L.A. fires latest: Close to 200,000 people remain under mandatory evacuation
As high winds persist, Los Angeles struggles with water and firefighting staffing challenges. Authorities say “thousands” of homes and businesses are destroyed. At least five people have died.
Altadena Town Council chair talks about disaster response from the Eaton fire
NPR’s Juana Summers talks with Victoria Knapp, chair of Altadena Town Council, about the destruction in her town from the Eaton fire.
Carter to be laid to rest in Georgia following today’s funeral service
Former president Jimmy Carter will be laid to rest in his hometown of Plains, Ga. He died Dec. 29 at the age of 100, and was honored with a National Funeral Service in Washington, D.C.
Powerful winds fueling the California wildfires are expected through Friday
Red flag warnings are in effect for parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties, as the National Weather Service warns that powerful winds and low humidity will increase the risk of fire.
Photos: Los Angeles wildfires threaten lives, homes and cultural landmarks
The fires have forced mass evacuations. Firefighters are struggling to control a patchwork of deadly blazes that have killed at least five people and leveled entire communities.
Billy Crystal, Paris Hilton, other celebrities share LA fire experiences, resources
The California wildfires are burning in the middle of what’s usually a busy awards season in Hollywood, home to many celebrities.
Former President Jimmy Carter: The ‘Fresh Air’ interviews (Part 2)
The 39th president spoke with Terry Gross in 1995, 2001 and 2005 about poetry, Sept. 11 and his concerns about how intertwined politics and religion had become. Carter died on Dec. 29 at age 100.
Mail service is suspended, and trading floors are silent, in honor of Jimmy Carter
Post offices are closed and mail delivery is suspended Thursday on the national day of mourning for former President Jimmy Carter. The stock market and some national parks are also closed.
LA councilwoman Traci Park discusses the wildfires that have devastated the area
Los Angeles councilwoman Traci Park, who represents the Pacific Palisades, joins the program to discuss the wildfires that have devastated the area.
Wildfires upend lives in Southern California. And, Jimmy Carter’s state funeral
Wildfires drastically impact life in Southern California, destroying neighborhoods. Here’s where things stand. And, what to expect from former President Jimmy Carter’s state funeral today.
WATCH: The latest official updates on the Los Angeles wildfires
The multiplying fires have killed at least five people, forced widespread evacuation orders and burned tens of thousands of acres, destroying homes, businesses and cultural landmarks.
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