Calmer winds help LA firefighters as Trump vows to visit
The fires have claimed at least 27 lives.
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Key ‘weakness’ in LA’s wildfire strategy went unaddressed for years
LA fire chief identified 'one significant area of weakness' two years ago.
Fire-wrecked Los Angeles waits for winds to drop
Los Angeles and Ventura counties remain in 'Particularly Dangerous Situation' designation.
Fire-hit LA faces new peril as dangerous winds ramp up
Firefighters are on high alert, with 88,000 evacuees eager to return home.
Palisades lost: Residents grapple with wildfire devastation
New York Times: Residents have started sifting through the ruins, and their memories.
Los Angeles braces for ‘explosive fire growth’ as high winds near
Financial Times: Claims utility group equipment to blame for igniting one of the blazes.
LA fires: Kiwi’s dream house in Malibu turns to rubble in hours
The woman only bought her house five months ago and watched it burn to the ground on TV.
'Helpless': Kiwi fashion brand founder's home destroyed in LA fires
Luke Harwood, Gabrielle Mirkin and their two children, were in New Zealand at the time.
Dangerous winds return to Los Angeles
Dangerous winds have returned to Los Angeles, threatening to worsen wildfires that have killed 16 people. Video / AFP
LA was prepared for serious fires. But it wasn’t ready for four
New York Times: “There were too many houses to protect, and not enough engines.”
Los Angeles fire evacuees face price-gouging
A fire victim needing a home says price-gouging is 'obscene'.
The celebrity homes that burned in the LA fires
Here’s what we know about the most rich and famous of the fires’ victims.
Victims of the LA wildfires: A great-grandmother, surfer, father, and son
There are 11 confirmed deaths from the fires.
‘She didn’t get out’: Jennifer Garner loses friend in LA wildfires
The actress said her 'heart bleeds' for those who have lost everything in the wildfires.
LA fires burn larger area than San Francisco, killing at least 11
Victims include an 82-year-old church volunteer and a 67-year-old amputee.
‘Sick motherf***er’: Khloe Kardashian outraged after fire near family homes
The reality TV star has lashed out following reports of a man starting a fire.
Untouched palm trees in LA spark bizarre fire conspiracy theories
Theories of government plots and '15-minute cities' have emerged on social media.
‘Apocalyptic’: Ghastly remains of Malibu as new LA fire breaks out
The remains of once-fabulous houses are now nothing but ash and memories.
‘I went and got my shotgun’: LA fire evacuees guard against looters
'I didn't save that damn house to have some idiot come and steal from me.'
Residents return home to survey ‘apocalypse’ after LA fire
The blazes remain totally uncontained.
NZ shell company, wire transfers in massive US healthcare fraud
$500 million scheme from New Jersey to New Zealand rorted cancer-testing money.
‘Heartbroken’: Celebrity homes burned down in devastating LA fires
Paris Hilton and Sir Anthony Hopkins are among those grieving the loss of their homes.
Los Angeles wildfires: Death toll rises, LA police issue curfew to stop looters
Officials warned of a severe crackdown on looters who have targeted empty homes.
In the Palisades, an evacuation disaster was years in the making
New York Times: When fire raged through the community, gridlock ensued.
Los Angeles wildfires: Insurers brace for losses of up to $36b
Financial Times: Disaster analysts double estimates as blazes keep raging.
What the LA fires would look like in NZ cities - map expert
Fires called a stark reminder for NZ: 'You don’t have to live rurally to be affected.'
Wildfires can leave lasting psychological scars
New York Times: Survivors can experience mental health issues long after a blaze is out.
‘Utter breakdown in leadership’: Mayor slammed over LA wildfires
New York Times: Weather alerts were issued last week, but Mayor Karen Bass said nothing.
‘Panic mode’: Five dead in LA wildfires as Hollywood burns and 100,000 evacuated
Crews have been overwhelmed by the speed of the unfolding disasters as water runs dry.
'It can’t be real': Football Ferns captain’s home destroyed in LA wildfire
'Our entire neighbourhood is gone.'
Elon Musk calls on states to force auction of OpenAI stake
Latest salvo in legal battle over ChatGPT-maker’s restructuring as a for-profit company.
Two dead after plane crashes into building in California
A small plane crashed into a commercial building, 40km southeast of Los Angeles.
Prince Harry sharing surfing passion with son Archie
The pair joined pro surfer Raimana van Bastolaer at Kelly Slater's school in California.
Welcome to LA: Must-see spots for first-time visitors
If Auckland is tap water, LA is San Pellegrino with ice.