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L.A. City Council seeks transparency on empty reservoir, dry fire hydrants
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/l-a-city-council-seeks-transparency-on-empty-reservoir-dry-fire-hydrants/ar-AA1xcOBb
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/l-a-city-council-seeks-transparency-on-empty-reservoir-dry-fire-hydrants/ar-AA1xcOBb
MSN
L.A. City Council seeks transparency on empty reservoir, dry fire hydrants
L.A. City Council members have called on the Department of Water and Power to examine why fire hydrants lost water pressure in last week's epic firefight, and why a reservoir was offline.
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California wildfire live updates: Highest-level fire alert as Santa Ana winds gather pace
https://www.nbcnews.com/weather/wildfires/live-blog/california-wildfire-live-updates-highest-level-fire-alert-santa-ana-wi-rcna187550
https://www.nbcnews.com/weather/wildfires/live-blog/california-wildfire-live-updates-highest-level-fire-alert-santa-ana-wi-rcna187550
NBC News
California wildfire live updates: Highest-level fire alert as Santa Ana winds gather pace
Southern California is braced for "extremely critical fire conditions" caused by a new period of Santa Ana winds of up to 50 mph.
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‘Beyond the brink’: Data shows LA Fire Department among the most understaffed in America
https://www.aol.com/beyond-brink-data-shows-la-212430067.html
https://www.aol.com/beyond-brink-data-shows-la-212430067.html
Aol
‘Beyond the brink’: Data shows LA Fire Department among the most understaffed in America
The most recent data available from the 10 largest US cities and other comparable departments shows the Los Angeles Fire Department is less staffed than almost any other major city, leaving it struggling to meet both daily emergencies and larger disasters…
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Eaton fire becomes second-most destructive wildfire in California history
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/california-wildfires/eaton-fire-most-destructive-california-wildfires/3604825/
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/california-wildfires/eaton-fire-most-destructive-california-wildfires/3604825/
NBC Los Angeles
Wildfires
The Eaton Fire, one of two major wildfires burning in the Southern California region, is now the second-most destructive wildfire on record in California, according to Cal Fire. The fire, which started the night of Jan. 7 near Altadena, has torched 14,117…
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California fire and evacuation maps: See where the Los Angeles fires are burning
https://www.ksbw.com/article/california-fire-evacuation-maps/63382651
https://www.ksbw.com/article/california-fire-evacuation-maps/63382651
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Update: Containment progress – Eaton Fire in Los Angeles County at 35%
https://www.sacbee.com/news/california/fires/article298510298.html
https://www.sacbee.com/news/california/fires/article298510298.html
Sacramento Bee
Update: Containment progress – Eaton Fire in Los Angeles County at 35%
Updated: 3:24 p.m. Jan. 14
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Over 30 people still unaccounted for in LA
https://abcnews.go.com/US/live-updates/california-wildfires-los-angeles-weather/?id=117613594
https://abcnews.go.com/US/live-updates/california-wildfires-los-angeles-weather/?id=117613594
ABC News
California fires 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.
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LA's Getty Center's art safeguarded as Palisades fire rages
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/las-getty-centers-art-safeguarded-palisades-fire-rages-2025-01-14/
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/las-getty-centers-art-safeguarded-palisades-fire-rages-2025-01-14/
Reuters
LA's Getty Center's art safeguarded as Palisades fire rages
The center, which opened in 1997, was designed to withstand wildfires.
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Red Wing home nearly destroyed by flames on Tuesday
https://www.kimt.com/news/minnesota/red-wing-home-nearly-destroyed-by-flames-on-tuesday/article_6294a36a-d2af-11ef-8518-f3342a21016d.html
https://www.kimt.com/news/minnesota/red-wing-home-nearly-destroyed-by-flames-on-tuesday/article_6294a36a-d2af-11ef-8518-f3342a21016d.html
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Why don't they build with Hemp blocks? They're extremely good for this purpose...
