Can Louisiana learn from the wildfires blazing Los Angeles? There are also risks here.
The South endures more wildfires per year than any other region, and Louisiana is not exempt from this trend. In 2023, Louisiana saw more than 1300 wildfires and an extreme period of summer drought.
Floods, landslides threaten Los Angeles along wildfire ‘burn scars’
High rain over a burn scar may result in debris flows or mudslides. Follow the instructions of local officials!” the National Weather Service said.
Map: See containment updates for 3 largest fires still burning in Los Angeles County
The Eaton Fire is almost completely contained in the Altadena area northeast of Los Angeles. On the LA County coast, the Palisades Fire is over three-fourths contained. The Hughes Fire, which broke out in the Lake Castaic area Wednesday north of Los Angeles, is over 50% contained.
Los Angeles artists, collectors reel from wildfires
The city's artists and art collectors are mourning what could amount to billions of dollars in irreplaceable art that went up in flames.
Los Angeles wildfires timeline: How the deadly blazes unfolded
Dozens of people are believed to have died in the Palisades and Eaton fires, which have burned down whole swaths of communities
Los Angeles begins long recovery from fires — and braces for new disasters
Officials released details about the recovery effort from the initial Los Angeles fires — an effort expected to last up to 18 months as authorities clear the wreckage.
Rain Is Coming to Burning Los Angeles and Will Bring Its Own Risks
The Los Angeles area is expecting rain this weekend—potentially offering a respite from fires that have blazed throughout the month but increasing the risk of debris slides
Fires Still Burning In Los Angeles
Firefighters battle wildfires over 45 square miles in LA County; two largest fires stay active. Release date: 22 January 2025
Los Angeles Has Always Been Divided
W hen wildfires broke out across Los Angeles earlier this month, many publications began to frame the incalculable tragedy through the lens of celebrity news. As flames engulfed t
Firefighters halt advance of latest Los Angeles wildfire
The Hughes Fire burned some 10,176 acres but that figure held steady throughout the day as 4,000 firefighters dropped water and retardant from the air and used hand tools and hoses on the ground.
Los Angeles agency reveals estimated economic impact of deadly wildfires as infernos still rage
Officials on Thursday estimated the L.A. wildfires have caused more than $50 billion in property damage, as fires continue to burn.
MSPCA to take in dogs from Los Angeles wildfires, cats from Louisiana snow
The MSPCA is expecting to take in dogs impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires this coming week, as well as dozens of cats ...
LA wildfires live: Residents face new threats of mudslides and ‘toxic ash’ as rain hits Southern California
Southern California residents are facing new threats after rain fell over neighborhoods most impacted by recent ...
Nathan Hochman’s vision of law and order in LA includes major course correction
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman has been busy. He was sworn into office less than two months ago and has ...
Group vandalizes Waymo robotaxi in Los Angeles’ Beverly Grove neighborhood, police say
A crowd of people damaged a Waymo vehicle near La Cienega Boulevard and West 3rd Street in Beverly Grove early Saturday, ...