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Profiteering landlords gouge LA fire survivors

Los Angeles, Jan 24: Recent wildfires in the Los Angeles area destroyed over 10,000 structures, many of them homes. Tens of thousands have been displaced, and the search for housing is becoming increasingly brutal.

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).

Trevor Noah to return as 2025 Grammy Awards host

Washington, January 21: The South African comedian Trevor Noah is set to return as host of the 2025 Grammys. The announcement comes a little less than two weeks from when the Grammys are set to take place, later than Noah has been lined up as host in past years, as per The Hollywood Reporter.

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.