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Santa Ana winds that began gusting over the mountains before sunrise were forecast to continue with enough force to carry fire-sparking embers for miles. LOS ANGELES — Millions of people across Southern California faced new wildfire warnings Tuesday, and tens of thousands saw their power shut off as strong winds blew across the parched landscape around Los Angeles where two massive blazes have been burning for a week. Santa Ana winds that began gusting over the…

Winds of up to 45 mph are expected over the next few days, which could accelerate fires in areas that have already been burning for a week. LOS ANGELES — After making some progress battling wildfires that destroyed thousands of homes and killed at least 24 people in the Los Angeles area, firefighters prepared for a return of dangerous winds that could again stoke the flames. The relative calm Sunday allowed some people to return…

Winds of up to 45 mph are expected over the next few days, which could accelerate fires in areas that have already been burning for a week. LOS ANGELES — After making some progress battling wildfires that destroyed thousands of homes and killed at least 24 people in the Los Angeles area, firefighters prepared for a return of dangerous winds that could again stoke the flames. The relative calm Sunday allowed some people to return…

The North Carolina Forest Service is warning people of the increase in fire risk over the next week. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Just days after winter weather gripped North Carolina, state forestry officials are warning of increased wildfire risks across the state, with western regions facing immediate concern. “No one is out of the woods yet,” said Dr. Erica Smithwick of the Penn State Climate Consortium, who has spent her career studying wildfires. “We’re seeing these…

The level of devastation is jarring even in a state that has grown used to massive wildfires, especially this far into winter. LOS ANGELES — The two biggest wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area have killed at least 10 people and burned more than 10,000 homes and other structures, officials said as they urged more people to heed evacuation orders after a new blaze ignited and quickly grew. The Kenneth Fire started in the late…

With shelters at capacity, many folks are left to face the winter storm on their own. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As a winter storm approaches the Charlotte area, homeless residents are struggling to find warmth and shelter, with many local facilities already at capacity. “It’s terrifying actually and even scarier than facing a hurricane,” Tosha Haney, who is experiencing homelessness, said. She and her partner are among those forced to seek creative solutions for survival, including…

The fires in the Los Angeles area have consumed about 45 square miles — roughly the size of the city of San Francisco. LOS ANGELES — More evacuations were underway across Los Angeles on Thursday as another fire broke out. The Los Angeles Fire Department issued orders Thursday afternoon for what’s known as the Kenneth Fire. The fire is burning near the West Hills neighborhood that is packed with homes in the San Fernando Valley….

The fires in the Los Angeles area have consumed about 45 square miles — roughly the size of the city of San Francisco. LOS ANGELES — Firefighters aided by calmer winds saw the first signs of successfully beating back a series of deadly and devastating wildfires Thursday, though the fires still burned out of control in and around Los Angeles as the enormity of the devastation started to come into focus with haunting scenes of destruction….

Some famed spots like the Getty Villa Museum, the Hollywood sign and TCL Chinese Theatre have remained at least largely unharmed, but others have taken a toll. LOS ANGELES — The high school where Brian De Palma brought Stephen King’s “Carrie” to life, Will Rogers’ ranch house and a motel owned by William Randolph Hearst are among some of the famous structures that have been damaged or destroyed by the California wildfires. Los Angeles is a…

The fires in the Los Angeles area have consumed about 45 square miles — roughly the size of the city of San Francisco. LOS ANGELES — Firefighters began to slow the spread of deadly and devastating fires in the Los Angeles area Thursday after the ferocious winds that drove the fast-moving flames diminished, but the largest blazes still burned out of control. Crews were able to knock down a major threat that broke out Wednesday evening in the…

Tens of thousands are awaiting word on whether their homes survived the flames — some of them the city’s most famous residents. LOS ANGELES — Fires burning in and around Los Angeles have claimed the homes of numerous celebrities, including Billy Crystal, Mandy Moore and Paris Hilton and led to sweeping disruptions of entertainment events. Three awards ceremonies planned for this weekend have been postponed. Next week’s Oscar nominations have been delayed. And tens of…

Nearly 2,000 homes, businesses and other structures have been destroyed in the Palisades and Eaton fires and the number is expected to increase. LOS ANGELES — Firefighters battled early Thursday to control major fires in the Los Angeles area that have killed five people, ravaged communities from the Pacific Coast to Pasadena and caused thousands of people to frantically flee their homes. Ferocious winds that drove the flames and prompted chaotic evacuations have calmed somewhat and are…

Nearly 2,000 homes and businesses have been destroyed as winds of up to 100 mph have rapidly intensified the fires. LOS ANGELES — Firefighters battled to control a series of major fires in the Los Angeles area early Thursday that have killed five people, ravaged communities from the Pacific Coast to Pasadena and sent thousands of people frantically fleeing their homes. Ferocious winds that drove the flames and led to chaotic evacuations have calmed somewhat…

Five people have died in the Los Angeles-area wildfires. The Hornets are set to face the Lakers on Thursday. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The deadly wildfire emergency in California could potentially impact a game between the Charlotte Hornets and the Los Angeles Lakers. The Hornets (8-27) are set to face the Lakers (20-16) on Thursday at the Crypto.com Arena at 10:30 p.m. ET. This would be the Lakers’ first home game since Jan. 3, days before…

A Chester County organization is working to prevent catastrophes by reducing the impacts of future wildfires. RICHBURG, S.C. — As wildfires ravage Southern California communities, a South Carolina research facility is working to prevent future catastrophes through advanced testing and firefighter education. The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) in Chester County operates a unique facility capable of recreating extreme weather conditions, including wildfire ember storms. “We have a capability that doesn’t exist…