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Los Angeles Wildfires: 24 Confirmed Dead, Blame Game Intensifies

The Los Angeles wildfires claim 24 lives, with political leaders trading accusations over management failures as thousands evacuate their homes.

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  1. Opinion | Stop looking for someone to blame for Los Angeles’ tragic wildfires

    The catastrophe unfolding in Los Angeles is the result of a perfect confluence of environmental factors — that even the best planning likely could not have stopped.

    Opinion | Stop looking for someone to blame for Los Angeles’ tragic wildfires

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  2. Newsom deploys an additional 1,000 National Guard members to California wildfires

    Gov. Gavin Newsom's decision to increase California National Guard personnel to combat the Los Angeles wildfires underscores the state's urgent need for resources amid a disaster that has already claimed lives and devastated communities.

    Newsom deploys an additional 1,000 National Guard members to California wildfires

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  3. LA fires death toll rises to 24 as high winds expected

    While we're making some progress, the end is not even close yet.

    LA fires death toll rises to 24 as high winds expected

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  4. L.A.-area fires rage, extreme conditions expected to last for days: Weekend Rundown

    California Gov. Gavin Newsom told NBC News' Jacob Soboroff in a wide-ranging "Meet the Press" interview that the wildfires will be one of the worst natural disasters in U.S. history.

    L.A.-area fires rage, extreme conditions expected to last for days: Weekend Rundown

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  5. Eaton and Palisades fires: See preliminary damage maps from Los Angeles County

    The fires have killed at least 16 people and sent over 100,000 people from their homes under evacuation orders with another 87,000 told to be ready, if they haven't already fled.

    Eaton and Palisades fires: See preliminary damage maps from Los Angeles County

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  6. Critical days ahead as emergency crews make progress against L.A. fires

    California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Sunday will likely go down as the worst natural disaster in U.S. history.

    Critical days ahead as emergency crews make progress against L.A. fires

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  7. Democrat Sen. Markey: L.A. Fires Are 'Climate Disaster' Stoked by Trump, 'More Death' Coming

    Trump has been bought for $1 billion by Big Oil. Just a payoff to kill the IRA and the Green New Deal. We know what will happen. More fires, more climate disasters, more death.

    Democrat Sen. Markey: L.A. Fires Are 'Climate Disaster' Stoked by Trump, 'More Death' Coming

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  8. California Gov. Newsom tries to weasel out of blame with reservoir claim — is immediately called out

    California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday tried to play semantics and weasel out of blame by saying state reservoirs were “completely full” when the LA fires broke out — even though a county-run reservoir had been drained at the time.

    California Gov. Newsom tries to weasel out of blame with reservoir claim — is immediately called out

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  9. Donald Trump's policies could exacerbate future wildfires, professors warn

    The increased exploitation of fossil fuels that Donald Trump has promised would worsen our already severe wildfire problems.

    Donald Trump's policies could exacerbate future wildfires, professors warn

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  10. Trump slams officials’ handling of Los Angeles inferno: ‘Incompetent’

    Trump has hurled blame at Governor Gavin Newsom (D) – whom he has feuded with for years – for the wildfire crisis, proclaiming he should resign.

    Trump slams officials’ handling of Los Angeles inferno: ‘Incompetent’

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  11. Fact-checking misinformation about the Los Angeles wildfires and California water policy

    Trump seemed to suggest the water constraints were due to statewide water management plans, but experts said those plans would not have affected the fire response, highlighting that the local water system failed because the city’s infrastructure was built to respond to routine structure fires, not massive wildfires.

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  12. California fires live updates: If you fly a drone, you'll be prosecuted, DA warns

    At least 24 people are believed to be dead and more than a dozen others remain unaccounted for as multiple fires, fueled by severe drought conditions and strong Santa Ana winds, continue to rage across Southern California, leaving fire crews scrambling to contain the historic destruction.

    California fires live updates: If you fly a drone, you'll be prosecuted, DA warns

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Updated: Jan 13th, 2025, 11:18 AM ET

Summary

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The Los Angeles wildfires have resulted in 24 confirmed deaths, with significant property damage reported. President-elect Donald Trump criticizes California Gov. Gavin Newsom for alleged mismanagement, while Newsom defends collaborative efforts. Mary Trump condemns her uncle's politicization of the crisis. Local officials face scrutiny over resource allocation and environmental policies that exacerbated the situation. Experts highlight the longstanding systemic issues in California's fire management and water policies. Despite political finger-pointing, the fires reveal a catastrophic confluence of environmental factors and insufficient crisis preparation.


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