How to prepare your family for an emergency – CBS News Watch CBS News As wildfires continue to burn in Southern California, the disaster has people thinking about their own emergency preparedness, whether it’s a fire, hurricane or tornado. CBS News’ Ash-har Quraishi has tips on how to make your plan. Be the first to … Read more
California wildfire victims return home to find only smoldering remains – CBS News Watch CBS News Many California wildfire victims are unable to return to what’s left of their homes, but those who have made it back often only find smoldering remains. CBS News’ Elise Preston discovered a personal connection to the devastation. Be the … Read more
What to know about health risks from California wildfire smoke – CBS News Watch CBS News CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss growing air quality concerns in Southern California as the wildfires continue to burn. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, … Read more
At least 24 people have now been confirmed dead due to massive wildfires around Los Angeles with California Governor Gavin Newsom saying it could be the most devastating natural disaster in US history, which has also destroyed thousands of homes. Here are 10 points on Los Angeles Wildfires: The number of people confirmed dead in … Read more
The Eaton Fire burst out of the San Gabriel mountains above Altadena Tuesday night. It has since devoured more than 7,000 homes and structures in this tight-knit, diverse community making it one of the most savage firestorms in Los Angeles County’s history. The death toll is rising. Wildfires are a fact of life here – … Read more
Rep. Judy Chu: Fire agencies say there is “enough water” to fight wildfires going forward – CBS News Watch CBS News Rep. Judy Chu, whose district has been affected by the Eaton fire, tells “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” that she has been in touch with Gov. Gavin Newsom and fire agencies have assured … Read more
FEMA administrator says L.A. officials were “very prepared” for wildfires given historic winds – CBS News Watch CBS News FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell tells “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” that she believes Los Angeles officials were “very prepared” for devastating wildfires, but “they have never seen 100-mile an hour winds that are fueling the … Read more
Massive Palisades fire now threatens nearby Brentwood and Encino – CBS News Watch CBS News The massive Palisades fire has destroyed an estimated 75% of the Pacific Palisades and officials say the 1/3rd of the eastern edge of Malibu has also been destroyed. The fire is now threatening the nearby communities of Brentwood and Encino. … Read more
Death toll rises from L.A. area wildfires, officials confirm – CBS News Watch CBS News The death toll from the Los Angeles area wildfires rose to 16 on Saturday evening, the Los Angeles County coroner’s office announced. CBS News Los Angeles’ Mark Liu and Laurie Perez report. Be the first to know Get browser notifications … Read more
How California residents are stepping up to help fire victims – CBS News Watch CBS News As wildfires in the Los Angeles area continued to burn on Saturday, some people and businesses lent a helping hand to displaced residents. CBS News Los Angeles’ Dillon Thomas reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for … Read more