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LA’s Olympic venues were spared by wildfires, but the city’s rebuild could impact the Games’ runup

LA’s Olympic venues were spared by wildfires, but the city’s rebuild could impact the Games’ runup

The deadly wildfires that have ravaged sections of Los Angeles left an indelible imprint on the region’s landscape and psyche. The runup to the city hosting the 2028 Olympics and Paralympics will coincide with massive rebuilding of housing and infrastructure at a time when the region’s resources figure to be stretched to the max.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota ER nurse shares experience with Red Cross at LA shelter for fire victims

Minnesota ER nurse shares experience with Red Cross at LA shelter for fire victims

Among the 400-plus Red Cross volunteers and employees offering emotional support, food, recovery planning, shelter and financial assistance to people and pets in the Los Angeles area is an ER nurse from Victoria: 25-year-old Ryan Bohara.
by Cathy Wurzer, Gracie Stockton and Megan Burks

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Extreme fire warnings keep LA residents on high alert

Extreme fire warnings keep LA residents on high alert

Much of southwest California is under a red flag warning, with winds expected to peak Wednesday. Authorities are urging residents to heed evacuation orders and prepare for power outages.
by Rachel Treisman and Ayana Archie

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What to know about the devastation from the Los Angeles-area fires

What to know about the devastation from the Los Angeles-area fires

The Palisades Fire, along the coast, has been blamed for eight deaths, while the Eaton Fire farther inland has been blamed for 17 others, the LA County medical examiner’s office said. Nearly 30 people were missing.
by The Associated Press

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Lawsuits allege power company involvement in LA wildfires

Lawsuits allege power company involvement in LA wildfires

Lawsuits allege the Eaton Fire was sparked by a SoCal Edison transmission tower. The company says they have not had a chance to inspect the scene yet. The ATF has only just begun the federal investigation into the fire's cause.
by Liz Baker

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LA fire officials warn of a new round of wildfire danger with strong winds forecast

LA fire officials warn of a new round of wildfire danger with strong winds forecast

LA County's fire chief said people in evacuated areas won't be able to return home until at least Thursday due to the next round of fire danger. Meanwhile, authorities are investigating more deaths.
by Chandelis Duster and Emma Bowman

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