los angeles california fires

Concerns over lithium-ion battery fires

Los Angeles fire cleanup complicated by 'unprecedented' number of EVs with combustible lithium-ion batteries

California wildfire cleanup is complicated by highly combustible lithium-ion batteries found in electric and hybrid vehicles popular in Los Angeles County.

NBC Los Angeles on MSN · 1d

‘Unprecedented' number of lithium ion batteries complicates LA wildfires cleanup

What authorities described as one of the largest lithium-ion battery cleanups ever is underway in Los Angeles County neighborhoods destroyed by the Eaton and Palisades fires. The batteries are a major challenge in the early stages of the debris removal process after two of the most destructive wildfires on record in California.

Hosted on MSN · 18h

‘Starting to see more and more’: Concerns over lithium-ion battery fires

One Nation Chief of Staff James Ashby reacts to the ongoing string of fires which have been sparked by lithium-ion batteries.

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Reuters · 14h

After fires, Los Angeles gets moonshot moment to rebuild

As Los Angeles recovers from its devastating wildfires, environmental engineers, urban planners and natural disaster experts are casting forward with visions of what could come next for neighborhoods that have been reduced to ash and rubble.

The Associated Press on MSN · 6d

Progress is made on a huge fire north of Los Angeles while new fires erupt in Southern California

Officials remained concerned that the Palisades and Eaton fires could break their containment lines as firefighters continue watching for hot spots.

ABC · 8d

California fires live updates: Los Angeles County fires death toll rises to 28

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said in an update Thursday that 18 people remain missing after the Southern California wildfires. Overall, authorities received a total of 43 missing persons reports related to the Eaton and Palisades fires. Of those, 12 were located safe.

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Los Angeles wildfires: California cities vow to ‘shut down’ EPA’s dumping site for ‘toxic’ waste

Four cities in Southern California are opposing an EPA processing site for "hazardous" waste from Los Angeles County's ...

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California Wildfire Map: Update on Containment as New Fire Starts

All wildfires burning in Southern California were largely contained as of Thursday morning, even after a new fire ignited in San Luis Obispo County on Wednesday afternoon. Multiple wildfires continue ...

Capital Public Radio2h

As wildfires disrupt Los Angeles schools, experts begin to study mental health effects on students

Wildfires have forced the closure of Los Angeles schools, displacing over 700,000 students and staff. Experts warn of lasting ...

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Los Angeles wildfires: Second California real estate agent charged with price gouging victims

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced that charges have been filed against another realtor for price gouging ...

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How to watch the Los Angeles FireAid benefit concert tonight

The FireAid benefit concert in Los Angeles will feature artists like Billie Eilish, Stevie Wonder, Jelly Roll, Olivia Rodrigo ...

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‘Big boy’ — weighing 525 pounds — found hiding under California home after wildfire

After assessing the crawl space and size of the bear, wildlife officials said they determined tranquilizing the bear was not ...

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Trump tours fire-ravaged Los Angeles after chiding California and FEMA

The president has had harsh words for state and local leaders in California amid the deadly blazes. He recently suggested ...

How to Watch FireAid, the Star-Studded Benefit for Los Angeles

The concert, featuring Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo and so many stars that it will fill two arenas, will be carried on major ...

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Congressional subcommittee to hold hearing about overregulation in California following devastating wildfires

A congressional subcommittee will hold a hearing addressing overregulation in California following the devastating Los ...

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