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USA TODAYWhere are mandatory evacuation orders for California wildfires? See maps
Areas of Los Angeles County in Southern California are under mandatory evacuation orders following multiple fires that have started.
- The Weather Network
Arctic air onslaught coming to a Canadian city near you
A powerful pattern is setting the stage for an amplified jet stream that will shunt cold air south, and the roots of this shift lie thousands of kilometres away in Japan.
- Reuters
How one California man tried saving his block from wildfire
Despite it all, Tristin Perez never left his Altadena home during the deadly Eaton fire. A police officer told him and his neighbors to evacuate early on Wednesday morning as the fire raced down the hillside above them. Instead, Perez insisted on trying to save his property and his neighbors’ homes along El Molino Avenue.
- The Independent
The end of the world as we know it? Theorist warns humanity is teetering between collapse and advancement
When will human civilization end for 8.2 billion Earthlings? It could be happening right now
- Business Insider
The LA wildfires are ripping through the celebrity-packed Pacific Palisades. Here are the stars who have lost homes.
"Star Wars" actor Mark Hamill was among the thousands who evacuated Los Angeles. Other stars, including Paris Hilton, Billy Crystal, and Milo Ventimiglia have lost their LA homes.
- The Weather Network
Delays likely as lake-effect snow revives across the Great Lakes
Brace for slower commutes in northern and southern Ontario to start off the new week
- The Weather Network
Toronto’s no-show snow: when will a big storm finally arrive?
Toronto hasn’t seen much more than 5 cm of snow in one day this season. How much longer will we fall behind?
- ABC News
Southern cities brought to a halt as winter storm dumps historic levels of snow
Millions of people throughout the South are digging out and dealing with serious closures Saturday after a massive winter storm dumped several inches of snow. During the last couple of days, several cities in the South experienced their largest snowstorm in years, and record totals in many cases. Atlanta saw 2.1 inches of snow Friday which was also a record and the most snow recorded in seven years.
- The Independent
LA fires latest: Death toll climbs to 24 as rescue workers fear ‘explosive fire growth’ from Santa Ana winds
Palisades and Eaton fires continue to rage through southern California as Santa Ana winds set to return
- INSIDER
Why some fire hydrants in LA had no water to fight the fires
Some fire hydrants in Los Angeles had no water to douse the fires. Here's what happened, and why the endangered smelt fish wrongly got blamed.
- The Canadian Press
Los Angeles wildfires death toll rises as crews fight heavy winds to save homes and landmarks
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The death toll from the wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area rose to 16 as crews battled to cut off the spreading blazes before potentially strong winds return that could push the flames toward some of the city’s most famous landmarks.
- The Canadian Press
24 dead as fire crews try to corral Los Angeles blazes before winds return this week
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Firefighters scrambled Sunday to make further progress against wildfires that have destroyed thousands of homes and killed 24 people in the Los Angeles area as forecasters again warned of dangerous weather with the return of strong winds this week. At least 16 people were missing, and authorities said that number was expected to rise.
- Associated Press
Ripples of Los Angeles fires continue as Meghan delays Netflix series launch, composer's works lost
Weaker winds and intense firefighting efforts over the weekend boosted containment of fires burning in and around Los Angeles, but the effects of the blazes on the entertainment world continue. Several projects and awards shows have been delayed, with the Producers Guild opting not to announce its nominations Sunday due to ongoing effects of the fire. Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, also announced she would not launch a Netflix lifestyles program until March.
- Time
Why Didn't L.A. Firefighters Have Access to More Water?
California Governor Gavin Newsom has ordered an investigation into the fire water supply.
- USA TODAY
At least 16 dead in LA fires as dangerous winds could persist; crews douse roads in retardant
Forecasters warned Saturday that gusty winds would make for dangerous fire conditions into next week.
- CNN
Fact check: As wildfires rage, Trump lashes out with false claims about FEMA and California water policy
Fact check: As wildfires rage, Trump lashes out with false claims about FEMA and California water policy
- The Weather Network
Full spectrum of winter is taking over the Prairies this weekend
A low-pressure system will track into southern Manitoba, bringing periods of snow and a temperature divide between the western and eastern Prairies
- USA TODAY
An aerial view of the LA fires: Neighborhoods torched, communities look like war zones
Aerial view of LA fires shows devastation as communities try to bounce back from a once-in-a-lifetime spectacle
- HuffPost
House Republican Threatens To Withhold Disaster Aid From California Amid Deadly Wildfires
Ohio congressman Warren Davidson's "problem" with the state's forest management appears to echo misleading claims in conservative media.
- Business Insider
Day 5: Evacuation zone for Palisades Fire expanded as LA blazes now span 38,000 acres
About 38,000 acres have burned so far, and at least 13 deaths have been reported, in what could be the most costly fire in California history.