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Lidia Fire, in the Angeles National Forest, more than .5 miles burned with 75% containment More Coverage From Weather.Com Here are links to some of our other stories on the fires:
One expert told USA TODAY that residents should start thinking about their neighborhoods in terms of the dangerous "burn pits" once used by the military in Iraq and Afghanistan to dispose of waste.
The biggest fires in Los Angeles County, the Palisades and Eaton fires, have burned over an area more than 37,000 acres in size as of Jan. 16. At least 27 people have died, according to the LA ...
The risk of fatal fires that stem from burning slash can also be reduced by proactively reducing ground fuels before they can create a fuel ladder and begin an active crown fire. Predictions show thinned forests lead to a reduction in fire intensity and flame lengths of forest fires compared to untouched or fire-proofed areas. [45]
A wildfire, forest fire, or a bushfire is an unplanned, uncontrolled and unpredictable fire in an area of combustible vegetation. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Depending on the type of vegetation present, a wildfire may be more specifically identified as a bushfire ( in Australia ), desert fire, grass fire, hill fire, peat fire, prairie fire, vegetation fire, or ...
Los Angeles County officials said more than 30 people have been arrested in the fire area, including three people for illegal drone use. The latest statistics for the Eaton Fire are: Size: 14,117 ...
The fire caused significant damage to Oakland and the surrounding areas. The fire killed 25 people, which included emergency personnel, destroyed 2,449 homes, and caused an estimated $1.5 billion in damage. [63] The response to this fire was swift, however, the fire and winds made it difficult to extinguish. [64]
At least 29 people have died in the fires, according to Los Angeles County officials. The county medical examiner’s office is still investigating many of the deaths.