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Palisades Fire devastates LA County, jumps in size as winds batter Southern California

Tens of thousands of people have fled their homes as a wildfire in the Pacific Palisades killed at least five people and burned more than 21,000 acres within three days, reaching 8% containment Friday as firefighting efforts continue.

USA TODAY on MSN · 7h

Dramatic aerial video shows 'staggering' devastation of Los Angeles fires

An aerial view captures some of the devastation in Malibu and Pacific Palisades as fires ravaged the Los Angeles area this week.

Reuters on MSN · 11h

Battle against Los Angeles fires gains ground as intense winds ease

A pause in the fierce winds that super-charged the ring of wildfires that devastated Los Angeles this week helped crews make some progress in controlling the infernos on Friday, but strong gusts returning next week could resuscitate the flames.

Palisades, California, grapples with broken community

Time · 9h

See Photos of Devastating Palisades Fire in California

Thousands of residents have been forced to evacuate the Los Angeles area as wildfires continue to tear through the region.

USA TODAY on MSN · 11h

'Everybody is just numb': Palisades, California, grapples with broken community after fire

After erupting Tuesday, the fire has scorched an area roughly 24 times the size of New York City's Central Park.

Yahoo · 13h

'Everybody at this point is just numb:' Palisades residents grapple with ravaged community

The Palisades Fire erupted Tuesday and ripped through this coastal enclave. By Friday morning, the fire scorched 20,438 acres with only 8% contained.

Eaton, Cal Fire and Palisades

CBS News on MSN · 11h

Maps show how California's Palisades Fire in Los Angeles area compares in size to major U.S. cities

California's Palisades Fire is the largest of the deadly wildfires that ignited in the Los Angeles area and maps show how it compares to the size of 13 U.S. cities.

USA Today · 11h

How LA's Palisades and Eaton fires compare with California's worst wildfires

Though the Palisades and Eaton fires are smaller, they rank high in structures burned. Combined, they would equal the second-most destructive California wildfire in history, with more than 9,000 structures burned, according to early Cal Fire estimates. A more detailed analysis of the total number of destroyed structures is still underway.

Newsweek on MSN · 15h

California Fire Map Latest: Where are Kenneth, Palisades, Eaton Fires now?

The Kenneth fire, which has burned across 1,000 acres to the north of Calabasas, is the newest of the major fires, first being recorded at 3:34 p.m. Thursday according to CAL FIRE. The inferno was 35 percent contained as of 3:15 a.m. ET Friday.

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Palisades Fire continues to burn toward 405 Freeway and San Fernando Valley

Tens of thousands of people were forced to flee their homes as a deadly brush fire in the Pacific Palisades grew to more than ...

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California fires live updates: At least 10 fire-related deaths, medical examiner says

At least 10 people are dead and many more injured as several fires broke out across Southern California amid historically dry ...

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California high school featured in popular films damaged in Palisades Fire: reports

School officials issued a closure notice, urging the community to "avoid the area and adhere to all evacuation orders." ...

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Palisades Fire already ranks among worst in California history. Just how destructive is it?

2018’s Camp Fire is considered California’s most destructive wildfire overall, according to Cal Fire. The 153,336-acre wildfire destroyed nearly 19,000 buildings and killed 85 people. When it comes to ...

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Pacific Palisades is no stranger to fire concerns – or California's home insurance problem

An executive summary of the plan that was previously released mentioned Pacific Palisades by name, noting that "strong winds, notably the Santa Ana winds, can swiftly spread flames, posing threats to ...