Before and after the California fires: satellite pictures show devastation

Satellite images show the scale of destruction from the Pacific Palisades and Eaton fires Live coverage: six fires encircle Los Angeles Full report: at least five dead as firefighters battle blazes Five people were killed, more than 1,000 structures destroyed and more than 130,000 residents were under evacuation orders in California, as fast-moving wildfires burned … Read more

‘Essential’: nearly 400 incarcerated firefighters deployed as LA battles wildfires

The firefighters earn $5.80-$10.24 per day plus $1 an hour when responding to active emergencies, according to CDCR Hundreds of incarcerated firefighters are helping battle the destructive blazes that are rapidly spreading across southern California as a powerful windstorm devastates the region. The California department of corrections and rehabilitation (CDCR) said on Wednesday that it … Read more

Newsom calls Trump’s claims ‘pure fiction’ after president-elect points finger over California fire tragedy

Gov. Gavin Newsom is firing back at President-elect Donald Trump for comments he made Wednesday about the response to deadly wildfires currently devastating Southern California. Trump spoke with reporters after attending meetings Wednesday on Capitol Hill and accused Newsom of not “[doing] a good job,” but noted they “worked well together” and would again when … Read more

Billy Crystal, Cary Elwes and Eugene Levy among celebrities to lose homes in California fires

Crystal ‘heartbroken’ after losing family home of 46 years in historic fires that have killed five and destroyed more than 1,100 buildings California fires live: sixth wildfire breaks out in Los Angeles as five people killed Visual explainer: why are the LA wildfires so bad? Californians: have you been affected by the wildfires? Billy Crystal, … Read more