Progress made on Hughes Fire in L.A. County; map shows areas under evacuation
The Palisades and Eaton wildfires also continue burning in the Los Angeles area, leaving parts of Southern California with devastating fire damage.
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New wildfires erupt in Southern California
Fire crews are still battling multiple wildfires across Southern California, including the Hughes Fire which broke out Wednesday and has already torched more than 10,000 acres and forced tens of thousands of evacuations in north Los Angeles County. The threat of Santa Ana winds which fueled these blazes is not over. Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.
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Crews around L.A. battling new wildfires
Authorities in California are dealing with new wildfires, including the Hughes Fire that has put more than 50,000 people under evacuation orders and warnings in northern Los Angeles. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti has more.
L.A. fire maps show where blazes are burning right now
Updating maps of Southern California show where wildfires, including the Palisades, Eaton and Hughes fires, are burning across Los Angeles.
New fire forces thousands of evacuations
A new wildfire called the Hughes Fire broke out in northwest Los Angeles County on Wednesday. It quickly scorched more than 5,000 acres of land in a few hours and forced some highway closures. Meanwhile, two other major fires in the area continue to burn. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti reports and Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the new fire and evacuations.
Hughes Fire roars Southern California
The Hughes Fire has erupted in Southern California and has already spread across more than 5,000 acres. the CBS News Los Angeles team is reporting on the new mandatory evacuation orders.
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Progress made in L.A.-area wildfire containment efforts as winds weaken
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L.A. crews make progress containing fires
Subsiding winds in the Los Angeles area have allowed fire crews to gain more control of the ongoing wildfires. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez has the latest.
Expert on mental health toll from fires
Many Americans reeling from the wildfires that devastated parts of the Los Angeles area may have to cope with mental health burdens from the disaster. Dr. David Eisenman, a professor at the University of California, Los Angeles, joins CBS News with advice.
New dangerous concerns in California
Some Los Angeles area homes are suffering from landslides as the water supply compromises some residential foundations in California. This comes as more concerns emerge over toxic chemicals, and as firefighters continue battling the wildfires. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez reports, Rob Marciano has more on the fresh threats to Californians, and John Elliott has the latest weather forecast.
California weather update, new concerns
There are fresh safety concerns in the Los Angeles area where wildfires destroyed many homes and businesses. This comes as firefighters take advantage of the break in strong winds to mitigate the lingering fires. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez reports, and meteorologist Jessica Burch has the latest weather forecast.
Officials on 5 fires in Los Angeles
Los Angeles area officials provided updates on at least five fires in the state. The Sunset Fire in the Hollywood Hills has been stopped, an official said, and the Woodley Fire has also been 100% contained. At least five deaths have been reported.
Eaton Fire devastates historic Black community
Altadena, a historically Black community long regarded as a safe haven and a symbol of prosperity, was ravaged in the Los Angeles wildfires.
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