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Breaking: Knoll Fire reported in Los Angeles County on Jan. 14
https://www.sacbee.com/news/california/fires/article298535843.html
https://www.sacbee.com/news/california/fires/article298535843.html
Sacramento Bee
Breaking: Knoll Fire reported in Los Angeles County on Jan. 14
First discovered: 9:35 a.m. Jan. 14
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Breaking: New prescribed fire started in Plumas County on Jan. 14
https://www.sacbee.com/news/california/fires/article298535573.html
https://www.sacbee.com/news/california/fires/article298535573.html
Sacramento Bee
Breaking: New prescribed fire started in Plumas County on Jan. 14
Started: 11:28 a.m. Jan. 14
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Fact Check: GoPro firefighter footage was filmed in Chile, not California
https://www.reuters.com/fact-check/gopro-firefighter-footage-was-filmed-chile-not-california-2025-01-14/
https://www.reuters.com/fact-check/gopro-firefighter-footage-was-filmed-chile-not-california-2025-01-14/
Reuters
Fact Check: GoPro firefighter footage was filmed in Chile, not California
A three-minute POV video shared on social media showed a firefighter extinguishing flames in a house in Chile, not California, contrary to claims online.
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Billionaires And Celebrities Pledge Aid To Los Angeles Fire Victims—As Amazon Promises $10 Million
https://www.forbes.com/sites/maryroeloffs/2025/01/14/billionaires-celebrities-donate-los-angeles-wildfire-relief-zuckerberg-jamie-lee-curtis-kylie-jenner/
https://www.forbes.com/sites/maryroeloffs/2025/01/14/billionaires-celebrities-donate-los-angeles-wildfire-relief-zuckerberg-jamie-lee-curtis-kylie-jenner/
Forbes
Billionaires And Celebrities Pledge Aid To Los Angeles Fire Victims—As YouTube, Google Promise $15 Million
Beyoncé’, Eva Longoria, Paris Hilton and other stars have pledged millions to help with wildfire relief.
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Hero scientist who saved hundreds with early LA fire forecast warns: ‘This is not over yet’
https://www.aol.com/scientist-runs-facebook-weather-page-171435683.html
https://www.aol.com/scientist-runs-facebook-weather-page-171435683.html
Aol
Hero scientist who saved hundreds with early LA fire forecast warns: ‘This is not over yet’
A heroic California climate scientist who alerted Los Angeles locals early to the impending wildfires — saving hundreds of lives — warns the threat is "not over yet."
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Small weekend fire at Milan care facility causes scare
https://ktvo.com/news/local/small-weekend-fire-at-milan-care-facility-causes-scare
https://ktvo.com/news/local/small-weekend-fire-at-milan-care-facility-causes-scare
KTVO
Small weekend fire at Milan care facility causes scare
A fire at a northeast Missouri care facility caused a scare over the weekend.
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Report details Virginia home explosion that killed firefighter
https://www.fox5dc.com/video/1576686
https://www.fox5dc.com/video/1576686
FOX 5 DC
Report details Virginia home explosion that killed firefighter | FOX 5 DC
A detailed report released Tuesday sheds light on the devastating February 16, 2024, house explosion in Sterling that killed Firefighter Trevor Brown and injured 13 others, including 10 first responders. FOX 5's Tisha Lewis has the story.
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Man Killed In CT Home Explosion ID'd As 56-Year-Old
https://dailyvoice.com/connecticut/danbury/man-killed-in-ct-home-explosion-idd-as-56-year-old/
https://dailyvoice.com/connecticut/danbury/man-killed-in-ct-home-explosion-idd-as-56-year-old/
Waterbury Daily Voice
Man Killed In Waterbury Home Explosion ID'd As 56-Year-Old Local
Police have identified the man who died following an explosion and fire at his Connecticut home over the weekend. Thomas Cianciola, 56, of Waterbury, died on Sunday, Jan. 12, after an explosion at his 220 Horseshoe Drive home, authori…
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China's new advanced electromagnetic pulse weapon capable of 'nuclear-explosion' like pulses
https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/world/china-s-new-advanced-electromagnetic-pulse-weapon-capable-of-nuclear-explosion-like-pulses/vi-BB1rs3XJ
https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/world/china-s-new-advanced-electromagnetic-pulse-weapon-capable-of-nuclear-explosion-like-pulses/vi-BB1rs3XJ
MSN
China's new advanced electromagnetic pulse weapon capable of 'nuclear-explosion' like pulses
According to reports, China is developing a powerful high-power microwave (HPM) directed energy weapon. Though still in laboratory testing and not yet ready for deployment, this weapon has the potential to generate intense electromagnetic pulses capable of…
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