LOS ANGELES – A growing wildfire west of Los Angeles is causing concern amid dire warnings for the Los Angeles area after forecasters say there is the potential for the strongest wind event in more than a decade. A live camera from the state’s Alert California network shows billowing smoke from a burning hillside near the Pacific … Read more
Cher and Dick Van Dyke evacuated their Malibu mansions as the Franklin fire continues to grow and burn down homes. The “Marry Poppins” star, 98, announced via Facebook that he and his wife, Arlene, fled their estate along with their animals on Tuesday. “Arlene and I have safely evacuated with our animals except for Bobo … Read more
Fire authorities on Sunday described battling fierce, howling winds and rescuing people in a fast-moving Southern California wildfire that forced thousands of people to flee and destroyed at least 168 structures and damaged 67. Crews increased containment of the Mountain Fire to 31% in Ventura County northwest of Los Angeles, up from 26% on Sunday … Read more
Southern California firefighters made progress against a wildfire that has destroyed 132 structures, mostly houses, and was fanned by gusty winds that began easing Friday, allowing some people to return to sort through the charred remains of their homes. Maryanne Belote returned to her hillside neighborhood in Camarillo, a city northwest of Los Angeles, after making a … Read more
A fast-moving wildfire fueled by heavy winds was tearing through a community northwest of Los Angeles for a second day Thursday after destroying dozens of homes and forcing thousands of residents to flee when it exploded in size in only a few hours. The Mountain Fire prompted evacuation orders Wednesday for more than 10,000 people as it … Read more
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene—with the death toll at at least 133 and expected to rise—extreme weather events and natural disasters are on many people’s minds. However, in recent years, record numbers of Americans have been relocating to hazard-prone areas—exacerbating both the severity and costs of natural disasters, according to a New York Times report released this week. In … Read more
A new bill in California would require warning labels placed on all gas stoves starting next year, alerting consumers to any associated health risks. If passed, AB 2513, introduced by Democratic Assemblywoman Gail Pellerin, would mandate these labels be placed on gas stoves starting at the beginning of 2025. Those who support the legislation believe it … Read more
CHICO, Calif. — Fire crews battling California’s largest wildfire this year have corralled a third of the blaze aided in part by cooler weather, but a return of triple-digit temperatures could allow it to grow, fire officials said Sunday. Cooler temperatures and increased humidity gave firefighters “a great opportunity to make some good advances” on … Read more
CHICO, Calif. — The Park Fire burning in Northern California near Chico has now become one of the largest wildfires in state history as flames continue to grow, causing additional evacuations to now spread across four counties and taking aim at a community that is still reeling from a deadly wildfire just six years ago. But some good news emerged for firefighters … Read more
While New Yorkers are set to get a slight break from the heat and humidity over the next few days, the dial will be turning up out West, where a days-long stretch of high temperatures will challenge records across the region, including the potential for a new high in the “hottest place on earth.” “The … Read more