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California wildfires lose steam but welcomed rain brings different threats

Much-needed rain has begun to fall over Southern California, bringing relief to the drought-stricken region but also the threat of toxic runoff.

The New York Times · 3d

California Wildfires: Scorched region gets its first significant rain in months.

So far, many clues to the origins of the deadly Eaton fire, which started in the area just after 6 p.m. that evening and went on to kill 17 people, have pointed to the brushy hillside where a tangle of electrical lines stretch up Eaton Canyon.

CNN · 5d

Southern California’s first rainfall of the year could help or hurt wildfire victims as fire spreads in San Diego area

With parts of Los Angeles County still smoldering from wildfires, the expected rain this weekend would seem like a welcome relief. But how the rain falls could make the difference between a disaster respite or a disaster repeat.

Death toll in Los Angeles fires rises to 29

Forbes · 4h

California Wildfire Updates: Palisades, Eaton Fires Over 95% Contained

Jan. 22, 10:30 a.m. PST Cal Fire data marked the Palisades Fire at 68% containment and the Eaton Fire at 91% containment, listing no other active fires in Los Angeles as a red flag warning is in effect for much the region until Friday evening.

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ABC · 13h

California fires updates: Death toll in Los Angeles fires rises to 29

The two largest fires, the Palisades Fire in Pacific Palisades and the Eaton Fire near Pasadena, remain active. One of the latest, the Hughes Fire in the Castaic area, has prompted evacuation orders for tens of thousands of people.

YAHOO!News · 1d

Deaths from Los Angeles-area wildfires rise to 29

The number of deaths from the wildfires that destroyed entire communities in the Los Angeles area in January 2025 has risen to 29, the county medical examiner’s office said.

Climate change worsened likelihood of California wildfires

LAist on MSN · 7m

Here's how climate change fueled the Los Angeles fires

Extreme conditions helped drive the fast-moving fires that destroyed thousands of homes in the Pacific Palisades and Altadena.

BBC · 1d

Climate change made LA fires worse, scientists say

Climate change was a major factor behind the hot, dry weather that gave rise to the devastating LA fires, a scientific study has confirmed. It made those weather conditions about 35% more likely, according to World Weather Attribution - globally recognised for their studies linking extreme weather to climate change.

The Hill · 1d

Climate change worsened likelihood of California wildfires: Report

The recent wildfires in California were worsened by climate change, a report found. The study, released Tuesday by World Weather Attribution, found that human-caused climate change increased the

2don MSN

Rain douses wildfires in Southern California without causing serious mudslides

More rain fell Monday on parts of Southern California after causing mudflows over the weekend, helping firefighters but ...

3don MSN

Rain in California helps firefighters respond to wildfires but presents risk of toxic ash runoff

Rain in Southern California is expected to help firefighters responding to multiple wildfires, but potentially heavy rain on ...

California Wildfires: Expected rain may boost firefighting efforts, but officials are vigilant about flooding.

The rain that is expected to hit the scorched Los Angeles landscape this weekend may bring relief to the fire fights, but it ...

Bill McEwen8h

Study Says Climate Change Made Conditions That Fed California Wildfires More Likely, More Intense

Study reveals climate change's role in intensifying California wildfires, highlighting urgent need for action.

2don MSN

Rain is only a break from LA wildfire danger: 'Keep things down for a week'

No more rainfall is expected in the area until possibly late in the first week of February, but Santa Ana winds aren't in ...

L.A. live fire updates: Flooding, mudflows after bouts of heavy rain prompt road and school closures

L.A.'s first significant storm of the season has already forced the closure of the 5 freeway at the Grapevine, unleashed mud ...

2don MSN

Red Flag Warning for Nebraska in Aftermath of California Fires

"A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior," the ...

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