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Here's how to help wildfire victims as California blazes explode in size

Strong Santa Ana winds are fueling multiple wildfires across Southern California, forcing thousands of residents to flee from their homes.

Hosted on MSN · 7h

How bad is the California wildfire smoke for health?

Tens of thousands of people are evacuating Los Angeles as wildfires blaze across the region, emitting dangerous smoke. Here's how it impacts health.

USA TODAY on MSN · 12h

Wildfire smoke from raging California blazes is putting millions at risk

Wildfire smoke — burning trees and shrubs but also homes and other manmade materials — contains toxic chemicals harmful to human health immediately and over longer periods. These carry risks such as increases in asthma attacks, but even longer term issues with evidence showing increased risk of cancer and dementia.

Pacific Palisades, Southern California

Associated Press · 13h

California governor says Pacific Palisades wildfire has destroyed many structures as winds kick up

The blaze began shortly after the start of a Santa Ana windstorm that the National Weather service warned could be the strongest to hit Southern California in more than a decade.

ABC 7 Los Angeles on MSN · 6h

Insurance: Here's what not to do if your California home was damaged, destroyed by wildfire

If your home or business was damaged or destroyed in a wildfire, California Insurance Commissioner Richard Lara says don't sign anything right away. Here's what you need to know.

U.S. News & World Report · 16h

Wildfires Latest: Pacific Palisades Fire Is Most Destructive in Los Angeles History

Fierce wildfires are raging in the Los Angeles area, fueled by powerful Santa Ana winds, sending residents fleeing from burning homes through flames, ferocious winds and towering clouds of smoke

Biden, California

FOX News on MSN · 9h

Biden celebrates great-granddaughter, takes no questions at California wildfire briefing with Newsom

President Joe Biden made some remarks celebrating his great-granddaughter while in California following a wildfire briefing. Neither he nor Gov. Gavin Newsom took media questions.

USA TODAY on MSN · 8h

President Biden says son Hunter Biden may have lost home in California wildfires

Hunter Biden was originally notified his house was likely "burned to the ground," President Biden said, but now "it appears it may still be standing."

LA Times on MSN · 7h

Biden celebrates birth of great-grandchild after briefing on L.A. wildfires

President Biden announced that he became a great-grandfather on Wednesday after his granddaughter Naomi gave birth in Los Angeles.

wildfires, California

The Desert Sun (Palm Springs) o… · 9h

Southern California wildfire maps: Evacuation areas, perimeter, winds

Extreme weather conditions in Southern California fueled by ferocious Santa Ana winds have created at least four wildfires, leading to at least two deaths, multiple injuries, thousands of mandatory evacuations, and widespread property destruction. ➤ Get weather and fire alerts via text: Sign up to get current wildfire updates by location

ABC News on MSN · 5h

How to help residents affected by wildfires in Southern California

Strong Santa Ana winds are fueling multiple wildfires across Southern California, forcing thousands of residents to flee from their homes.

USA TODAY on MSN · 4h

California residents in warning zone prepare to evacuate amid deadly wildfires

Residents near Topanga Canyon prepared to evacuate amid rapidly growing wildfires in the Los Angeles area.

Timelapse of California wildfire from space

Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA) shared a time lapse from space of the California wildfires, which ...

California infernos in January? Here’s why wildfire season keeps getting longer and more devastating

As climate change warms the planet, wildfires have become so unpredictable and extreme that new words were invented: firenado, gigafire, fire siege — even fire pandemic. California has 78 more annual ...

Futurism on MSN10h

Cybertruck Owner Who Decried Taxes Mocked for Begging for Help as California Wildfire Threatens His Property

West Coast-based real estate mogul and Elon Musk fan Keith Wasserman, who has called for cutting property taxes, triggered a ...

Science News7h

California wildfire season should be over. So why is L.A. burning?

In some parts of California, fire season is now year-round due to rising heat and little rain. High winds and dry conditions are fueling L.A.’s infernos.