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March 21, 2025 at 3:02 AM
LA man in critical condition after home explosion
The Los Angeles Fire Department said an explosion occurred in a property's accessory dwelling unit (or secondary residence), causing its collapse. One man was hospitalized with burns and fractures.
March 21, 2025 at 3:02 AM
March 19, 2025 at 9:37 PM
‘Get them here now!’: 911 calls from California's Eaton Fire full of pleas for help
For the first time since the deadly California wildfires in January, recordings of 911 calls placed minutes after Eaton Fire flames flared up have been released.
March 19, 2025 at 9:37 PM
March 17, 2025 at 1:18 PM
IOC board puts boxing back on the Olympic program for LA in 2028
Boxing is set to be on the program for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles after years of disputes over how the sport is run
March 17, 2025 at 1:18 PM
March 13, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Significant debris flows possible in Los Angeles
Evacuation warnings have been issued for parts of Los Angeles County, near burn scar areas due to high mudslide and debris flow risks.
March 13, 2025 at 11:26 AM
March 12, 2025 at 3:29 PM
LA schools superintendent says closing of DOE would bring 'catastrophic harm'
The superintendent for the nation's second largest public school system says the closure of the Department of Education would bring "catastrophic harm."
March 12, 2025 at 3:29 PM
March 12, 2025 at 1:03 PM
One cat's incredible reunion with its owner after the LA wildfires
A house cat named Aggie has found her way back to her owner two months after the LA wildfires
March 12, 2025 at 1:03 PM
March 10, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Don Johnson reflects on giving Bruce Willis his big break in Hollywood
Johnson said he met Willis when he was a bartender in New York City.
March 10, 2025 at 6:31 PM
March 7, 2025 at 7:52 PM
LA rising: Rebuilding from the wildfires
Four families share their experience two months after their lives were impacted by the Palisades and Eaton fires in Los Angeles.
March 7, 2025 at 7:52 PM
March 5, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Ex-LA fire chief appeals her dismissal. Here's how her firing could be overturned
Kristin Crowley sent a letter to the Los Angeles City Council on Thursday, informing them she is proceeding with an appeal of the mayor's removal of her as fire chief.
March 5, 2025 at 8:30 PM
March 4, 2025 at 9:40 PM
LA City Council votes not to reinstate fire chief fired by mayor
The Los Angeles City Council voted to uphold the firing of Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, who was let go by Mayor Karen Bass over the Palisades and Eaton fires.
March 4, 2025 at 9:40 PM
March 3, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Oscar nominee Diane Warren: LA wildfires have tested 'all of our resilience'
ABC's Chris Connelly speaks with songwriter Diane Warren as she looks to win her first Academy Award after losing her home in the Los Angeles wildfires, as Hollywood helps those in need to recover.
March 3, 2025 at 1:27 AM
March 1, 2025 at 2:30 AM
How Hollywood is showing gratitude to firefighters after LA wildfires
Capt. Sheila Kelliher with the Los Angeles County Fire Department discusses how the entertainment industry is showing gratitude for thousands of firefighters after the wildfires.
March 1, 2025 at 2:30 AM
February 25, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Here's how to help wildfire victims after California blazes
Strong Santa Ana winds fueled wildfires that burned across Southern California for more than three weeks, forcing tens of thousands of residents out from their homes.
February 25, 2025 at 3:18 AM
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Los Angeles DA asks court to deny Menendez brothers' petition for new trial
They are serving life sentences after being convicted of murder in their parents' deaths. The DA's move diminishes their hope for freedom based on evidence that their father sexually abused them.
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Mayor Karen Bass fires L.A. Fire Chief after wildfires
Mayor Karen Bass has fired Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley following the deadly wildfires in Los Angeles last month.
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Los Angeles removes fire chief in wake of massive wildfires
Los Angeles Fire Chef Kristin Crowley has been removed from her position by Mayor Karen Bass after wildfires that killed dozens and destroyed hundreds of homes.
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Beverly Hills officially declares Feb. 22 'Richard Simmons Day'
The city of Beverly Hills is celebrating the life and legacy of the beloved fitness expert and on-screen personality.
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How a community rallied for trans and nonbinary recovery homes following LA fires
The recovery homes were engulfed by flames during the Eaton Fire on Jan. 7.
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Mindy Kaling and BJ Novak share praise at her Hollywood Walk of Fame star ceremony
The two met as co-stars on the hit comedy show "The Office."
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Mindy Kaling provides laughs while receiving star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
"[TV producer] Howard [Klein] took a chance on me ... and he believed in me," Kaling said. "But you know what's more important? He believed that he could one day make money off of me."
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Firefighter swept into ocean in debris flow as heavy rain pounds LA
A new atmospheric river is slamming California, including fire-ravaged Los Angeles, where residents are bracing for the possibility of mudslides and landslides.
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Los Angeles battles mudslides after heavy rain hits the West
Flash flood warnings were issued for the Palisades after the rain triggered debris to flow from the burn scar-ravaged hillsides to the Pacific Coast Highway and forced closures.
