Wildfire conditions across Southern California are going to get worse this coming week — as near-hurricane-force Santa Ana winds pick up again just as firefighters started to make progress against the biggest blazes. The hot, dry winds have both fanned the flames and helped spread the devastation — scattering burning embers for miles. Strong enough … Read more
The city of Los Angeles is planning a widespread power shutdown before the dangerous Santa Ana winds ramp up over the weekend as expected, fire officials warned. “Please understand that the inevitable public safety power shut-offs that will be implemented prior to this life-threatening Santa Ana wind event are crucial to preventing new fire starts, … Read more
Bill Hader gave a local LA news crew covering the LA fires quite a surprise. On Thursday morning, a team from LA’s ABC 7 news was out in the Pacific Palisades — one of the areas hardest hit by this week’s wildfires — when they came across a man trying to return to his home … Read more
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have opened the doors to their sprawling $29 million Montecito, Calif., mansion to friends who have been forced to evacuate as deadly infernos continue to rip through the surrounding areas. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who have lived in the luxe neighborhood since 2020, sprung into action by lending a … Read more
The devastating fires ripping across Los Angeles could cause more than $50 billion in damages – making them the most costly in state history, according to a report. Five wildfires are currently tearing through Santa Monica, Malibu and other areas in Los Angeles County that are home to some of the country’s priciest real estate … Read more