The Weeknd Joins Billionaires And Celebrities Donating To Los Angeles Fire Victims
From direct donations to auctions and a charity benefit concert—here's how celebrities and billionaire are helping victims of the Los Angeles wildfires.
Los Angeles wildfires: 'Life-threatening,' powerful winds bring elevated fire risk
Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley said Tuesday that “life-threatening and destructive and widespread winds” are in the region, which could fuel the growth of new or existing wildfires in Los Angeles County and Ventura County.
Update: Containment progress – Palisades Fire in Los Angeles County at 27%
Thousands of Los Angeles homeowners were dropped by their insurers before the Palisades Fire
Credit rating agency warns it may soon lower Los Angeles bond ratings due to fires
Fire crews in Los Angeles brace for more heavy winds; at least 24 killed, thousands of buildings lost
Fires across the Los Angeles area have killed at least 24 people and destroyed more than 12,000 structures, officials said, scorching more than 60 square miles and displacing tens of thousands of people.
Warnings of 'fast-moving fire' after Los Angeles gets brief wind reprieve: Updates
Please stay on guard for a fast-moving fire,'' the L.A. office said in a social media post around 4:30 p.m. PT, adding that the Red Flag Warnings with the rare "particularly dangerous situation'' designation for those counties would now apply from 3 a.
Los Angeles winds to intensify; officials 'grid searching' for fire victims: Updates
For the lastest updates on the LA fires, follow USA TODAY's live coverage for Tuesday, Jan. 14. LOS ANGELES − Ominous winds were expected to regain strength Monday, howling through fire-blackened trees,
75 Los Angeles fire trucks wait for repairs as wildfires rage — while city spends $1.3B on the homeless
"We have over 100 fire apparatus out of service," Los Angeles fire chief Kristin Crowley admitted when the wildfires were still at their peak.
Los Angeles Fire Department budget sustained cuts but saw overall increase
In May 2024, the city of Los Angeles adopted a Fiscal Year 2024 - 2025 budget that cut the appropriations for the fire department by $17.6 million from the previous year. At the time, the city of Los Angeles was negotiating the union contract with the firefighters' union, the United Firefighters of Los Angeles City.
Inmate firefighters: Over 1,000 prisoners deployed to battle Los Angeles fires
Inmate firefighters responding to the ongoing Los Angeles fires and working 24-hour shifts are earning $26.90 per day, according to the California Dept. of Corrections.
Update: Containment progress – Palisades Fire in Los Angeles County at 31%
Palisades Fire initially started 10:30 a.m. Jan. 7 in Los Angeles County. It has burned 23,713 acres after being active for 10 days. A crew of 4,471 firefighters has been working on site and they managed to contain 31% of the fire by Friday morning. The blaze's cause remains under investigation.
Los Angeles mayor's office, fire department push back against speculation chief was dismissed
The Los Angeles Fire Department refuted speculation that its chief, Kristin Crowley, had been dismissed as crews continue to battle the wildfires across the region.
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Head of Los Angeles Fire Department: the city let us down
Chief Kristin Crowley on Friday said the city's administration let the LAFD down, as major wildfires continue to ravage the city. The $17 million cut in the budget for the fire department is having a negative impact on her agency's ability to fight fires,