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Los Angeles wildfires: Returning Santa Ana winds threaten to expand deadly blazes

Dangerous Santa Ana winds are expected to return to the Los Angeles area this week, potentially fueling the growth of new and existing wildfires, according to FOX Weather.

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Los Angeles braces for stronger winds as wildfires continue to spread

The fires have swept through over 40,000 acres so far. Officials report that at least 24 people have died.

Live updates: Death toll rises as fire crews in Los Angeles brace for more heavy winds

The Palisades Fire – the largest blaze – has killed at least five people. The Eaton Fire, above Altadena in northern Los Angeles County, has killed at least six people and burned more than 21 square miles, leaving apocalyptic scenes of destruction.

Los Angeles Fire Department comes under attack

Los Angeles Fire Department budget sustained cuts but saw overall increase

In May 2024, the city of Los Angeles adopted a Fiscal Year 2024 - 2025 budget that cut the appropriations for the fire department by $17.6 million from the previous year. At the time, the city of Los Angeles was negotiating the union contract with the firefighters' union, the United Firefighters of Los Angeles City.

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Los Angeles Fire Department comes under attack as fire continues to rage

As firefighters continue to battle raging fires across Los Angeles County, a cut to the Los Angeles Fire Department 2025 budget and its commitment to recruiting a more diverse force have come under attack.

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In 2024, Los Angeles Mayor Slashed Fire Department Funding for Homeless Initiatives

The city of Los Angeles, a region frequently threatened by wildfires, faced an unprecedented crisis in 2024. As multiple wildfires devastated communities, attention turned to Mayor Karen Bass’s decision to reduce funding for the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) while significantly increasing the budget for homelessness initiatives.

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When is it safe to go home after being evacuated from a Los Angeles fire zone? Here's what to know

As firefighters continue their attempts to quell the series of destructive fires that broke out across Los Angeles County ...

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Update: Nearly full contained Hurst Fire in Los Angeles County, now at 95%

Hurst Fire initially started 10:29 p.m. Jan. 7 in Los Angeles County. It has burned 799 acres after being active for five ...

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Image of three LA Fire Department leaders is missing context | Fact check

The image shows three members of the Los Angeles Fire Department’s leadership team. But they're only three members of the ...

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California fires updates: Death toll in Los Angeles fires rises to 24

At least 24 people are believed to be dead and many more injured as several fires broke out across Southern California amid ...

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‘Completely Dry’: How Los Angeles Firefighters Ran Out of Water

As wildfires roar into residential neighborhoods, firefighters in California and elsewhere are finding that water systems can ...

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Los Angeles wildfires: Fresh evacuations ordered Friday evening after Palisades Fire flares up

For five consecutive days, wildfires fanned by strong winds have ravaged neighborhoods in Los Angeles, destroying more than ...

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Update: Containment progress – Palisades Fire in Los Angeles County at 13%

Palisades Fire initially started 10:30 a.m. Jan. 7 in Los Angeles County. It has burned 23,713.4 acres after being active for ...

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Did Mayor Karen Bass really cut the fire department budget? The answer gets tricky

Employee raises and other expenses are expanding the Los Angeles Fire Department's budget. At the same time, the agency has ...

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