New LA County fire explodes to over 8,000 acres

California fires live updates: New LA County fire explodes to over 8,000 acres
At least 28 people are believed to be dead and more than a dozen others remain unaccounted for as multiple wildfires rage across Southern California.
California Wildfire Updates: New Hughes Fire Explodes To 500 Acres In Northern LA County
Friday, 12:36 p.m. PST Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced another eight people were charged for crimes linked to the wildfires in Los Angeles, bringing the total to 17 as the accused face charges such as looting, arson and impersonation of a firefighter.
Update: 14,021 acres affected in Los Angeles County by Eaton Fire, still 91% contained
Eaton Fire initially started 6:18 p.m. Jan. 7 in Los Angeles County. Since its discovery 15 days ago, it has burned 14,021 acres. A fire crew of 2,104 has been working on site and, as of Wednesday afternoon, they managed to contain 91% of the fire. However, investigations into the cause are ongoing.
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California fires live updates: Los Angeles County fires death toll rises to 28
Thousands of firefighters have been battling wildfires across 45 square miles of densely populated Los Angeles County. The two largest fires, the Palisades Fire in Pacific Palisades and the Eaton Fire near Pasadena,
Officials give update on quickly-growing Hughes Fire in Los Angeles County
Officials held a press conference Wednesday after a new wildfire broke out in northern Los Angeles County earlier in the day. The Hughes Fire has burned over 9,000 acres in L.A. and Ventura counties,
Update: Eaton Fire remains 89% contained, 14,021 acres burned in Los Angeles County
Eaton Fire initially started 6:18 p.m. Jan. 7 in Los Angeles County. Since its discovery two weeks ago, it has burned 14,021 acres. A fire crew of 2,375 has been working on site and, as of Tuesday noon, they managed to contain 89% of the fire. However, investigations into the cause are ongoing.

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31,000 forced to evacuate Hughes fire in northern Los Angeles County
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Fast-moving Hughes Fire breaks out in Los Angeles County as California officials order evacuations
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Los Angeles wildfires timeline: How the deadly blazes unfolded
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New wildfire near Los Angeles explodes to 8,000 acres, forces evacuations
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Why all California homeowners could be on the hook for LA County wildfire costs
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Hughes Fire breaks out near Castaic Lake in Los Angeles County: See wildfire map
The Hughes Fire has spread over 5,054 acres after starting just before lunchtime in Los Angeles County's Castaic Lake area on ...
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Will new bond funds be enough to rebuild Los Angeles schools — and all of California’s other crumbling schools?
Some schools destroyed years ago in the Sonoma and Butte county fires are just now reopening. The long, expensive process of ...