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Street vendors use TikTok to rally, raise donations for Eaton Fire victims
A group of street vendors using the power of social media have rallied a community to help those affected by the destruction of the Eaton Fire.
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Street vendors raise funds, donations for Eaton Fire victims
A group of street vendors used the power of social media to raise money and buy necessities for those who were affected by the destructive Eaton Fire that burned through Altadena.
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Death toll climbs to 10 in Southern California wildfires
The number of deceased people has increased to 10 as authorities and the medical examiner continue to respond to reported fatalities.
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Entire LA County receives evacuation alert by mistake
The Los Angeles City Emergency Management Department said an emergency alert to phones warning residents of possible evacuations was sent to the entire county by mistake, adding evacuation orders have not changed. Recent @ReadyLACounty alert to evacuate was sent in ERROR. Evacuation orders have not changed. See map for actual @LACity evacuation orders for some selected areas, ONLY! https://t.co/qRYmG0qWS7...
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First Alert Forecast: 9 p.m. Thursday wildfire update
Winds up to 60 mph continue to blow in some parts of Southern California, while some wildfires remained at 0% containment. Melissa Magee has your forecast on Thursday, Jan. 9 ,2025.
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California National Guard deploys to Los Angeles area wildfires
The California National Guard has been called in from their base in Ontario to help manage the wildfires in Pacific Palisades and the Eaton Fire north of Altadena. This report aired on the NBC4 News on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025.
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LA County explains why evacuation warning was sent to phones by mistake
With multiple wildfires burning, the entire county of Los Angeles received an evacuation warning directly to their cellphones by mistake. Kevin McGowan, the director of LA County’s Office of Emergency Management, apologizes and explains what went wrong. This report aired on NBC4 on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025.
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Arson investigation underway in Kenneth Fire
Police in West Hills are investigating an arson incident and are speaking with a person who was spotted close to where the Kenneth Fire is burning. Kevin Gaiss reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on JAn. 9, 2025.
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Police investigate unidentified person spotted in west valley near Kenneth Fire
Authorities are investigating an unidentified person who was stopped by several residents in the west valley where the Kenneth Fire ignited.
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Los Angeles Wildfires: Lakers, Rams, Kings, players, and coaches all affected by devastating fires
The Santa Ana winds have long been a harbinger of trouble in Southern California, their fierce gusts igniting and spreading wildfires that leave devastation in their wake. This week, as flames roared through neighborhoods and forced hundreds of thousands to evacuate, Los Angeles—a city known for its resilience—found its sports community deeply intertwined with the unfolding tragedy. From postponed...
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Kenneth Fire evacuation order is downgraded
The LAFD downgraded an evacuation order in West Hills to a warning Thursday evening as crews continue to work on containing the blaze. Camilla Rambaldi reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Jan. 9, 2025.
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Curfew hours implemented to prevent looting in fire evacuation zones
The curfew will take place from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. in Pacific Palisades and Altadena.
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Is it safe to use an HVAC system with bad outdoor air quality?
The ongoing wildfires have put the Los Angeles area under an air quality alert, with the National Weather Service advising SoCal residents to remain indoors with their windows closed and wear N-95 masks if they have to go outside.
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‘Get the hell out': Schiff urges residents in evac zones to act with urgency
“If you’re told to evacuate, then get the hell out,” Adam Schiff told residents during a press conference Thursday. The senator from California urged residents to leave promptly when an evacuation order is issued.
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Drone strikes firefighting aircraft over Palisades Fire
Fire officials in Southern California have informed the FAA that a firefighting aircraft struck a drone as it was flying over the Palisades Fire near the Los Angeles County coast.
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First Alert Forecast: 4 p.m. Thursday wildfire update
Low humidity and gusts are creating dangerous conditions for wildfires to spread. David Biggar has your forecast on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025.
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Water-dropping helicopters attack brush fire in West Hills area
Evacuations were ordered Thursday afternoon for a brush fire in the West Hills that cast thick smoke over the area.
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Fake images of the Hollywood sign burning go viral as wildfire misinformation spreads
Several fake images of the Hollywood Sign burning have appeared on social as some users suggest the iconic sign is “surrounded by fire.”
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LA Country Sheriff working to implement a curfew in fire areas
Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna says he is working to implement a curfew in select fire areas and may have it set as soon as Thursday evening.
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Human remains found in home destroyed by Palisades Fire
Human remains were found in a a home destroyed by the Palisades Fire on Wednesday