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2 months ago
Emergency visits related to fire, smoke inhalation rose eightfold after LA wildfires
A report published Thursday found the percentage of ED visits related to fire and smoke inhalation rose in the days after the Los Angeles wildfires began.
2 months ago
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37 live giant beetles found inside Japanese snack packets at LAX
At least 37 giant live beetles measuring 4 to 5 inches have been found concealed inside of multiple packages of Japanese snacks, potato chips and chocolate at LAX.
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Los Angeles fires highlight risk of 'uninsurable future,' experts say
Many insurers reduced or ended policies in California before the wildfires.
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Judge warns Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni lawyers ahead of trial
ABC News legal analyst Brian Buckmire said the warning issued by a federal judge is “putting everyone on notice.”
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Star-studded FireAid concert estimates over $100 million raised for LA recovery
FireAid estimates the concert raised over $100 million at the event which featured performances from Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Olivia Rodrigo and more.
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Lawyers for Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni appear in court for first hearing
The lawyers for Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni appeared in court Monday, as Baldoni looks to have the defamation lawsuit dismissed.
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Woman randomly stabbed while walking down the street, suspect at large: Police
The Los Angeles Police Department this week released surveillance footage that captured the disturbing attack as they attempt to identify the suspect.
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A$AP Relli testifies in A$AP Rocky trial
The former friend of A$AP Rocky testified about the moment the hip-hop star allegedly fired a gun at him on a Hollywood street in 2021.
2 months ago
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Heated moments in court as A$AP Rocky trial resumes
Legal analyst Terri Austin joins ABC News Live to discuss the latest from the courtroom for A$AP Rocky's trial as he faces two felony charges related to a 2021 incident in Hollywood.
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Snow shuts down same LA area freeway closed days ago by a wildfire
Less than a week after a massive wildfire shut down California's Interstate 5, the traffic artery was closed again due to heavy snow, authorities said.
2 months ago
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Can artificial intelligence help LA rebuild?
CEO of Coastal Construction Patrick E. Murphy joined ABC News Live to discuss how artificial intelligence might be able to help Los Angeles rebuild after the devastating wildfires.
2 months ago
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New threat of mudslides for California fire zone
Melissa Adan delivers the latest from the California fire zones, including the increased risk of dangerous mudslides.
2 months ago
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President Trump arrives in Southern California to tour wildfire damage
President Donald Trump arrives in Southern California and is greeted by Gov. Gavin Newsom ahead of touring areas affected by the Los Angeles wildfires.
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Domestic workers in LA face financial crisis after homes they worked in lost to fires
Many domestic workers now face a dire financial hardship because of their employment in areas where structures burned down.
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Pregnant woman loses her 'forever home' in the LA wildfires
At seven months pregnant, Chloe Garcia and her family lost their homes as the LA wildfires devastated their neighborhood in Altadena.
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LA mayor provides update on rebuilding efforts
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass provides an update on rebuilding efforts, saying that she has a plan to expedite the safe return of residents to their homes.
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Texas artists travels to LA to build memorial for victims
Roberto Marquez, who often travels to other cities to do murals, created a shrine in Pasadena.
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The difficulties of rebuilding in the same spot after the LA wildfires subside
The Los Angeles wildfires have reduced entire communities to ash.
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Displaced residents up against LA real estate’s biggest threat: price gouging
ABC News’ Jaclyn Lee speaks with residents devastated by the California wildfires as they desperately search for new housing after losing their homes.
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Concerns about gentrification hang over LA community's destruction
The destruction caused by the Eaton Fire in Los Angeles County, which has decimated more than 14,117 acres in the last week, is threatening Altadena’s rich history.
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Pacific Palisades residents sue Los Angeles department of water and power
A group of Pacific Palisades residents and businesses impacted by the Palisades Fire has filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles against the city's Department of Water and Power.
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LA mayor issues housing executive order amid wildfires, crisis
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has issued an executive order to rebuild homes and businesses amid the wildfires.
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Local landmarks lost and damaged by raging Los Angeles fires
As fires continue to burn through Southern California, some of the region's landmarks have been burned or destroyed by the blazes.
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Los Angeles fire losses could reach $30 billion for insurers
Disaster already the "costliest wildfire event in California history," report finds.
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Los Angeles Fire Department budget sustained cuts but saw overall increase
Los Angeles Fire Department budget sustained cuts but saw an overall increase.
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John Mayer shares moving post about 'loss of proof of life' in California fires
John Mayer shared a moving message on Instagram about the loss people are experiencing amid the Los Angeles wildfires.
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What to know about theme parks impacted by California fires
Fast-moving fires continue to burn across the Los Angeles area.
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Death toll expected to rise as several LA blazes go uncontained
At least five people are confirmed dead in the fires consuming parts of Los Angeles, and the county sheriff expects the death toll to rise as uncontained fires spread across Southern California.
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