WILDFIRES

Smoke and Scramble: Life Under the Wildfire's Shadow in Los Angeles The scene at Teddy's Cocina in Pasadena, California, was bustling—almost a small oasis of normalcy amid chaos. As wildfire evacuees dug into their lunches and locals scuttled indoors to escape the brown, smoky air choking the city, one couldn’t help but feel a touch surreal. A meal had never felt so poignant. Dulce Perez, a cook at the restaurant, succinctly described the experience: “It's not breathable.” And who could argue? It felt as if the sky had…

In an urgent response to the raging Palisades wildfire in Los Angeles, helicopters dropped water and fire retardant on the steep terrains, aiming to curtail its unsettling eastward advance. The intensity of firefighting on the ground has surged dramatically, especially with wind gusts poised to reach a staggering 113 km/h, posing an additional peril to containment efforts. Tragically, the consequences of these wildfires have already claimed the lives of at least 16 individuals, leaving neighborhoods devastated and pushing…

In the affluent neighborhood of Pacific Palisades in Los Angeles, a massive firefighting response is actively ongoing as a wildfire has surged, engulfing an additional 1,000 acres overnight. Residents are on high alert, facing potential worsening weather that may exacerbate the flames in the coming 72 hours. During a recent press briefing, Cal Fire official Todd Hopkins reported that while 11% of the Palisades Fire has been contained, it has already scorched more than 22,000 acres, causing widespread concern. Water drops…

In the wake of the catastrophic wildfires sweeping through Los Angeles, Californians are on edge, seeking answers about who bears responsibility for the widespread destruction. A stringent curfew has been implemented to curb potential looting amidst the chaos. A heart-wrenching toll has emerged: at least 11 lives lost as fierce flames engulfed neighborhoods and obliterated numerous homes. President Joe Biden poignantly compared the scene to that of a “war zone.” Residents are left grappling with the aftermath, their homes…

“It's more terrifying than any film; it’s a reality,” shared Andrew Duggan, an Irishman residing in Altadena, Los Angeles. Just five hours transformed his and his partner Renata's lives—“we lost everything,” he lamented. Duggan has called Altadena home for several years, where he and Renata have invested in a house and a design studio. Unfortunately, wildfires have ravaged the Los Angeles area, claiming the lives of at least ten individuals and obliterating nearly 10,000 structures. With five fires persisting into their…

Wildfires erupted in and around Los Angeles, claiming at least five lives, obliterating hundreds of homes, and pushing firefighting resources and water supplies to their breaking point, leading to the evacuation of over 100,000 residents. Powerful winds severely hampered firefighting efforts and intensified the blazes, which had continued to rage unchecked for two consecutive days. Authorities revealed that five distinct fires were blazing across Los Angeles County, all entirely uncontrolled as reported by state officials.…

Emergency responders are engaged in fierce battles against wildfires blazing on both the east and west coasts of the United States. Among these blazes is a tragic fire in New York and New Jersey. It claimed the life of a state parks worker and disrupted Veterans Day festivities. Meanwhile, in Southern California, another fire has wreaked havoc, leaving over 130 structures in ruins. Progress is being made against a wildfire located in Ventura County, just northwest of Los Angeles. This fire erupted last Wednesday and…

As forest fires blown by windy temperatures and dry-dry conditions flame through Algeria's Kabylie region, the death toll has risen further. At least 65 people, including 25 soldiers, have died in fires that broke out east of the Algerian capital Algiers, state television reported on Wednesday. Prime Minister Ayman Benabderrahmane had previously revealed that the death toll was 42 on Tuesday. He also told state television that the government had asked for help from the international community and was…