With its sun-drenched lifeguard towers, bronzed surfers and bikini-clad volleyball players, Will Rogers State Beach is one of the most recognizable stretches of sand in the world thanks to the…
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USA: California asks US government for billions in fire relief funds
California Governor Gavin Newsom has asked the US federal government for $40 billion (£31.6b) in funds to help rebuild areas of Los Angeles devastated by January fires. Newsom sent the…
USA: Stars take to stage for LA FireAid benefit concert
A star-studded line-up is taking over two venues in Los Angeles for a benefit concert to help the area recover from two of the largest fires in its history. More…
USA: Trump tours LA fire destruction amid worries about disaster aid
President Donald Trump travelled to California on Friday to survey the destruction from deadly wildfires that devastated several communities in the Los Angeles area earlier this month. The visit, coming…
USA: New fires erupt in southern California ahead of Trump visit
Five new fires have erupted in southern California ahead of US President Donald Trump’s visit to the state. The blazes – named Laguna, Sepulveda, Gibbel, Gilman and Border 2 –…
USA: Trump tours LA fire destruction as new fires erupt
President Donald Trump has travelled to California to survey the destruction from deadly wildfires that devastated several communities in the Los Angeles area earlier this month. The visit, coming at…
USA: Don’t report fires on Facebook says fire chief
People are being told to call 999 to report fires before posting images on social media. Fire crews have reported an increase in the public sharing images of fires before…
USA: British woman saves horses from LA wildfires
A British horse trainer living in the United States has told of the efforts undertaken to rescue hundreds of horses from wildfires engulfing Los Angeles. Thea Creasy, originally from Southwold,…
USA: Thousands evacuated as new fast-growing fire ignites near Los Angeles
A new fast-moving wildfire has erupted in Los Angeles County, prompting tens of thousands to evacuate a region already reeling from the most destructive fires in its history. The Hughes…
USA: Strong winds weaken in LA, giving respite to weary firefighters
AaFirefighters battling two fires that have wreaked destruction across Los Angeles for nine days could get some respite on Thursday from the weather. The hurricane-strength winds that initially fanned the…