California Wildfires
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Man charged with allegedly starting deadly Palisades Fire in Los AngelesInvestigators 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. NewsOct 8
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Wildfires in California and Oregon grow, prompting evacuation ordersAbout 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.FireAug 24
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L.A. wildfires: Man pleads guilty to flying drone that hit Canadian planePeter 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.CanadaJan 31
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California considers letting victims of natural disasters sue oil companiesOil and gas companies would be liable for damages caused by climate change-related disasters in California under legislation introduced Monday by two Democratic lawmakers.EnvironmentJan 28
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‘Dangerous’ winds return to California as wildfires continue to burnThe 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. NewsJan 21
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Arson suspect arrest caught on camera, right in front of burning treeJose Gerardo Escobar allegedly tried to light a tree on fire that had fallen in Pioneer Park.U.S. NewsJan 15
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L.A. wildfires: FBI seeks pilot of drone that struck Canadian water bomberThe unauthorized drone grounded a Canadian 'super scooper' that was deployed from Quebec to fight the destructive Pacific Palisades wildfire.U.S. NewsJan 14
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Winnipeg firefighter’s California vacation turns into wildfire rescue missionFor 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.FireJan 13
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Bleak images of L.A. wildfire damage emerge as California braces for more windFirefighters made progress over the weekend in containing several wildfires, but now high winds are putting Southern California in jeopardy once again.U.S. NewsJan 13
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L.A. wildfires death toll reaches 16 as crews fight heavy winds to save homes, landmarksAs 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. NewsJan 12
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