#Wildfires

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Rain in Southern California creates mudflows – but helps firefighters
Rain in Southern California creates mudflows – but helps firefighters
More rain has fallen on parts of Southern California after causing mudflows over the weekend – helping firefighters, but boosting the risk of toxic ash run-off in areas scorched by Los Angeles-area wildfires.

Mon, 27 Jan, 2025

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Spencer Pratt, Heidi Montag sue city of Los Angeles after losing home in fires
The celebrity couple filed the lawsuit on Tuesday along with more than 20 other property owners and residents

Fri, 24 Jan, 2025

My heart is with LA, says Pope, as he prays for wildfire-hit city
My heart is with LA, says Pope, as he prays for wildfire-hit city
Francis referred to the disaster during his weekly general audience at the Vatican and invoked Our Lady of Guadalupe, who is revered by many Latino Catholics

Wed, 22 Jan, 2025

Fire-ravaged California braces for gusty winds and heightened wildfire risk
Fire-ravaged California braces for gusty winds and heightened wildfire risk
Californians are bracing for gusty winds and a heightened risk of wildfires, less than two weeks after the outbreak of deadly blazes that have killed at least 27 people.

Mon, 20 Jan, 2025

LA wildfires: 'I can’t describe how difficult and stressful it has been', Irish barrister says
LA wildfires: 'I can’t describe how difficult and stressful it has been', Irish barrister says
Mary O'Neill has been 'inundated' with messages from her loved ones as well as former university students from Ireland, who have worked with her in LA

Thu, 16 Jan, 2025

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Leonardo Di Caprio pledges one million dollars after ‘devastating’ LA fires
At least 25 people were killed and thousands of homes destroyed in the Californian disaster.

Thu, 16 Jan, 2025

Final round of dangerous conditions forecast in Southern California amid fires
A day after firefighters gained a reprieve with lighter winds than expected, gusts were hitting up to 35mph on the coast and valleys and 55mph in the mountains before dawn on Wednesday

Wed, 15 Jan, 2025

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Eva Longoria: LA is a working class city, it is not just celebrity homes burning
The actress described it as 'irritating' that the rhetoric has been around the homes of 'rich celebrities'

Wed, 15 Jan, 2025

Fresh warnings as death toll from wildfires rises to 25
Fresh warnings as death toll from wildfires rises to 25
Millions of people across Southern California faced new wildfire warnings on Tuesday as strong winds blew across the parched landscape around Los Angeles.

Wed, 15 Jan, 2025

‘It should have been toasted’: Retro blue VW van survives deadly LA wildfire
‘It should have been toasted’: Retro blue VW van survives deadly LA wildfire
Among those who were surprised was Megan Krystle Weinraub, a surf and skate board designer who owns the van

Tue, 14 Jan, 2025

Small number of Irish citizens affected by LA wildfires – Martin
Small number of Irish citizens affected by LA wildfires – Martin
The Tánaiste said Ireland “stands in solidarity with the people of Los Angeles”

Tue, 14 Jan, 2025

Southern California faces new wildfire warnings as winds regain strength
Southern California faces new wildfire warnings as winds regain strength
The winds, predicted to reach near-hurricane force in some areas, were expected to peak on Tuesday morning before easing and then regaining strength later in the day

Tue, 14 Jan, 2025

'The Irish have come together': Actress says the Irish in LA are 'helping each other out'
'The Irish have come together': Actress says the Irish in LA are 'helping each other out'
Jenn McGuirk, who moved to LA in 2017, says the strong sense of community among Irish people in LA is 'heartwarming'

Tue, 14 Jan, 2025

Strong winds forecast for Los Angeles threaten area’s fight against fires
Strong winds forecast for Los Angeles threaten area’s fight against fires
Fire officials advised residents in high-risk areas to just leave home – and not wait for formal evacuation orders - if they sense danger.

