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Los Angeles struggles to contain wildfires

Chicago Tribune · 18h

Chicago transplants flee wildfires raging across Los Angeles: ‘I just didn’t know how fast things could spread’

An estimated 180,000 people have fled their homes this week as firefighters battle to control several deadly wildfires across the Los Angeles area.

CBS Chicago on MSN · 1d

Some land in Chicago after fleeing Los Angeles as wildfires rage

Many said they were relieved to get out in time, but they are still very much concerned with what will be left when they return.

Witnesses to Los Angeles wildfires land in Chicago

Just after noon Thursday, a flight came into O’Hare International Airport from Los Angeles International Airport. As Andrew Ramos reports, the passengers got an eagle’s-eye view of the devastation as the jet passed over the wildfires.

New LA-area fire prompts more evacuations

Hosted on MSN · 22m

Inconvenient truths about the fires burning in Los Angeles from two fire experts

For years, renowned fire experts Jack Cohen and Stephen Pyne have tried to shift the conversation on fire prevention strategies. This week's destruction, they say, could have been minimized.

Chicago Tribune · 23h

Los Angeles area’s two biggest blazes burn at least 10,000 structures, while new fire leads to more evacuations

The two biggest wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area have killed at least 10 people and burned more than 10,000 homes and other structures, officials said.

Houston Chronicle · 1d

New LA-area fire prompts more evacuations while over 10,000 structures lost to the 2 biggest blazes

The two biggest wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area have burned at least 10,000 homes, buildings and other structures, officials said Thursday as they urged more people to heed evacuation orders after a new blaze ignited and quickly grew.

8h

Chicago dog hotel offers a helping hand to evacuated Los Angeles pets

For anyone fleeing wildfires in the Los Angeles area and seeking refuge in Chicago, a local dog hotel is stepping up to help.

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Ex-Chicagoans, former Mayor Lightfoot's relatives among 180,000 displaced by raging Los Angeles fires

"For those of us who are not physically there, we’re still trying to wrap our minds around that this really happened," ...

6hon MSN

Chicago Bulls Hero Calls Out 'Arrogant' LeBron James' Antics

Chicago Bulls legend, Joakim Noah, has recounted his rivalry with LeBron in a recent interview. During an appearance on the ...

10hon MSN

Local organization launches fundraiser to help restaurant workers impacted by Los Angeles-area wildfires

Chicagoans are banding together to help people impacted by the massive fires in Los Angeles County. A nonprofit organization ...

13h

Los Angeles fire captain races to save own home, 3 others from Eaton Fire

LA Fire Capt. Dan Lievense opens up about trying to save his home and his neighbors' homes in Altadena from the Eaton Fire.

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