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California wildfires

Wildfires in Los Angeles have destroyed more than 10,000 buildings and forced hundreds of thousands of people to evacuate. Drier and hotter conditions tied to climate change have worsened California's fire season.

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A firefighter stands in the remains of house as smoke rises around them. — Fire crews are still working around the clock to fight the numerous fires in the Los AngelesImage: DW

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Firefighter working amidst smoking building debris.

Firefighter working amidst smoking building debris.

Residents return to burned-down homes during LA wildfires

As high winds fan the flames, DW spoke with firefighters and people who have returned to the remains of their homes.

Melted metal from a vehicle destroyed by the Palisades Fire is seen at the entrance of a property in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood in Los Angeles, California, U.S. January 11, 2025.

Melted metal from a vehicle destroyed by the Palisades Fire is seen at the entrance of a property in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood in Los Angeles, California, U.S. January 11, 2025.

High winds to fan LA wildfires through Wednesday

Multiple major fires are likely to cause more destruction in the Los Angeles area as winds have ramped up again.

swing hangs from burned tree as the Eaton Fire continues to burn in Altadena, California

swing hangs from burned tree as the Eaton Fire continues to burn in Altadena, California

LA residents support people displaced by wildfires

Winds are easing, but 11 people are confirmed dead and more than 10,000 homes and businesses have been destroyed so far.

USA, Kalifornien | Rettungsfahrzeuge und zerstörte Autos nach Palisades Fire in Pacific Palisades

USA, Kalifornien | Rettungsfahrzeuge und zerstörte Autos nach Palisades Fire in Pacific Palisades

With 5 simultaneous blazes, LA 'fire nightmare' continues

LA Fire Chief Kristin Crowley said budget cuts had left the department "understaffed, underresourced and underfunded."

A firefighter tries to extinguish flames in the Los Angeles National Forest

A firefighter tries to extinguish flames in the Los Angeles National Forest

California wildfires destroy thousands of homes

Wildfires are still burning out of control around Los Angeles. Many have lost everything to the flames.

A house up in flames

A house up in flames

How are wildfires connected to climate change?

Wildfires, like those blazing around LA, have become increasingly familiar. Are they always linked to climate change?

Fire crews battle the Kenneth Fire in the West Hills section of Los Angeles, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025

Fire crews battle the Kenneth Fire in the West Hills section of Los Angeles, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025

LA fires could be 'costliest' natural disaster in US history

The devastating wildfires which have hit Los Angeles are also wreaking havoc for already struggling home insurers.

A fire hydrant burns during the Eaton fire

A fire hydrant burns during the Eaton fire

Largest LA wildfires still uncontained

Multiple wildfires continue to burn out of control across the Los Angeles area, with the death toll now standing at 10.

A US flag stands in front of a burning house

A US flag stands in front of a burning house

Los Angeles firefighters battle to control devastating fires

Severe wildfires and strong winds are pushing emergency services in Los Angeles to the limit, forcing thousands to flee.

Firefighters outside a house with a huge blaze raging in the background

Firefighters outside a house with a huge blaze raging in the background

Wildfires: How under threat are cities?

As climate change intensifies wildfires, how can urban areas better prepare themselves?

Flames rise as the Palisades Fire advances on homes in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles

Flames rise as the Palisades Fire advances on homes in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles

Firefighters struggle to control Los Angeles wildfires

Out-of-control wildfires in the Los Angeles area have driven thousands of people from their homes.

Firefighters battle the Palisades fire as it burns during a windstorm on the west side of Los Angeles

Firefighters battle the Palisades fire as it burns during a windstorm on the west side of Los Angeles

Los Angeles wildfires overwhelm firefighters, residents

DW asked California State Senator Ben Allen if current contingency plans should be reviewed.

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