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California wildfires lose steam but welcomed rain brings different threats

Much-need rain has begun to fall over Southern California, bringing relief to the drought-stricken region but also the threat of toxic runoff.

The New York Times · 1d

California Wildfires: Scorched region gets its first significant rain in months.

So far, many clues to the origins of the deadly Eaton fire, which started in the area just after 6 p.m. that evening and went on to kill 17 people, have pointed to the brushy hillside where a tangle of electrical lines stretch up Eaton Canyon.

The Washington Post on MSN · 10h

Some mudslide risk in Southern California after rain helped ease fires

Mudflows prompted the closures of at least some roads, including in Topanga Canyon and on parts of the Pacific Coast Highway.

Trump issues new California water order

Palm Beach Post · 5h

Trump issues new California water order as wildfires continue to burn: What to know

Donald Trump signed a wide-ranging executive order demanding federal and state officials deliver more water and other resources to southern California.

CNN on MSN · 3d

Trump says California’s mismanagement of forests and water is to blame for wildfires. Here’s the reality.

Newsom and California are frequently the target of Trump’s ire. Some of his most memorable criticisms of the state have been over how it manages its wildlands in the face of wildfire risk. In his first term, Trump suggested California should be “raking” their forests to clean up dead brush and trees.

Bloomberg on MSN · 6h

Trump Asserts Federal Government Power Over California Water

President Donald Trump is asserting more federal government control over water management decisions in California and ordering US officials to override local authorities, casting the steps as necessary to boost the state’s firefighting capabilities.

Death toll in Los Angeles fires rises to 29

NBC News on MSN · 38m

Deaths from Los Angeles-area wildfires rise to 29

The number of deaths from the wildfires that destroyed entire communities in the Los Angeles area this month has risen to 29, the county medical examiner’s office said Monday.

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ABC News on MSN · 2h

California fires live updates: Death toll in Los Angeles fires rises to 29

At least 29 people are believed to be dead and more than a dozen others remain unaccounted for as multiple wildfires rage across Southern California.

Sacramento Bee · 2h

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Jan. 27

Jan. 27 A new wildfire was reported today at 4:16 p.m. in Los Angeles County. The wildfire has been burning on private land. Currently, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.

There's a lot of resources responding to southern California wildfires, says Orange County fire chief

Orange County Fire Chief Brian Fennessy discusses how Los Angeles County is allocating fire fighting resources 'Fox News @ ...

After California's wildfires, mounting concerns about rebuilding

After the devastating wildfires in Southern California, many homeowners expressed growing frustration over what could be a ...

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What role did arsonists play in the California wildfires?

Are arsonists responsible for starting the LA fires? Most likely not, though it may take months before there are definitive ...

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Rain douses wildfires in Southern California without causing serious mudslides

Rain eased on Monday after Southern California's first significant storm of the season brought weekend downpours that aided ...

California Wildfires: Expected rain may boost firefighting efforts, but officials are vigilant about flooding.

The rain that is expected to hit the scorched Los Angeles landscape this weekend may bring relief to the fire fights, but it ...

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California lawmakers propose making oil companies liable for wildfires, payouts

California lawmakers proposed making fossil fuel companies liable for natural disasters by allowing natural disaster victims ...

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Maine Forest Ranger shares progress report from California wildfires

PORTLAND (WGME) – A Maine Forest Ranger battling California’s wildfires is sharing an update on the region's progress. Nearly ...

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Will hurricanes and wildfires cause insurance prices to rise nationwide?

The latest California wildfires and Florida hurricanes are sparking concerns that the natural disasters will cause insurance ...

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