Firefighting plane hit drone while responding to Palisades Fire
Just now4m agoA firefighting plane that was working over the area of the Palisades Fire struck a drone in the area today, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
Mandatory evacuation orders lifted in Hurst Fire
Just now6m agoThe mandatory evacuation orders for the Hurst Fire, burning in the Sylmar area of Los Angeles, have been lifted, the LAFD said.
Los Angeles County sends evacuation alert in error
Just now21m agoResidents all over Los Angeles, a region on edge after major destructive and deadly wildfires, got an audible alarm on their cell phones warning them of an evacuation warning — an alert which was sent in error, a county official said.
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