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A new wildfire was reported today at 2 a.m. in Los Angeles County.
From The Sacramento Bee
The Palisades Fire, which ignited near Pacific Palisades, scorched 23,707 acres and destroyed 6,833 structures, according to Cal Fire.
From UPI
The charred and burnt condition of remains after intense fire makes the identification process a challenge.
From Dallas Morning News

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Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on April 4
A new wildfire was reported today at 2 a.m. in Los Angeles County. The wildfire has been burning on private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.
Death toll from the wildfires that tore through the Los Angeles area reaches 30
Nearly three months after two wildfires destroyed thousands of homes in the Los Angeles area, officials say the combined death toll from the blazes has reached 30.
Death toll in LA's wildfires rises to 30 with new fatality confirmed in Altadena
A new death in connection with January’s wildfires has been confirmed, raising the death toll to 30, the County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner’s office said on Wednesday.
LA wildfire death toll rises to 30 after human remains discovered in Altadena ruins
The death toll from the devastating wildfires that tore through Los Angeles County earlier this year has climbed to 30 after human remains were discovered in Altadena, officials confirmed.
Charred remains found in Los Angeles, marking 30 deaths from January wildfires
Nearly three months after two wildfires destroyed thousands of homes in the Los Angeles area, officials said the death toll from the blazes had reached 30.
Human remains found in Altadena confirmed to be Eaton Fire victim
A total have 30 people have been killed by the Eaton and Palisades fires, combined. Several still haven't been identified.
Nearly 3 months after LA fires, 30th victim discovered in burn ruins
Nearly three months after flames engulfed Altadena, the death toll from the Eaton fire climbed to 18 on Wednesday after investigators with the L.A.
LA wildfire death toll rises to 30 after human remains discovered in Aldadena ruins
The death toll from the devastating wildfires that tore through Los Angeles County earlier this year has climbed to 30 after human remains were discovered Wednesday in Altadena, officials confirmed.
Death toll increases to 18 from Southern California wildfire after medical examiner discovers human remains
The death toll from the Eaton fire increased by one after investigators discovered human remains in Altadena, the county Medical Examiner’s Office said Wednesday, April 2. A six-person team with the County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner responded to the 900 block of Boston Street,
Update: Palisades Fire remains 100% contained, 23,448 acres destroyed in Los Angeles County
Palisades Fire initially started 10:30 a.m. Jan. 7 in Los Angeles County. It has burned 23,448 acres after being active for 86 days. A crew of 800 firefighters managed to contain the blaze entirely by Thursday noon. The fire's cause remains under investigation.
NBC Los Angeles on MSN6h
Angeles National Forest to re-open several areas after Eaton Fire closures
Several popular trails, forest roads and a campground at Angeles National Park will reopen Friday, following its closure during the Eaton Fire in January.
Firehouse2d
Firefighters who Battled CA Wildfires Have Increased Levels of Lead and Mercury
A team of researchers tested the blood of a group of 20 firefighters who were called to duty when the wildfires hit Los Angeles County communities, and found that they had levels of lead and mercury in their blood that was significantly higher than what health experts consider to be safe — and also higher than firefighters exposed to a forest fire.
LAist on MSN7d
Why some Los Angeles homes are being built to resist wildfires — and some aren't
Homeowners in Los Angeles have started the long process of rebuilding after the destructive wildfires in January. Some are constructing homes that are much less likely to burn when the next wildfire hits. That's because California is one of the few states ...
NBC Los Angeles6d
Los Angeles wildfire debris removal program deadline extended
An update is expected Friday morning regarding the rebuilding efforts, nearly three months since the devastating Eaton Fire completely leveled parts of Altadena.
USA Today10d
Cal Fire releases Southern California fire maps showing which areas are under a higher threat
Los Angeles, Mono, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego counties and show which areas are more susceptible to wildfires. These released maps are the final phase in a rollout of updated maps for California. More than 800,000 acres of land across ...
ABC7 KABC on MSN4h
Palisades and Eaton Fire rebuilding efforts include moving powerlines underground
Preventing future wildfires is a big part of the rebuilding effort for the Palisades and Eaton Fire burn areas, and that includes burying powerlines.
The New York Times4d
California Wildfires
The California Coastal Commission has been ... was fired weeks after helping fight the Los Angeles wildfires. Her termination was part of the Trump administration’s efforts to shrink the government.
Missing Los Angeles firefighter's body found by divers off California coast
The body of missing Los Angeles firefighter Connor J. Lees was recovered off the coast of Long Beach, California, months after his disappearance.
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California Governor Suspends CEQA Reviews for Utilities in Fire Areas
Utility restoration efforts in areas affected by the January wildfires in Los Angeles will be exempt from environmental regulations to speed up the rebuilding of essential infrastructure.
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