David Swanson

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New wildfire near Los Angeles explodes to 9,400 acres, forces evacuations | Reuters

Jan 24, 2025 | reuters.com | David Swanson |Daniel Trotta

The Hughes fire about 50 miles north of Los Angeles further taxed firefighters in the region who have managed to bring two major fires in the metropolitan area largely under control.
Fast-growing wildfire breaks out north of Los Angeles, forces evacuations

Jan 22, 2025 | gazette.com | David Swanson

By David SwansonCASTAIC, California (Reuters) -A rapidly growing wildfire broke out some 50 miles (80 km) north of Los Angeles on Wednesday, burning 5,054 acres (20 square km) while two major fires burning in the metropolitan area for more than two weeks were getting under control, fire officials said.
An aggressive air operation is under way to stem the spread of the Palisades Fire as it pushes north and east into previously untouched neighborhoods

Jan 12, 2025 | chronicle-tribune.com | David Swanson

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An aggressive air operation is under way to stem the spread of the Palisades Fire as it pushes north and east into previously untouched neighborhoods

Jan 11, 2025 | wfmz.com | David Swanson

An aggressive air operation is under way to stem the spread of the Palisades Fire as it pushes north and east into previously untouched neighborhoods
Flames and smoke from the Palisades Fire engulf parts of the community of Topanga, California

Jan 11, 2025 | citizentribune.com | David Swanson

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Flames and smoke from the Palisades Fire engulf parts of the community of Topanga, California

Jan 11, 2025 | wfmz.com | David Swanson

Californians on Friday demanded to know who is at fault for the vast devastation caused by the raging Los Angeles wildfires, as a strict curfew went into force to prevent looting and lawlessness.
Flames and smoke from the Palisades Fire engulf parts of the community of Topanga, California

Jan 11, 2025 | the-messenger.com | David Swanson

The largest of the Los Angeles fires spread toward previously untouched neighborhoods Saturday, forcing new evacuations and dimming hopes that the disaster was coming under control.
Flames and smoke from the Palisades Fire engulf parts of the community of Topanga, California

Jan 10, 2025 | pdclarion.com | David Swanson

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Flames and smoke from the Palisades Fire engulf parts of the community of Topanga, California

Jan 10, 2025 | bellevueheraldleader.com | David Swanson

Snow showers this evening. Breaks in the overcast later. Low 17F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 80%. Snow showers this evening. Breaks in the overcast later. Low 17F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 80%. A mix of clouds and sun early, then becoming cloudy later in the day. High 32F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Flames and smoke from the Palisades Fire engulf parts of the community of Topanga, California

Jan 10, 2025 | maqnews.com | David Swanson

To view our latest edition click the image on the left. Right Now 30° Cloudy Humidity: 81% Feels Like: 24° Heat Index: 30° Wind: 6 mph Wind Chill: 24° UV Index: 0 Low Sunrise: 07:30:21 AM Sunset: 04:50:51 PM Dew Point: 25° Visibility: 10 mi Today Snow showers this evening. Becoming partly cloudy later. Low 16F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 80%. Tonight Snow showers this evening. Becoming partly cloudy later. Low 16F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph.

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New wildfire near Los Angeles explodes to 9,400 acres, forces evacuations | Reuters

Fast-growing wildfire breaks out north of Los Angeles, forces evacuations

An aggressive air operation is under way to stem the spread of the Palisades Fire as it pushes north and east into previously untouched neighborhoods

An aggressive air operation is under way to stem the spread of the Palisades Fire as it pushes north and east into previously untouched neighborhoods

Flames and smoke from the Palisades Fire engulf parts of the community of Topanga, California

Flames and smoke from the Palisades Fire engulf parts of the community of Topanga, California

Flames and smoke from the Palisades Fire engulf parts of the community of Topanga, California

Flames and smoke from the Palisades Fire engulf parts of the community of Topanga, California

Flames and smoke from the Palisades Fire engulf parts of the community of Topanga, California

Flames and smoke from the Palisades Fire engulf parts of the community of Topanga, California

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Bill Esparza

Michele Gile

Richard Chang

Lesley Marin

Tony Biasotti

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