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Santa Ana Winds Prompt Fire Warnings in Southern California - The New York Times
Oct 14, 2026 | 16:48 pm
Santa Ana Winds Prompt Fire Warnings in Southern California The New York Times
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In California, 70-mph Santa Ana winds could leave 220,000 without power as fire risk spikes - The Cool Down
Oct 14, 2026 | 15:19 pm
In California, 70-mph Santa Ana winds could leave 220,000 without power as fire risk spikes The Cool Down
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Southern California braces for first Santa Ana wind event of season, increasing late-week fire threat - FOX Weather
Oct 14, 2026 | 14:57 pm
Southern California braces for first Santa Ana wind event of season, increasing late-week fire threat FOX Weather
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Edison Eyes Power Shutoffs for 246,000 Customers on Fire Risk - Bloomberg.com
Oct 14, 2026 | 14:10 pm
Edison Eyes Power Shutoffs for 246,000 Customers on Fire Risk Bloomberg.com
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Governor Newsom directs early, proactive steps to protect California communities and strengthen local fire response ahead of dangerous Santa Ana winds and Red Flag Warnings - California State Portal | CA.gov
Oct 14, 2026 | 13:15 pm
Governor Newsom directs early, proactive steps to protect California communities and strengthen local fire response ahead of dangerous Santa Ana winds and Red Flag Warnings California State Portal | CA.gov
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Brush fires break out as Santa Ana winds boost SoCal danger - Los Angeles Times
Oct 14, 2026 | 12:39 pm
Brush fires break out as Santa Ana winds boost SoCal danger Los Angeles Times
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Santa Ana winds prompt wildfire warnings, potential power outages - Ventura County Star
Oct 14, 2026 | 10:14 am
Santa Ana winds prompt wildfire warnings, potential power outages Ventura County Star
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Heat and Wind-Related Advisories, Warnings Issued for Southern California - 790 KABC
Oct 14, 2026 | 09:35 am
Heat and Wind-Related Advisories, Warnings Issued for Southern California 790 KABC
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Red flag warning issued due to Santa Ana winds and climbing temperatures - NBC Los Angeles
Oct 14, 2026 | 07:57 am
Red flag warning issued due to Santa Ana winds and climbing temperatures NBC Los Angeles
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Wildfire erupts as dangerous winds, red flag warnings head to Southern California - KTLA
Oct 14, 2026 | 06:06 am
Wildfire erupts as dangerous winds, red flag warnings head to Southern California KTLA
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First Santa Ana winds of the season bring fire danger to L.A. Thursday and Friday - Los Angeles Times
Oct 13, 2026 | 21:07 pm
First Santa Ana winds of the season bring fire danger to L.A. Thursday and Friday Los Angeles Times
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After a short stretch of cool weather ends, our first Santa Ana Wind event of the season has prompted Red Flag Warnings & Fire Weather Watches for much of Southwest California due to gusty winds, low humidities, and hot temperatures. These conditions pea - Facebook
Oct 13, 2026 | 15:45 pm
After a short stretch of cool weather ends, our first Santa Ana Wind event of the season has prompted Red Flag Warnings & Fire Weather Watches for much of Southwest California due to gusty winds, low humidities, and hot temperatures. These conditions pea Facebook
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UPDATE: Red flag warning issued for Southern California for Thursday and Friday - Sacramento Bee
Oct 13, 2026 | 15:20 pm
UPDATE: Red flag warning issued for Southern California for Thursday and Friday Sacramento Bee
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Malibu faces possible power shutoff this week as Santa Ana winds spark wildfire concerns - KTLA
Oct 13, 2026 | 14:16 pm
Malibu faces possible power shutoff this week as Santa Ana winds spark wildfire concerns KTLA
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Southern California braces for first Santa Ana wind event of season, increasing late-week fire threat - Yahoo News Canada
Oct 13, 2026 | 10:24 am
Southern California braces for first Santa Ana wind event of season, increasing late-week fire threat Yahoo News Canada
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Bouquet Fire tops 1,000 acres as SoCal enters its most dangerous fire window - Latin Times
Oct 12, 2026 | 16:14 pm
Bouquet Fire tops 1,000 acres as SoCal enters its most dangerous fire window Latin Times
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Southern California fire survivors want more time to review major post-fire report - East Bay Times
Oct 10, 2026 | 11:09 am
Southern California fire survivors want more time to review major post-fire report East Bay Times
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L.A. County Supervisors Order Review of Southern California Fires Report - ColoradoBoulevard.net
Oct 6, 2026 | 11:27 am
