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175 wildfires in North and South Carolina force some evacuations

“Widespread Wildfires Prompt Evacuations in North and South Carolina”

Firefighters in North and South Carolina were busy tackling over 175 wildfires…
LA's rich and famous made 'odd request' of private armies as wildfires fueled fear, boss says

Famous and wealthy individuals in Los Angeles requested private security teams amid escalating fear from wildfires, says employer

Some of the wealthiest and most well-known individuals in Los Angeles are…
Malibu man thanks firefighters who saved his home from LA wildfires: 'We kept the fire from that door'

“Grateful Malibu Resident Thanks Firefighters for Saving Home from LA Wildfires: ‘Keeping the Flames at Bay'”

This week, a resident from Malibu made his way south to a…
Los Angeles wildfires: California cities vow to ‘shut down’ EPA’s dumping site for ‘toxic’ waste

California Cities in a Pledge to Close EPA’s Toxic Waste Dumping Site Amid Los Angeles Wildfires

Several cities in Southern California have expressed their opposition to a site…
Rain in California helps firefighters respond to wildfires but presents risk of toxic ash runoff

Rain in California is beneficial for firefighters fighting wildfires, but it also brings the danger of toxic ash runoff

Rain recently fell in Southern California, breaking a period of dry and…
Compton Cowboys step up during Los Angeles wildfires to rescue endangered horses

Compton Cowboys help save at-risk horses during wildfires in Los Angeles

When many were fleeing the California wildfires, Randy Savvy jumped into action…
LA wildfires: Surveillance video captures suspects stealing fire equipment during disaster response

Video footage shows individuals stealing firefighting gear during Los Angeles wildfires emergency response

Federal investigators are searching for the suspects, caught on surveillance footage, allegedly…
Los Angeles wildfires: Veteran first responder says 'cool dad moment' with rookie son was years in the making

Los Los Angeles fires: Experienced rescuer shares heartwarming moment with new son after years of preparation

A Fresno-area fire captain in California who is helping battle the Los…
Strong Santa Ana winds remain threat to Southern California as firefighters bat down new wildfires

Continued risk from powerful Santa Ana winds in Southern California as firefighters work to control fresh wildfires

LOS ANGELES — The Santa Ana winds will persist in Southern California…
California wildfires: Suspect arrested in connection with brush fire quickly quashed by firefighters

“Arrest made in connection to California brush fire swiftly extinguished by firefighters”

Los Angeles authorities arrested a man after a brush fire broke out…