Debunking 5 claims about the California wildfires
As wildfires continue to spread in southern California, misinformation about the response to the fires have cropped up online. Here are 5 claims debunked.
California wildfires: What we know about L.A.-area fires, maps, what caused them, who is affected and more
Fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, a series of ferocious wildfires erupted last week and roared across the Los Angeles area.
Fact check: Viral claims on California wildfires
As wildfires continue to ravage California, social media is flooded with misinformation about their origins and impacts. DW investigates the most viral claims.It has been nearly a week since the devastating wildfires began raging through southern California,
Where are mandatory evacuation orders for California wildfires? See maps
People in areas under mandatory evacuation orders face an "immediate threat to life" and must leave immediately.
Maps: See how large the California wildfires are
Multiple major wildfires, including the Palisades Fire and Eaton Fire, are leaving a trail of destruction and death in the Los Angeles area.
Origins of California Wildfire Claimed in New Lawsuit
Three law firms are suing the Edison electrical company, claiming its equipment ignited one of the four California wildfires. Newsweek sought email comment on Wednesday from Southern California Edison (SCE) and California Governor Gavin Newsom's Office of Emergency Services.
California wildfire live updates: Los Angeles area on alert as high winds fan the flames
Fanned by strong winds, the wildfires have killed at least 24 people and swept through 40,000 acres in the Greater Los ...
‘It’s tedious. It’s dirty. It’s not fun:’ Searching for answers in the wildfire wreckage
A week after wind-whipped wildfires began their deadly rampage through Southern California, investigators search for clues ...
How Could This Happen? Answering Frequently Asked Questions About the L.A. Wildfire Disaster
As wildfires continue to burn in the Los Angeles area, many still have unanswered questions, including about how the fires ...
The Palisades Wildfire Is Currently Bigger Than Manhattan, And More Stunning Facts That Show Just How Big The LA Wildfires Are
For more perspective, Central Park in NYC is only 843 acres. So, the wildfire is currently the equivalent of almost 24 ...
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10 most destructive wildfires in California history by structures destroyed
The Palisades and Eaton fires are now among the most destructive in California’s history in terms of the number of structures ...
Gov. Newsom’s cynical fire ‘facts’ website
Los Angeles County officials have repeatedly warned the public to be wary of scammers who show up after a disaster and start ...
LA residents turn to apps like Watch Duty and social media to track wildfire information
People are turning to online resources and smartphone app communities such as Watch Duty or Ring's "Neighbors" forum for ...
Live Updates: Death toll rises to 16 amid new evacuation orders as Palisades Fire moves east
The Palisades, Eaton, Kenneth and Hurst fires burning in Southern California have destroyed more than 12,000 structures.