L.A. County Supervisors Order Review of Southern California Fires Report ColoradoBoulevard.net
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Governor Newsom signs legislation to accelerate wildfire prevention projects, strengthen fire response, and harden communities against future disasters - California State Portal | CA.gov
Sep 29, 2026 | 00:00 am
Governor Newsom signs legislation to accelerate wildfire prevention projects, strengthen fire response, and harden communities against future disasters California State Portal | CA.gov
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Plaskett Fire breaks out in Big Sur, Calif. as crews continue to battle Timber Fire - ABC7 Bay Area
Aug 26, 2026 | 00:00 am
Plaskett Fire breaks out in Big Sur, Calif. as crews continue to battle Timber Fire ABC7 Bay Area
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Evacuation orders and warnings issued for Wood Fire near Perris - NBC Los Angeles
Aug 25, 2026 | 00:00 am
Evacuation orders and warnings issued for Wood Fire near Perris NBC Los Angeles
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Timber Fire is 'everyone's worst nightmare' as it threatens communities, iconic landmarks in Big Sur - ABC7 Bay Area
Aug 12, 2026 | 00:00 am
Timber Fire is 'everyone's worst nightmare' as it threatens communities, iconic landmarks in Big Sur ABC7 Bay Area
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Senators urge halt to wildfire betting markets after more than $1.2M in bets were placed during Palisades and Eaton fires - ABC7 Bay Area
Aug 11, 2026 | 00:00 am
Senators urge halt to wildfire betting markets after more than $1.2M in bets were placed during Palisades and Eaton fires ABC7 Bay Area
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Timber Fire in Big Sur Forces Evacuations, Threatens Beloved Tourist Sites - KQED
Aug 11, 2026 | 00:00 am
Timber Fire in Big Sur Forces Evacuations, Threatens Beloved Tourist Sites KQED
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Wildfires erupt across Southern California amid scorching heat - KTLA
Aug 9, 2026 | 00:00 am
Wildfires erupt across Southern California amid scorching heat KTLA
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Firefighters battle three brush fires across Southern California - NBC Los Angeles
Aug 8, 2026 | 00:00 am
Firefighters battle three brush fires across Southern California NBC Los Angeles
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Opinion | California's catch-22: Who should pay when utilities' power lines cause wildfires? - CalMatters
Aug 6, 2026 | 00:00 am
Opinion | California's catch-22: Who should pay when utilities' power lines cause wildfires? CalMatters
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Cause determined in the deadly 2025 Eaton Fire in Southern California: Officials - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
Aug 5, 2026 | 00:00 am
Cause determined in the deadly 2025 Eaton Fire in Southern California: Officials ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
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Southern California Edison equipment blamed for 2025 Eaton Fire in Los Angeles County - KCRA
Aug 4, 2026 | 00:00 am
Southern California Edison equipment blamed for 2025 Eaton Fire in Los Angeles County KCRA
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County of Los Angeles Fire Department Releases the Investigative Reports on the Cause of the Eaton Fire - COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES (.gov)
Aug 4, 2026 | 00:00 am
County of Los Angeles Fire Department Releases the Investigative Reports on the Cause of the Eaton Fire COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES (.gov)
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Southern California Edison equipment blamed for 2025 Eaton fire in Los Angeles - PBS
Aug 4, 2026 | 00:00 am
Southern California Edison equipment blamed for 2025 Eaton fire in Los Angeles PBS
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Southern California sends resources to fight fast-moving wildfires in Washington - NBC Los Angeles
Aug 2, 2026 | 00:00 am
Southern California sends resources to fight fast-moving wildfires in Washington NBC Los Angeles
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2026 California Fire Season - August update - KMPH Fox 26
Aug 1, 2026 | 00:00 am
2026 California Fire Season - August update KMPH Fox 26
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California has dodged a bad wildfire season so far. That could change soon - San Francisco Chronicle
Jul 29, 2026 | 00:00 am
California has dodged a bad wildfire season so far. That could change soon San Francisco Chronicle
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California's quiet fire summer is about to meet a brutal heat wave - CalMatters
Jul 29, 2026 | 00:00 am
California's quiet fire summer is about to meet a brutal heat wave CalMatters
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2026 California wildfire guide | How to prepare for and track fires across the state - KCRA
Jul 27, 2026 | 00:00 am
2026 California wildfire guide | How to prepare for and track fires across the state KCRA
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California Weather Shift Brings With It a Risk of Unhealthy Heat and Wildfires - The New York Times
