The Latest Breaking News on LA fires burn area twice the size of Manhattan – worst the city has seen in recent history

Strong winds and low humidity continue as five fires rage across Los Angeles area, with death toll expected to rise

Setting up clear lines of communication, allowing worker flexibility, and helping affected employees access life-saving benefits are some basic moves.

The hikers were surprised by the fires which tore across LA on Tuesday

Gusty conditions have enabled fires to take hold and spread at great speed. Plus, a cold snap grips South Korea

The death toll from the blazes has risen to 16, Los Angeles County’s Medical Examiner said, with number expected to grow

Troops deployed to support local law enforcement after 20 people arrested for opportunistic raids on empty homes and shops as blazes continue to rage across California city

Also: Tesla board must return compensation, Quantum computing stocks take big hit.

COMMENT: This is the future that climate scientists have been warning about for decades, writes Asia climate correspondent Stuti Mishra – but why has it taken it being brought to the doorsteps of the some of the world’s most influential people for us to care?

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