Hughes Fire forces partial evacuation of 5,000+ person Los Angeles jail
A fast-moving California fire has forced authorities to evacuate part of a 5,000-person jail in Los Angeles County. The Hughes Fire, which broke out Wednesday afternoon in Castaic, is 0 percent ...
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New Wildfires Are Breaking Out in LA
Firefighters were quick to action on the Sepulveda Fire off Interstate 405 near the Bel-Air neighborhood. “We were able to ...
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Why Over 800 Inmates Have Been Tapped to Help Fight the L.A. Fires
Before joining PEOPLE she was a writer and digital editor at notable media outlets, including ABC News, The Shade Room, Madame Noire, Hello Beautiful and Brit + Co. As the devastating Los Angeles ...
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After arrests during wildfires, Los Angeles County DA Hochman looks to make looting a felony
The specific changes being called for are detailed in the statement issued Tuesday by the LA County DA's office. "There is a special place in jail for those who exploit the vulnerable in the wake ...
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Inmates Can Make Up Nearly A Third Of Those Fighting California Fires
and the Los Angeles County Fire Department. For perspective, in 2023 to 2024, the Los Angeles Fire Department has 3,902 employees (3,246 uniformed firefighters and 353 professional support ...