Charred, skeletal remains of human body found in Malibu fire’s aftermath
The Woolsey fire, which hit Malibu hard, was known to have killed three civilians and injured three firefighters. Continue reading
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California wildfire insurance claims top $9 billion, expected to grow
Insurance claims from the recent spate of California wildfires have topped $9 billion and are expected to grow, the state insurance commissioner reported on Wednesday. Continue reading
Mudslides caught on camera add to California’s wildfire misery
Orange County officials captured the moment mud surged through Trabuco Canyon on Thursday – adding to the misery already felt by ongoing wildfires. Continue reading
Rain douses much of California wildfire, but complicates search for remains
The catastrophic wildfire is nearly out after several days of rain, but searchers are still completing the meticulous task of combing through now-muddy ash and debris for signs of human remains. Continue reading
What started the Camp Fire? California power lines come under scrutiny
Californians who lost their homes in the Camp Fire are starting to question whether their power company might have played a role in causing it. Continue reading
Five more bodies found as Northern California wildfire death toll rises to 76
The disaster already ranks among the deadliest U.S. wildfires since the turn of the last century. Continue reading
National parks, popular destinations among California wildfires’ destruction
The Woolsey Fire has charred more than 83 per cent of National Park Service land within the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, where officials announced Wednesday that all trails were closed. Continue reading
California’s wildfire smoke could lead to long-term health problems
Experts say wildfire smoke could have serious long-term consequences in California, especially for children, the elderly and people with cardiovascular issues. Continue reading
Troops sift through ruins as California wildfire death toll rises to 63
Authorities say at least 63 people are dead and 631 are unaccounted for in the California wildfire that devastated communities in the northern part of the state. Continue reading
Neil Young blasts Trump as ‘unfit’ after California fire destroys Canadian’s home
Canadian Neil Young called President Donald Trump an “unfit leader,” after Young lost his home to a California wildfire that the president blamed on poor forest management. Continue reading