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It is now painfully clear what matters

The wildfires in Los Angeles are a harbinger of our doom — yet ultimately leave me with hope

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Biden urges Congress to ‘step up’ on California aid as LA warned of ‘explosive fire growth’ – as it happened

Governor Newsom calls on state legislature to approve $2.5bn in extra aid as experts predict wildfires could be costliest disaster in US history

The Guardian - US

Kim Kardashian Advocates For Higher Pay For Incarcerated Firefighters

Kim Kardashian advocates for fair pay for incarcerated firefighters in LA County, highlighting their heroic efforts and calling for reform.

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Los Angeles wildfire death toll surges to 24 as firefighters brace for more fierce winds

A surging death toll is accompanying a slight break in the weather as firefighters in Los Angeles cast a wary eye on a forecast for yet more wind

The Independent UK

LA officials warn of price gouging as those displaced by fire seek housing

County sheriff says anyone who tries to scam the thousands of people looking for accommodations will be prosecuted

The Guardian - US

Trump Criticizes Democrats' Response To California Wildfires

President-elect Trump criticizes California Democrats for wildfire response, sparking political tensions over disaster management.

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Newsom Signs Executive Order to Fast-Track Rebuilding, Says He's 'Optimistic' L.A. Will Recover for Olympics

The city is set to host the World Cup in 2026, the Super Bowl in 2027, and the Olympics in 2028

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Newsom eases building restrictions as theories grow of how fires were ignited

Governor calls for a version of Marshall Plan as investigators speculate power lines may have sparked dry vegetation

The Guardian - US

California Governor Newsom Deploys 1,000 More National Guard Members

Governor Newsom deploys 1,000 National Guard members to bolster fire-fighting efforts and public safety in Los Angeles.

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Gov. Gavin Newsom vows 'Marshall Plan' and suspends environmental laws to help rebuild LA after wildfires

"We already have a team looking at reimagining L.A. 2.0," California Gov. Gavin Newsom said.

Fortune

Easing Zoning Restrictions Can Facilitate Rebuilding After the LA Fires

The destruction of numerous homes exacerbated the city's already severe housing crisis. Curbing exclusionary zoning is crucial to addressing the problem.

Reason

California Governor Newsom: Inspections On Wildfire-Damaged Structures Underway

Governor Newsom's announcement of inspections on wildfire-damaged structures in California to aid in rebuilding efforts and manage debris removal effectively.

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California Governor Newsom Suspends Environmental Laws To Aid Fire Victims

Governor Newsom's executive order streamlines wildfire rebuilding efforts in California, emphasizing prompt, quality reconstruction while protecting agains...

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Vice President-Elect JD Vance On Disaster Relief And California Wildfires

Vice President-elect JD Vance advocates for improved disaster relief efforts and competent governance in response to natural disasters, particularly critic...

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The Independent UK

JD Vance slams ‘incompetent’ California government as Gavin Newsom battles wildfire conspiracy theories

California governor slams ‘delusional’ Trump while incoming VP highlights fire hydrants failing on firefighters

Al Jazeera

Fire crews race to contain Los Angeles wildfires as death toll rises to 24

Officials lament another night of ‘unimaginable terror’ in LA as wildfires continue to burn for a sixth day.

The Independent UK

California governor Newsom accuses Musk of ‘encouraging looting’ with misleading LA fires claim

Factually incorrect posts shared by Elon Musk on his social media site claim California governor Gavin Newsom decriminalised looting

Latin Times

GOP Rep Calls for Withholding Disaster Aid to California as 'Consequence' for State's Policies

An Ohio congressman's call to withhold federal disaster aid from wildfire-stricken California over its forestry policies has ignited fierce backlash amid an ongoing crisis that has claimed 16 lives and displaced thousands.

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The Guardian - US

LA wildfires: death toll rises to 24 as winds threaten further destruction

More than 1,800 structures destroyed as Eaton and Palisades fires still less than 30% contained

Al Jazeera

Fact check: LA fires drive falsehoods, including by Trump about water use

Trump claims Democratic environmental policies contributed to LA fires, but is that true?

The Independent UK

Watch: Los Angeles County officials give wildfire update as death toll rises

Watch again as Los Angeles County officials gave an update on the deadly wildfires on 12 January as California governor Gavin Newsom described the tragedy as the worst natural disaster in US history.

The Independent UK

Newsom says LA blaze is ‘worst natural disaster in US history’ amid criticism over water supply issues

Blazes have left at least 16 dead as questions asked about the lack of water supply for firefighters tackling monster blazes

The Independent UK

California governor Gavin Newsom’s five-word swipe at Trump as Mexico firefighters arrive to help battle LA wildfires

California governor Gavin Newsom appeared to take a swipe at Donald Trump as firefighters from Mexico arrived to help battle the deadly wildfires.

The Independent UK

California governor Gavin Newsom hits out at 'delusional' Donald Trump over wildfire criticism

California governor Gavin Newsom has hit at Donald Trump over his LA wildfire response claims, calling the president-elect “delusional”.

The Guardian - AU

Investigators probe possible ignition sources in Californian blazes - as it happened

This blog has now closed but you can find all our coverage of the wildfires in California here.

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