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- 10 reported deaths from L.A. County wildfires, medical examiner saysby Andrea Klick, Ryanne Mena on January 10, 2025 at 6:30 am
It could take weeks to identify the victims, the medical examiner’s office said.
- Person of interest in possible arson detained in Woodland Hills, near Kenneth fireby Andrea Klick on January 10, 2025 at 4:38 am
The person was taken into custody for questioning but has not been arrested.
- FACTCHECK: Was the LAFD budget cut? No, it actually increased. Here’s how.by Staff report on January 10, 2025 at 3:48 am
Critics on social media have alleged that Mayor Karen Bass cut the city fire department’s budget by $23 million this year.
- Amid criticism of her leadership, LA Mayor Bass announces federal wildfire aidby Linh Tat on January 10, 2025 at 3:11 am
Criticized for being out of town when the fires started, Bass said “we will reject those who seek to divide us.”
- Drone flying illegally collides with, grounds Super Scooper over Palisades fireby Andrea Klick on January 10, 2025 at 2:33 am
Drones and other aircraft not helping with firefighting efforts are prohibited in temporary flight restriction zones around wildfires.
- Fires cause NFL to move Rams’ playoff game with Vikings to Arizonaby Adam Grosbard on January 10, 2025 at 1:05 am
The league cites public safety in switching Monday night’s NFC wild-card game from SoFi Stadium to State Farm Stadium, the home of the Arizona Cardinals.
- Individual federal disaster assistance is available for LA County wildfire victimsby Mona Darwish on January 10, 2025 at 1:05 am
Individuals displaced from the wildfires can apply for housing grants, including basic home repairs, temporary hotel stays and rental assistance.
- Hazardous air quality: Smoke advisory extended due to wildfires in Southern Californiaby City News Service on January 10, 2025 at 12:56 am
The smoke was expected to most heavily affect northwest coastal LA County, and in areas nearest the Palisades, Eaton and Hurst wildfires.