Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Feb. 13
First discovered: 1:27 a.m. Feb. 13 A new wildfire was reported today at 1:27 a.m. in Los Angeles County. The wildfire has been burning on private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.
Los Angeles County leaders warn of heavy rain, possible evacuations in burn areas
Residents in burn areas should remain on high alert as Southern California prepares for what is forecast to be the heaviest storm of the season so far, and which could prompt evacuations, officials said Wednesday,
Los Angeles County leaders news conference ahead of peak storm conditions
County leaders discuss preparations in the Eaton and Palisades fire zones, preparations made ahead of the storms, and advise residents to heed evacuation warnings should the storm create hazards.
Where and when rain is forecast to hit wildfire burn scars across the Los Angeles area
Forecasters released a breakdown Tuesday of where and when heavy rainfall this week is expected to hit areas of Southern California left burn-scarred by recent wildfires, raising the risk of potentially dangerous debris flows in those parts of the region.
Evacuation warnings will likely be issued in recent burn areas as storm moves in: LA County sheriff
Light rain fell across most of the Southland Wednesday, but it was only a precursor to what forecasters are calling a potentially dangerous storm expected to arrive by late Thursday, raising fears of flooding,
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Update: Palisades Fire remains 100% contained, 23,706.6 acres destroyed in Los Angeles County
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Corps of Engineers begins phase 2 of debris removal in Los Angeles Wildfire recovery
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Los Angeles launches online wildfire relief tool to navigate government aid programs
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