Jul 15, 2026 | 00:00 am
California Weather Shift Brings With It a Risk of Unhealthy Heat and Wildfires The New York Times
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Opinion | California is making progress on fire prevention. Federal retreat, shaky funding put it at risk - CalMatters
Jul 15, 2026 | 00:00 am
Opinion | California is making progress on fire prevention. Federal retreat, shaky funding put it at risk CalMatters
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As California heads into a hotter, drier season, Governor Newsom launches One Less Spark wildfire prevention campaign | Cal OES News - Cal OES News (.gov)
Jul 15, 2026 | 00:00 am
As California heads into a hotter, drier season, Governor Newsom launches One Less Spark wildfire prevention campaign | Cal OES News Cal OES News (.gov)
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Summit fire's progress stalls at 2,690 acres amid SoCal heat wave, looming monsoon conditions - Los Angeles Times
Jul 12, 2026 | 00:00 am
Summit fire's progress stalls at 2,690 acres amid SoCal heat wave, looming monsoon conditions Los Angeles Times
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Summit Fire in northern Los Angeles County grows to 2,600+ acres - KTLA
Jul 11, 2026 | 00:00 am
Summit Fire in northern Los Angeles County grows to 2,600+ acres KTLA
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Governor Newsom announces deployment of California firefighters and equipment to Colorado, as sister state battles wildfires - California State Portal | CA.gov
Jul 4, 2026 | 00:00 am
Governor Newsom announces deployment of California firefighters and equipment to Colorado, as sister state battles wildfires California State Portal | CA.gov
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Why This Could Be an Unpredictable Year for Fires in California - KQED
Jul 2, 2026 | 00:00 am
Why This Could Be an Unpredictable Year for Fires in California KQED
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Wildfire Map Spotlight: Shore Fire, Riverside County, California - IQAir
Jun 26, 2026 | 00:00 am
Wildfire Map Spotlight: Shore Fire, Riverside County, California IQAir
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Governor Newsom proclaims State of Emergency in Los Angeles for the Boyle Heights fire response - California State Portal | CA.gov
Jun 20, 2026 | 00:00 am
Governor Newsom proclaims State of Emergency in Los Angeles for the Boyle Heights fire response California State Portal | CA.gov
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Fire officials say SoCal’s wildfire season isn't seasonal - Spectrum News
Jun 12, 2026 | 00:00 am
Fire officials say SoCal’s wildfire season isn't seasonal Spectrum News
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Governor Newsom fast-tracks 400 wildfire prevention projects, expands prescribed fire, and unveils draft five-year action plan - California State Portal | CA.gov
Jun 5, 2026 | 00:00 am
Governor Newsom fast-tracks 400 wildfire prevention projects, expands prescribed fire, and unveils draft five-year action plan California State Portal | CA.gov
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California’s Wildfire Season Is Off to an Early Start. What’s Next? - The New York Times
Jun 4, 2026 | 00:00 am
California’s Wildfire Season Is Off to an Early Start. What’s Next? The New York Times
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After the Fires: Protecting LA’s Trees While Learning Lessons for the Future - UC Davis
May 26, 2026 | 00:00 am
After the Fires: Protecting LA’s Trees While Learning Lessons for the Future UC Davis
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4 Southern California wildfires that burned nearly 23,000 acres nearing full containment - CBS News
May 25, 2026 | 00:00 am
4 Southern California wildfires that burned nearly 23,000 acres nearing full containment CBS News
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Firefighters make progress on wildfires burning across Southern California - KTLA
May 22, 2026 | 00:00 am
Firefighters make progress on wildfires burning across Southern California KTLA
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California is stepping up by deploying more than 2,800 personnel and equipment to fight wildfires in the state - California State Portal | CA.gov
May 22, 2026 | 00:00 am
California is stepping up by deploying more than 2,800 personnel and equipment to fight wildfires in the state California State Portal | CA.gov
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Sandy Fire: Thousands under evacuation orders as wildfire spreads across southern California - EL PAÍS English
May 20, 2026 | 00:00 am
Sandy Fire: Thousands under evacuation orders as wildfire spreads across southern California EL PAÍS English
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Fires ring Southern California and it’s only May. What’s going on? - Los Angeles Times
May 20, 2026 | 00:00 am
Fires ring Southern California and it’s only May. What’s going on? Los Angeles Times
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Southern California fires: Air quality concerns rise as smoke from Sandy, Bain, Verona and Santa Rosa Island fires spreads - ABC7 Los Angeles
