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California wildfires

Wildfires in Los Angeles have destroyed more than 10,000 buildings and forced tens of thousands of people to flee. Rising temperatures and decreased rainfall tied to climate change have worsened California's fire season.

Flames from the Palisades Fire burn a building on Sunset Boulevard — Image: Apu Gomes/Getty Images

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LA residents support people displaced by wildfires

Winds are easing, but 11 people are confirmed dead and more than 10,000 homes and businesses have been destroyed so far.

With 5 simultaneous blazes, LA 'fire nightmare' continues

LA Fire Chief Kristin Crowley said budget cuts had left the department "understaffed, underresourced and underfunded."

California wildfires destroy thousands of homes

Wildfires are still burning out of control around Los Angeles. Many have lost everything to the flames.

How are wildfires connected to rising temperatures?

Wildfires, like those blazing around LA, have become increasingly familiar. Are they always linked to climate change?

LA fires could be 'costliest' natural disaster in US history

The devastating wildfires which have hit Los Angeles are also wreaking havoc for already struggling home insurers.

Largest LA wildfires still uncontained

Multiple wildfires continue to burn out of control across the Los Angeles area, with the death toll now standing at 10.

Los Angeles firefighters battle to control devastating fires

Severe wildfires and strong winds are pushing emergency services in Los Angeles to the limit, forcing thousands to flee.

Wildfires: How under threat are cities?

As climate change intensifies wildfires, how can urban areas better prepare themselves?

Firefighters struggle to control Los Angeles wildfires

Out-of-control wildfires in the Los Angeles area have driven thousands of people from their homes.

Los Angeles wildfires overwhelm firefighters, residents

DW asked California State Senator Ben Allen if current contingency plans should be reviewed.

On the front lines of California's fires, evacuation efforts

DW's Stefan Simons reports live from Los Angeles as California battles multiple raging wildfires. With zero containment reported in some areas and mass evacuations underway, DW brings you exclusive insights from the ground on the unfolding crisis and the challenges firefighters face in bringing these blazes under control.

Thousands evacuate as Los Angeles wildfires spread

Fires spreading rapidly in the Los Angeles hillsides are being fanned by a fierce windstorm which could last for days.

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