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Evacuation orders issued in Southern California as wildfire rages
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Federal government sues California utility, alleging equipment sparked deadly wildfires
The filings allege SoCal Edison failed to properly maintain its power and transmission infrastructure in the area where the Eaton Fire ignited on Jan. 7.
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California Legislature passes bill to give interest on insurance payouts to homeowners
Thousands of homeowners lost their residences in January’s historic wildfires in Southern California.
Evacuation orders lifted as California's Canyon Fire reaches 47% containment
The fire has scorched an estimated 5,400 acres north of Los Angeles, but Ventura County officials said firefighters were making “good progress in suppressing the blaze.”
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Oregon wildfire burning over 95K acres could reach rare megafire status
The Cram Fire, already the nation's largest in 2025, could be the first this year to grow to at least 100,000 acres.
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Suspected Los Angeles arsonist run down by former college football player
"I didn't know I still had it, I'm not going to lie," one-time Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Scott Mitchell said. 
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Los Angeles homeowners begin to rebuild after devastating wildfires
Some 17,000 homes, businesses and other structures burned to the ground in the Jan. 7 fires. It’s uncertain how much will be rebuilt.
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Death toll in L.A.'s wildfires rises to 30 with new fatality confirmed in Altadena
With the new death, a total of 18 lives were taken by the Eaton Fire and 12 were taken by the Palisades Fire.
After the Eaton Fire, Altadena residents fight to keep out luxury developers
Homeowners and renters want to restore their neighborhood’s small-town charm but fear they may not be able to afford it.
Owner reunited with her cat months after Palisades Fire destroyed her home
Katherine Kiefer was at an appointment the day Palisades Fire engulfed her neighborhood and her children couldn’t find Aggie the cat. 
Sen. Adam Schiff calls out insurers for not paying L.A. wildfire victims' living expenses
Schiff sent a letter to 10 insurance companies after NBC News spoke with fire victims who remain in limbo as they wait for payouts. 
Fired Los Angeles fire chief loses appeal to get her job back after making case to City Council
Kristin Crowley restated her belief that the department lacks the resources it needs to protect Los Angeles.
