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.”
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Will Meghan's Netflix series still air amid LA fires?
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New York Times: 'We sound like a broken record because the records keep breaking.'
'Too scared to sleep': Kiwi singer recalls moment she had to evacuate her LA home
The Kiwi musician who lives in LA says she's never felt more homesick.
Reporter slammed for interviewing Hollywood star amid LA fire evacuation
The actor was frantically collecting his belongings as he attempted to flee his home.
Was the biggest LA wildfire ‘started by idiots’? Where the evidence points
Investigation begins into Palisades fire origins as residents consider lawsuits.
Los Angeles fire evacuees face price-gouging
A fire victim needing a home says price-gouging is 'obscene'.
‘What’s wrong with them?‘: Trump bashes leaders as strong winds threaten to spread LA inferno
Despite massive efforts, the Palisades Fire continues to grow.
Letters: Trump short of compassion over LA wildfires
OPINION: 'The President-elect himself is unwilling to offer even a quantum of solace.'
‘High winds to ramp up’: Fears conditions will stoke LA wildfires for days as death toll hits 16
Despite heroic efforts, the Palisades fire continued to grow.
‘Widespread destruction': Kiwi dancer Parris Goebel evacuates home as devastating LA fires spread
NZ's top choreographer joins more than 150,000 LA residents forced to evacuate amid fires.
The celebrity homes that burned in the LA fires
Here’s what we know about the most rich and famous of the fires’ victims.
Aussie actor died after water supply wasn’t working in LA wildfires, death toll rises to 16
Former child star Rory Sykes dies in LA wildfires, mother considers legal action.
Victims of the LA wildfires: A great-grandmother, surfer, father, and son
There are 11 confirmed deaths from the fires.
Harry and Meghan seen ‘anonymously’ helping LA fire victims, emergency crews
The Sussexes were spotted wearing masks and baseball caps while pitching in to help.
‘Horror movie’: Burning LA homes livestreamed their own destruction as owners watched
A couple spent hours watching a livestream of flames closing in on their home.
‘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 still on fire, Coromandel burning and the police continue investigations | NZ Herald News Update
Los Angeles is still under seige from flames as our own Coromandel begins to catch alight in the heat. The NZ Police are being kept very busy with investigations; and AI.
Los Angeles wildfires in figures: Five blazes and 11 dead
Los Angeles is being ravaged by five different big blazes.
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.
‘Life can change in an instant’: Paris Hilton shattered over destroyed home
A famous A-lister has taken to social media to share what is left of her family home.
‘Apocalyptic’: Ghastly remains of Malibu as new LA fire breaks out
The remains of once-fabulous houses are now nothing but ash and memories.
Donald Trump sentenced without penalty and wildfires continue in Los Angeles | NZ Herald News Update
Donald Trump has been sentenced without penalty in the New York hush money case and wildfires continue to burn through Los Angeles. Video / NZ Herald, AFP
‘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.
LA wildfires force NFL to relocate playoff game
The venue switch came hours after the NBA postponed a game in LA on Friday
‘Heartbroken’: Celebrity homes burned down in devastating LA fires
Paris Hilton and Sir Anthony Hopkins are among those grieving the loss of their homes.
Kiwi journalist David Farrier on ‘apocalyptic’ scenes at LA wildfires
Air quality worsens as LA fires spread; residents rely on apps for real-time updates.
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.'