Tue, 14 Jan, 2025

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Eva Longoria pledges one million dollars for LA wildfire relief efforts
The sweeping fires in California have killed 24 people, ravaged communities, and sent thousands frantically fleeing their properties

Tue, 14 Jan, 2025

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Podcast Corner: Marc Maron among the presenters affected by Los Angeles fires 
Maron has spoken of the evacuation of his home, while other podcasters didn't get to make new episodes amidst the chaos in LA 

Tue, 14 Jan, 2025

Los Angeles wildfire deaths rise to 24 as further fierce winds forecast
Los Angeles wildfire deaths rise to 24 as further fierce winds forecast
At least 16 people were missing, a number authorities said was also likely to rise

Mon, 13 Jan, 2025

Oscar nominations ‘further delayed’ amid LA wildfires
Oscar nominations ‘further delayed’ amid LA wildfires
Nominations for the 97th Oscars will be rescheduled in a virtual event

Mon, 13 Jan, 2025

Watch: Before and after video shows extent of destruction from LA fires
Watch: Before and after video shows extent of destruction from LA fires
Some 24 people have been killed, with thousands of homes destroyed in the wildfires so far 

Mon, 13 Jan, 2025

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Wildfires: Getty Museum in LA ‘confident’ its priceless art collections will be protected
The sweeping fires in California have claimed the lives of 24 people

Mon, 13 Jan, 2025

LA wildfires: death toll rises to 24 as winds threaten further destruction
LA wildfires: death toll rises to 24 as winds threaten further destruction
The county of Los Angeles medical examiner published a list of fatalities without giving details of any identities. Eight of the dead were found in the Palisades fire zone, and 16 in the Eaton fire zone, the document said

Mon, 13 Jan, 2025

Fire crews race to bring Los Angeles blaze under control before winds return
Fire crews race to bring Los Angeles blaze under control before winds return
Firefighters scrambled on Sunday to make further progress against wildfires that have killed 16 people in the Los Angeles area as forecasters again warned of dangerous weather with the return of strong winds this week.

Mon, 13 Jan, 2025

LA County medical examiner’s office confirms wildfire death toll rises to 16
Fire crews scramble to contain Los Angeles blazes before winds return
Firefighters scrambled on Sunday to make further progress against wildfires that have killed 16 people in the Los Angeles area as forecasters again warned of dangerous weather with the return of strong winds this week.

Sun, 12 Jan, 2025

‘It’s like a disaster movie’: Limerick mother details teen son’s evacuation amid LA wildfires
‘It’s like a disaster movie’: Limerick mother details teen son’s evacuation amid LA wildfires
A Limerick mother living in Los Angeles recounts her teenage son’s evacuation from basketball practice as wildfires devastated parts of the city

Sun, 12 Jan, 2025

'I have never felt more afraid' — Irish model in LA on wildfires and looting 
'I have never felt more afraid' — Irish model in LA on wildfires and looting 
Irish model Tiffany Stanley, evacuated from her Hollywood Hills home amid raging wildfires, describes the devastation as 'a real-life horror movie'

Sun, 12 Jan, 2025

Los Angeles wildfires death toll rises as strong winds forecast to return
Los Angeles wildfires death toll rises as strong winds forecast to return
The death toll from the wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area rose to 16 as crews battled to cut off the spreading blazes before potentially strong winds return that could push the flames toward some of the city’s most famous landmarks.

Sun, 12 Jan, 2025

Firefighters race to contain LA wildfires as menacing winds forecast to return
Firefighters race to contain LA wildfires as menacing winds forecast to return
A fierce battle against the flames was underway in Mandeville Canyon – not far from the Pacific coast where Arnold Schwarzenegger and other celebrities live

Sat, 11 Jan, 2025

LA fires: evacuation orders expand as Santa Ana winds are expected to pick up
LA fires: evacuation orders expand as Santa Ana winds are expected to pick up
Neighborhoods now under evacuation orders include Encino and tony Brentwood in west Los Angeles

Sat, 11 Jan, 2025

Fires devastating Los Angeles grow more slowly as fierce winds die down
Fires devastating Los Angeles grow more slowly as fierce winds die down
The two biggest fires devastating the Los Angeles area grew just slightly on Friday as firefighters beat back the blazes that have killed at least 10 people, obliterated neighbourhoods and left the nation’s second-largest city on edge.

Sat, 11 Jan, 2025

'Everything is gone': LA wildfires 'wipe out' Cork man's home and business
'Everything is gone': LA wildfires 'wipe out' Cork man's home and business
Ten people have so far died, and more than 9,000 structures have been damaged or destroyed as wildfires swept through LA this week

Fri, 10 Jan, 2025

Firefighters hoping for break from fierce winds that have fuelled LA wildfires
Firefighters hoping for break from fierce winds that have fuelled LA wildfires
Firefighters are hoping for a break from fierce winds that have fuelled massive blazes in the Los Angeles area, killing 10 people, obliterating whole neighbourhoods and setting the nation’s second-largest city on edge.