May 20, 2026 | 00:00 am
Southern California fires: Air quality concerns rise as smoke from Sandy, Bain, Verona and Santa Rosa Island fires spreads ABC7 Los Angeles
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Map: Where wildfires are burning in Southern California - NBC Los Angeles
May 20, 2026 | 00:00 am
Map: Where wildfires are burning in Southern California NBC Los Angeles
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Wildfire Crews Race to Keep Fierce California Blaze From Former Nuclear Reactor Site - Inside Climate News
May 19, 2026 | 00:00 am
Wildfire Crews Race to Keep Fierce California Blaze From Former Nuclear Reactor Site Inside Climate News
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All the wildfires burning in Southern California right now: Here’s what to know - KTLA
May 19, 2026 | 00:00 am
All the wildfires burning in Southern California right now: Here’s what to know KTLA
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More than 17,000 under evacuation orders as Southern California wildfire threatens homes - PBS
May 19, 2026 | 00:00 am
More than 17,000 under evacuation orders as Southern California wildfire threatens homes PBS
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Thousands under evacuation orders in southern California as wildfire threatens homes - The Guardian
May 19, 2026 | 00:00 am
Thousands under evacuation orders in southern California as wildfire threatens homes The Guardian
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Fast-growing southern California brush fire prompts evacuation orders - The Guardian
May 18, 2026 | 00:00 am
Fast-growing southern California brush fire prompts evacuation orders The Guardian
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Video: Southern California Fire Forces More Than 29,000 to Evacuate - The New York Times
May 18, 2026 | 00:00 am
Video: Southern California Fire Forces More Than 29,000 to Evacuate The New York Times
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Sandy Fire update: Thousands ordered to evacuate as Southern California wildfire threatens homes - ABC30 Fresno
May 18, 2026 | 00:00 am
Sandy Fire update: Thousands ordered to evacuate as Southern California wildfire threatens homes ABC30 Fresno
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California now faces a ‘fire year.’ How is the state preparing? - capradio.org
May 14, 2026 | 00:00 am
California now faces a ‘fire year.’ How is the state preparing? capradio.org
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Wildfire Map Spotlight: Springs Fire, Southern California - IQAir
Apr 9, 2026 | 00:00 am
Wildfire Map Spotlight: Springs Fire, Southern California IQAir
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Wildfire Map Spotlight: Springs Fire, Southern California - IQAir
Apr 9, 2026 | 00:00 am
Wildfire Map Spotlight: Springs Fire, Southern California IQAir
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California protection crews contain parts of wildfire that burned 4,100 acres - The Guardian
Apr 4, 2026 | 00:00 am
California protection crews contain parts of wildfire that burned 4,100 acres The Guardian
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'We can lose everything': Springs Fire creeps towards homes in Southern California - NBC News
Apr 4, 2026 | 00:00 am
'We can lose everything': Springs Fire creeps towards homes in Southern California NBC News
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Crews battle fast-growing wildfire in windy Southern California that's forced some to evacuate - AP News
Apr 3, 2026 | 00:00 am
Crews battle fast-growing wildfire in windy Southern California that's forced some to evacuate AP News
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Evacuations ordered as two wildfires break out in southern California - The Guardian
Apr 3, 2026 | 00:00 am
Evacuations ordered as two wildfires break out in southern California The Guardian
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California announces 300 wildfire projects fast-tracked in 300 days - California State Portal | CA.gov
Mar 20, 2026 | 00:00 am
California announces 300 wildfire projects fast-tracked in 300 days California State Portal | CA.gov
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A snow-fire bridge mechanism for the 2025 Southern California winter wildfire - Nature
Mar 19, 2026 | 00:00 am
A snow-fire bridge mechanism for the 2025 Southern California winter wildfire Nature
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Many L.A. fire survivors face insurance delays and can’t return home a year later - CalMatters
Jan 7, 2026 | 00:00 am
Many L.A. fire survivors face insurance delays and can’t return home a year later CalMatters
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A Year After the LA Fires: Pacific Palisades and Altadena Communities Recover - Cal OES News (.gov)
Jan 7, 2026 | 00:00 am
A Year After the LA Fires: Pacific Palisades and Altadena Communities Recover Cal OES News (.gov)
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Southern California fires: One year later - CalMatters
Jan 7, 2026 | 00:00 am
Southern California fires: One year later CalMatters
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