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BBCDead bodies seen in videos from South African mine
Hundreds of people have reportedly been underground since a crackdown on illegal mining began last year.
- LA Times
I was forced to evacuate my home. Do I still need to pay my mortgage, rent, utility bills?
After fleeing the scene of a fire, homeowners and renters face questions about their property taxes, mortgages, rent payments and utility bills.
- The Daily Beast
Wildfire ‘Expert’ Trump Gives Grim Prediction of Death Toll
Donald Trump, a self-proclaimed “all-time expert” on wildfire prevention, grimly predicted Monday that in the aftermath of the Los Angeles wildfires, “many more” bodies will be found. On Newsmax, the president-elect reacted to the series of fires that have wreaked havoc on the L.A. area since last week, saying he believed the fires were more destructive than if a nuclear weapon had been detonated. “We’re going to do things with Los Angeles,” Trump told anchor Rob Schmitt over the phone. “You kno
- The Canadian Press
Dozens of survivors and dead pulled from abandoned South African mine as hundreds remain underground
STILFONTEIN, South Africa (AP) — Months after South African authorities initially cut off supplies to miners working illegally in an abandoned gold mine, rescuers brought dozens of bodies and emaciated survivors to the surface Tuesday with hundreds more still believed to be underground, many of them dead and others too weak to come out on their own.
- People
Paris Hilton Volunteers at Shelter for Animals Impacted by L.A. Fires and Boosts Search for Cat's Missing Owner
The 'Paris In Love' star also shared she is fostering a dog whose owner's home burned down
- The Canadian Press
Wildfires latest: An additional 84,000 people could be ordered to evacuate, officials warn
Firefighters around Los Angeles were preparing on Tuesday to attack flare-ups or new blazes. The National Weather Service issued a rare warning that dry winds combined with severely dry conditions created a “ particularly dangerous situation," indicating that any new fire could explode in size. The warning comes a week after two massive infernos destroyed thousands of homes and killed at least 25 people.
- ABC News
LA fires live updates: How the Palisades Village managed to survive the firestorm
At least 24 people have died and more than a dozen others remain unaccounted for as multiple wildfires, fueled by severe drought conditions and strong winds, rage across the Los Angeles area. Thousands of firefighters are battling wildfires across 45 square miles of densely populated Los Angeles County. Dangerously high winds that could fuel wildfires are impacting the Los Angeles area Tuesday and Wednesday.
- The Canadian Press
Strong winds forecast to return and threaten Los Angeles area's fight against fires
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Additional water tankers and scores of firefighters arrived at the Los Angeles area on Monday ahead of fierce winds that were forecast to return and threaten the progress made so far on two massive infernos that have destroyed thousands of homes and killed at least 24 people.
- The Canadian Press
At least 100 illegal miners have died while trapped in a South African mine for months, group says
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — At least 100 men who were mining illegally in an abandoned gold mine in South Africa have died of suspected starvation and dehydration after being trapped deep underground for months while police tried to force them out, a group representing the miners said Monday.
- Associated Press
Beyoncé donates $2.5 million to fire relief and Meghan delays show launch due to the disaster
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. Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, announced Sunday she would not launch a Netflix lifestyles program as planned this week and would wait until March. Celebrities and entertainment organizations are pledging millions to help those who have been displaced or lost their homes, with Beyoncé directly millions to help families in the Eaton fire area.
- The Canadian Press
Wildfires latest: Los Angeles area remains in extreme fire danger as crews battle enduring blazes
More powerful winds were expected to trigger new wildfires that could set back the recent progress made in containing blazes in the Los Angeles area that have destroyed thousands of homes and killed at least 24 people.
- CBC
B.C. sends more help to California's wildfire fight
As the fires continue to burn and the winds set to pick up again, B.C. is sending more support to California. Ground personnel left B.C. for L.A. on Monday. As Michelle Ghoussoub reports, they're not the only Canadian support teams helping to fight the fires.
- People
How Celebrities Are Giving Back to Los Angeles Wildfire Relief
From emptying out their closets to giving sizable financial donations, find out how Beyoncé, Eva Longoria and more are aiding victims of the L.A. wildfires.
- CBC
Work to protect against wildfires is underway in the Bow Valley west of Calgary
Crews have started doing preparation work in the rockies west of Calgary as wildfire season draws closer. It's part of the province's Community Fireguard Program which, in its second year of operation, is being hailed by some as an important strategy to help protect areas like Canmore and Banff National Park.
- Reuters
Footage shows trapped miners, dead bodies underground after South Africa raid
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) -At least 400 illegal miners remained trapped underground in South Africa two months after a police raid, a group working on behalf of the miners said on Monday, which provided footage of dozens of dead bodies and emaciated men in the mine. A spokesperson for the South Africa Police Service (SAPS) did not respond to a request for comment. The two videos, which Reuters verified, were obtained by South African miners' rights group Mining Affected Communities United in Action (MACUA) on Monday.
- USA TODAY
Stars helping LA fires victims: Beyoncé pledges $2.5M, Eva Longoria donates $1M and more
Los Angeles is home to Hollywood, and Tinseltown is showing up for LA amid the city's ongoing wildfires. Here's how stars are helping out.
- Euronews
Magnitude 6.9 earthquake hits Japan
Tsunami warnings were issued after the earthquake rattled the southwest of the country on Monday.View on euronews
- USA TODAY
How many homes have burned in the Los Angeles wildfires so far?
A look at the damage wrought by the wildfires in the Pacific Palisades, Altadena and neighborhoods across LA.
- People
Over 80 Shelter Pets Flown Out of Los Angeles to Safety in Emergency Rescue Flight amid Wildfires
The charities Best Friends Animal Society and Wings of Rescue worked together to transport dozens of cats and dogs out of L.A. County shelters amid the raging wildfires
- Sky News
Dozens of bodies pulled from illegal South African mine - as 82 survivors face arrest
Rescuers have pulled out at least 60 dead bodies and 82 survivors from a gold mine in South Africa, police said - adding that the survivors would all face illegal mining and immigration charges. Hundreds more men and dozens more bodies are still trapped, according to a miners' rights group that issued footage on Monday showing corpses and skeletal survivors in the mine. During a rescue operation that started on Monday, the authorities are using a cage-like structure to recover the men from more than 2km underground.