Heavy rains cause mudslides around fire-ravaged Los Angeles – CBS News Watch CBS News Several mudslides have been reported around Los Angeles as the city saw rainfall for the first time in more than eight months. The wet weather is bringing some relief to crews who are still working to contain three major fires. CBS … Read more
Officials give update on quickly-growing Hughes Fire in Los Angeles County – CBS News Watch CBS News Officials held a press conference Wednesday after a new wildfire broke out in northern Los Angeles County earlier in the day. The Hughes Fire has burned over 9,000 acres in L.A. and Ventura counties, forcing tens of thousands … Read more
As wildfires ravage Los Angeles, engulfing over 12,000 homes and claiming 24 lives thus far, a growing divide between the wealthy and the working class has sparked widespread outrage. Amid this devastation, affluent homeowners have been hiring private firefighting services at costs as high as £8,200 ($10,000) per day to safeguard their mansions, fuelling debates … Read more
The recent wildfires in the Los Angeles area have taken a heartbreaking toll, claiming at least 24 lives amid the destruction. Fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, the devastation has taken homes, businesses, and iconic landmarks, leaving the community reeling in grief. As the community mourns, authorities have begun to release the names of … Read more
Bella, an influencer known for her admiration of Elon Musk and Donald Trump, stirred up mixed reactions with her response to Musk’s announcement on X about plans to deploy Tesla Cybertrucks and Starlink technology to provide free internet in wildfire-stricken areas of California. The comment section quickly became a battleground of hate and support. In … Read more
The raging L.A. wildfires have not only reduced properties to ashes, they have also left several casualties. While some a hanging in by a thread, some have lost their lives to this catastrophe. Reports have shown that as of Sunday, January 12, at least 24 people lost their lives in the Los Angeles area amid … Read more
Prison inmates are helping in the fight against the California wildfires. CA Corrections Along with the professional firefighters who are battling the California wildfires, there are hundreds of low-paid prison inmates taking part in attempting to put them out. Nearly 950 inmates are removing timber and brush in an attempt to slow the spread of … Read more
Amid the devastation caused by the Los Angeles wildfires, Prince Harry delivered an unexpected moment of kindness during a relief effort at the Pasadena Convention Centre on Friday. While helping distribute supplies to evacuees, the Duke of Sussex went out of his way to fulfil a simple yet touching request—a doughnut for an elderly man … Read more
While some Los Angeles celebrities paid exorbitant fees for private firefighting crews during the recent wildfires, a 30-year-old resourceful Army veteran successfully defended his home with a remarkably ‘cheap purchase,’ highlighting the stark disparities in access to resources during times of crisis. Facing the encroaching flames, Jim Cragg deployed a network of cheap oscillating sprinklers, … Read more
Stewart Resnick and his wife, Lynda, are business partners and the wealthiest farmers in the United States. Each has an estimated net worth of £4.5 billion ($5.6 billion), making their combined wealth £9 billion ($11.2 billion). The Wonderful Company serves as a holding company for the Resnicks’ numerous investments and agricultural businesses. According to Forbes, … Read more
