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New wildfire in Los Angeles scorches over 8,000 acres

California, Jan 23: A fast-moving brush fire erupted in Los Angeles County, expanding to 8,096 acres (32.76 square km) with zero containment, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire).

New wildfire in Los Angeles grows over 500 acres

Los Angeles, Jan 23: A fast-moving brush fire erupted in US Los Angeles County, expanding over 500 acres (2.02 square km) with zero containment, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire).

27 killed in Los Angeles wildfires

Los Angeles, Jan 17: The fierce wildfires across the Los Angeles area in Southern California of the US have killed at least 27 people and destroyed more than 12,300 structures in more than a week, local authorities confirmed.

California winds intensify, raising wildfire risks in Los Angeles

California, January 15: Winds are forecast to strengthen across Southern California on Wednesday, exacerbating the already perilous wildfire conditions in Los Angeles. The National Weather Service warned that the gusts, which are expected to peak between 3 am and 3 pm local time, could worsen ongoing fires that have claimed at least 25 lives and left 24 others missing, Voice of America (VOA) reported.

How Los Angeles fires magnify deepening insurance crisis in California?

Los Angeles, Jan 13: The devastating wildfires in Los Angeles have wiped out tens of thousands of homes and businesses, which could inflict a 150 billion US dollars wound as reported by local media Accuweather. The rising risk of wildfires and related costs are adding to a crisis in California's insurance market.

US: California Governor Newsom invites Trump to survey wildfire damage

California, January 11: After US President-elect Donald Trump blamed him for the Los Angeles wildfires, California Governor Gavin Newsom invited the incoming president to visit the destruction site and meet the victims of the fire. The devastating wildfires in California have claimed 11 lives so far.

Death toll rises to five in California wildfires

California, January 9: The death toll has risen to five following devastating wildfires that swept through Southern California, fuelled by dry and windy conditions, according to a report by The New York Times.

US: Five killed in California wildfires

California, Jan 9: Multiple major wildfires raging across Los Angeles County, the most populous US county, has killed at least five people and damaged at least 1,100 buildings, authorities said.