L.A. IN FLAMES LATEST UPDATES : Over 12,000 structures destroyed, displaced 88,000 people, WINDS THREATEN NEW CHAOS

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🚨🇺🇸L.A. IN FLAMES: WINDS WHIP WILDFIRE NIGHTMARE

Entire neighborhoods? Gone. Over 12,000 structures destroyed.

Evacuation orders have displaced 88,000 people, with no end in sight.

Firefighters are holding the line, even as 50+ mph winds send embers flying miles ahead.

Conditions are so bad, planes dropping water are sometimes grounded.

Governor Newsom says this could out-cost Katrina, with damages nearing $150 billion.

The battle against the flames—and bureaucracy—is far from over.

Source: Reuters

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🚨DELUSIONAL KIMMEL: TRUMP ATTACKS LA FIREFIGHTERS CAUSE THEY’RE NOT WHITE ENOUGH

“The fact that they chose to attack our firefighters, who…aren’t white enough to be out there risking their lives on our behalf, it’s disgusting but not surprising.”

Mario Nawfal

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🚨LA FIREFIGHTERS BRACE FOR EXTREME WINDS AS WILDFIRES RAGE

Los Angeles firefighters are on high alert as intense winds return, threatening to fan 2 devastating wildfires.

The Palisades Fire (23,713 acres, 14% contained) and Eaton Fire (14,117 acres, 33% contained) have killed 24 people and destroyed over 12,000 structures.

Chief Kristin Crowley warned: “This setup is as bad as it gets. We are not in the clear.”

With 92,000 evacuees and rising death tolls, LA faces a grim reality. Meanwhile, 10 arrests include 9 for looting and 1 for arson.

Biden pledged disaster aid, but GOP lawmakers push for conditions, citing California’s resource mismanagement.

Sources: Reuters

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🇺🇸FEMA OPENS DISASTER CENTERS FOR LA WILDFIRE VICTIMS

FEMA is opening two disaster recovery centers in Los Angeles and Pasadena on Jan. 14 to help those impacted by the Eaton and Palisades fires.

The centers will assist with federal aid applications, provide updates on claims, and offer guidance on appeals.

Locations: UCLA Research Park and Pasadena City College.

FEMA funds cover home repairs, lost property, medical needs, and more.

California officials warn of scams targeting wildfire survivors.

Critics worry FEMA will not be able to cover this level of disaster as they are still struggling to mend states after the last hurricanes.

The Centers:

UCLA Research Park West

10850 West Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90064

Hours of operation – Daily: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Pasadena City College Community Education Center

3035 East Foothill Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91106

Hours of operation – Daily: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Source: Daily News

Mario Nawfal

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🚨🇺🇸 FIRE CREWS GAIN GROUND ON LA INFERNOS, BUT WINDS THREATEN NEW CHAOS

Firefighters are battling the deadly Los Angeles wildfires that have claimed 24 lives and scorched over 60 square miles.

Updates:

Palisades Fire: 23,713 acres, 14% contained.

Eaton Fire: 14,117 acres, 33% contained.

Hurst Fire: 800 acres, 95% contained.

With 15,000 responders deployed, officials warn that rising winds in the coming days could reignite danger.

Source: CNN

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🇺🇸SONY DONATES $5M TO L.A. FIRE RELIEF EFFORTS

Sony Music Group announced a $5 million emergency aid package to support Los Angeles wildfire relief and rebuilding efforts.

The donation will help local communities and first responders impacted by the devastating fires.

The company expressed gratitude to firefighters for their ongoing work on the front lines, saying, “Our hearts go out to everyone impacted by this tragic situation.”

Source: @OilLondonTv

Mario Nawfal

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🚨🇺🇸 LOOTERS AND ARSON SUSPECT CHARGED AS LA WILDFIRES DEVASTATE COMMUNITIES

Los Angeles County DA Nathan Hochman announced charges against looters targeting homes in Pacific Palisades and Altadena evacuation zones, along with an arson suspect in Azusa.

Hochman also pledged to investigate price gouging and scams tied to the disaster:

“These individuals are exploiting tragedy for personal gain.”

Source: Fox

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🚨🇺🇸 BREAKING: NEW FIRE IGNITES EAST OF LOS ANGELES, EVACUATIONS URGED AHEAD OF DANGEROUS WINDS

Firefighters are battling the Jurupa Fire, which broke out near the Santa Ana River in Riverside County Monday evening.

The fire, now over 1 acre, is spreading in the riverbed, prompting evacuation warnings for homes near Jurupa Avenue, Crest Avenue, and Van Buren Boulevard.

Crews are racing to protect structures and contain flames ahead of severe Santa Ana winds forecast for Tuesday.

Residents needing extra time to evacuate have been urged to leave immediately.

Source: KTLA5

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🚨🇺🇸 GRAMMYS MUST GO ON! LA FIRES WON’T STOP THE SHOW

Recording Academy announces music’s biggest night will proceed in Los Angeles despite raging infernos, thousands homeless, and mounting death toll.

But hey, they’re pledging $1 million – about the cost of three celebrity gift bags.

CEO Mason:

“The music community is being severely impacted.”

Because nothing says “we care” quite like hosting an awards show in a disaster zone.

Source: WaPo

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🚨🇺🇸 BRUSH FIRE ERUPTS NEAR SAN DIEGO, SPREADING SOUTH OF MIRAMAR BASE

A 3-4 acre brush fire broke out north of San Diego, just south of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, at 2:22 p.m., San Diego Fire-Rescue confirmed.

Incident command reports the fire is spreading moderately in light fuels.

Favorable winds are keeping structures out of immediate danger, officials said.

Crews are actively working to contain the blaze.

Source: NBC