leave their homes.
- BBC
Wildlife park animals cope with winter weather
An ice-skating goose and rhinos in the mist are captured on camera at Cotswold Wildlife Park.
- BBC
Maps and images reveal scale of LA wildfire devastation
Maps and images showing how the fires currently affecting the Los Angeles area are developing.
- Evening Standard
LA wildfires death toll rises to 24 as forecasters issue new warning over strong winds
The blazes have already destroyed more than 12,000 structures since Tuesday
- Deadline
Police Arrest 2 Suspected Burglars At Kamala Harris’ Brentwood Home Amid Fires
As wildfires continue to ravage Southern California, local law enforcement has arrested numerous people attempting to take advantage of the situation. The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed to Deadline that two individuals were arrested at the Vice President’s Brentwood home at 4:40am on Saturday. Ultimately, they could not prove the individuals were involved in burglary, …
- Sky News
UK weather: Parts of the UK to be 19C warmer tonight as cold snap begins to ease
Parts of the UK will be up to 19C (66F) warmer tonight compared to last night as the cold snap begins to ease. The village of Kinbrace in the Scottish Highlands fell to -13.9C (7F) on Saturday night - but is expected to be well above freezing in the small hours on Monday, at about 5C (41F). Also on Saturday, Cavendish in Suffolk hit -7.8C (18F) and Hawarden Airport in Wales dropped to -2.2C (28F), the Met Office said.
- The Independent
Beyoncé pledges $2.5m to LA fire relief after blazes ravage California homes
Pop star’s donation comes as LA braces for further devastation
- Deadline
L.A. Wildfires: Certain Evacuation Orders Lifted Or Reduced, While Death Toll Rises To 24 Across Palisades And Eaton Fires — Update
UPDATED with latest: Certain evacuation zones have been reduced or lifted completely as progress is made on the dual Palisades and Eaton blazes. However, authorities have confirmed that the death toll, previously at 16, has risen to 24. Six people have lost their lives to the Palisades blaze, while 16 fatalities stem from the Eaton …
- Variety
Meghan Markle Delays Netflix Show ‘With Love, Meghan’ Due to L.A. Wildfires
Meghan Markle has pushed back the launch of her upcoming Netflix show, “With Love, Meghan” due to the L.A. wildfires. The series, which features the Duchess of Sussex cooking up a storm for a variety of friends including Mindy Kaling and her former “Suits” co-star Abigail Spencer, was set to premiere on Jan. 15. Following …
- The Daily Beast
Marjorie Taylor Greene Launches Unhinged Call for Officials to Manipulate the Weather to Stop L.A. Wildfires
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) has made it abundantly clear that she didn’t study atmospheric sciences in college, launching an unhinged suggestion that officials could end the Los Angeles wildfires by manipulating the weather. “Why don’t they use geoengineering like cloud seeding to bring rain down on the wildfires in California?" the Republican asked Sunday in a post on X. “They know how to do it.” Greene has repeatedly used cloud seeding—the practice of releasing silver iodide particles a
- The Independent
California wildfires: How and why did fire hydrants run dry across Los Angeles?
Critics have erroneously blamed California environmental policies and empty reservoirs for lack of water
- Sky News
Harry and Meghan make surprise visit to hand out food to LA fires evacuees in Pasadena
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have been seen hugging and speaking to residents affected by the wildfires in Los Angeles as blazes continue to sweep across the region. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited Pasadena on Friday, where they met with the city's mayor Victor Gordo and emergency workers tackling the Eaton Fire. Harry and Meghan comforted volunteers and handed out food to evacuees.
- The Independent
The prison inmates risking their lives fighting LA wildfires for just $1 an hour
Inmate firefighters make around $27 for a 24-hour shift
- BBC
South East cold weather health alert extended
A cold weather health warning has been extended until 09:00 GMT on Tuesday.
- Bloomberg
Los Angeles Faces Little Relief From Fires as Winds Persist
(Bloomberg) -- Dry, hot winds will fan blazes in Los Angeles into midweek — and some forecasts show little relief from the gusts for the rest of January — as Southern California struggles with one of the worst starts to a year for wildfires. Most Read from BloombergA Blueprint for Better Bike LanesWhat Robotaxis Brought San FranciscoAmbitious High-Speed Rail Plans Advance in the Baltic RegionNew York, San Francisco Ranked Worst for US Traffic in City CentersWhile good progress has been made blun