California Wildfires

• Man charged with allegedly starting deadly Palisades Fire in Los Angeles

  Investigators determined the fire was intentionally lit, likely by a lighter taken to vegetation or paper, the criminal complaint against 29-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht said.

  U.S. News

  Oct 8, 2025
  
• Wildfires in California and Oregon grow, prompting evacuation orders

  About 190 people were ordered to leave their homes, while another 360 were under evacuation warnings as the fire threatened about 500 structures near Aetna Springs and Pope Valley.

  Fire

  Aug 24, 2025
  
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• L.A. wildfires: Man pleads guilty to flying drone that hit Canadian plane

  Peter Tripp Akemann will avoid prison, but will pay full restitution for the damage on the plane and do 150 hours of community service in wildfire relief, U.S. officials said.

  Canada

  Jan 31, 2025
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• California considers letting victims of natural disasters sue oil companies

  Oil and gas companies would be liable for damages caused by climate change-related disasters in California under legislation introduced Monday by two Democratic lawmakers.

  Environment

  Jan 28, 2025
• ‘Dangerous’ winds return to California as wildfires continue to burn

  The National Weather Service warned of a “ particularly dangerous situation ” across Los Angeles, Ventura and San Diego counties due to low humidity and powerful Santa Ana winds.

  U.S. News

  Jan 21, 2025
• Arson suspect arrest caught on camera, right in front of burning tree

  Jose Gerardo Escobar allegedly tried to light a tree on fire that had fallen in Pioneer Park. 

  U.S. News

  Jan 15, 2025
• L.A. wildfires: FBI seeks pilot of drone that struck Canadian water bomber

  The unauthorized drone grounded a Canadian 'super scooper' that was deployed from Quebec to fight the destructive Pacific Palisades wildfire.

  U.S. News

  Jan 14, 2025
• Winnipeg firefighter’s California vacation turns into wildfire rescue mission

  For four grueling hours, a Winnipeg firefighter, his partner and a friend battled the blaze and choking smoke near Pasadena — even climbing on a roof to hose down a burning house.

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  Jan 13, 2025
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• Bleak images of L.A. wildfire damage emerge as California braces for more wind

  Firefighters made progress over the weekend in containing several wildfires, but now high winds are putting Southern California in jeopardy once again.

  U.S. News

  Jan 13, 2025
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• L.A. wildfires death toll reaches 16 as crews fight heavy winds to save homes, landmarks

  As the death toll due to L.A. fires rises. five were attributed to the Palisades fire and 11 to the Eaton Fire, the Los Angeles County coroner’s office said Saturday.

  U.S. News

  Jan 12, 2025