Fri, 10 Jan, 2025

Celebrity homes among those destroyed and film production ceases in LA amid wildfires
Celebrity homes among those destroyed and film production ceases in LA amid wildfires
Between the Eaton and Palisades fires, more than 10,000 structures have burned.

Fri, 10 Jan, 2025

'It looks like an atomic bomb dropped in these areas': LA fires death toll expected to rise
'It looks like an atomic bomb dropped in these areas': LA fires death toll expected to rise
Winds dropped on Thursday, allowing crucial support from the air for firefighters on the ground. But officials said winds intensified again overnight, and red flag conditions were expected until Friday afternoon

Fri, 10 Jan, 2025

US rightwing fans misinformation fires as firefighters battle Los Angeles blazes
US rightwing fans misinformation fires as firefighters battle Los Angeles blazes
The misinformation echoes the claims that plagued the North Carolina hurricane response

Fri, 10 Jan, 2025

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Cork singer-songwriter Bambie Thug 'safe and well' after escaping LA wildfires
Bambie Thug, who is visiting LA on a holiday visa, was staying next to the Hollywood Hills when the Runyon Canyon fire broke out

Fri, 10 Jan, 2025

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Mel Gibson: My home of over a decade burned down during Joe Rogan podcast
The Mad Max star, 69, described the loss as “emotional” and “devastating”, but attempted to remain upbeat as he said his family were 'happy and healthy and out of harm’s way'

Fri, 10 Jan, 2025

Curfews as death toll from Los Angeles-area fires rises to 10
Curfews as death toll from Los Angeles-area fires rises to 10
The fast-moving Kenneth Fire started in the late afternoon in the San Fernando Valley near the West Hills neighbourhood and close to Ventura County

Fri, 10 Jan, 2025

New LA-area fire prompts more evacuations with more than 10,000 structures lost
New LA-area fire prompts more evacuations with more than 10,000 structures lost
The two biggest wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area this week burned at least 10,000 homes, buildings and other structures, officials said on Thursday as they urged more people to heed evacuation orders after a new blaze ignited and quickly grew.

Fri, 10 Jan, 2025

Firefighters make progress in slowing Los Angeles wildfires amid devastation
Firefighters make progress in slowing Los Angeles wildfires amid devastation
Firefighters began to slow the spread of deadly and devastating fires in the Los Angeles area on Thursday after the ferocious winds that drove the fast-moving flames diminished, but the largest blazes still burned out of control.

Thu, 09 Jan, 2025

Cork man among thousands forced to evacuate homes in Los Angeles
Cork man among thousands forced to evacuate homes in Los Angeles
Owen Dara and his partner Jessica Lancaster were left with no choice but to leave their Pasadena home on Tuesday night

Thu, 09 Jan, 2025

Watch: Wildfires tear through Los Angeles
Watch: Wildfires tear through Los Angeles
Firefighters in the Los Angeles area are continuing to try and control a series of major blazes that have killed five people and destroyed nearly 2,000 homes, businesses and other structures with the number expected to increase.

Thu, 09 Jan, 2025

Firefighters battle devastating Los Angeles wildfires as winds ease a little
Firefighters battle devastating Los Angeles wildfires as winds ease a little
Ferocious winds that drove the flames and led to chaotic evacuations have calmed somewhat

Thu, 09 Jan, 2025

Adam Brody and Paris Hilton among celebrities who lost homes in LA fires
Adam Brody and Paris Hilton among celebrities who lost homes in LA fires
Several celebrities have spoken out about losing their homes on social media as the deadly fires tore through over 1,000 structures across the city

Thu, 09 Jan, 2025

Biden cancels trip to meet pope and Zelensky as fires rage in California
Biden cancels trip to meet pope and Zelensky as fires rage in California
US president Joe Biden has cancelled the final overseas trip of his presidency just hours before he was set to depart for Rome and the Vatican, choosing to remain in Washington to monitor the response to devastating fires raging in California.

Thu, 09 Jan, 2025

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