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Death toll rises to 24 in LA wildfires, more wind expected

At least 24 people have died in the fires that have destroyed more than 12,000 structures since starting last Tuesday.
Experts say most homes destroyed by wildfires aren’t overcome by flames but burn after being ignited by airborne embers.
Researchers are examining how firebrands are produced to improve models about how wildfires spread and defensive measures for homes.
There’s a need to strategically incorporate preparedness for wildfire embers in more areas than currently done.

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The Korea Times

Small airborne embers play big role in spread of wildfires

While authorities still don’t know what sparked the deadly fires in the Los Angeles area, they do know one clear way the flames have spread: embers.

1 month ago·Korea, Republic of

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Associated Press News

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Small airborne embers play a big role in the spread of wildfires

While authorities don’t know what sparked the deadly fires in the Los Angeles area, they do know that embers have helped spread the flames. Contrary to popular belief, experts say

1 month ago·United States

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Associated Press News

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Small airborne embers play a big role in the spread of wildfires

While authorities don’t know what sparked the deadly fires in the Los Angeles area, they do know that embers have helped spread the flames. Contrary to popular belief, experts say

1 month ago·United States

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The Epoch Times

LIVE NOW: Los Angeles Officials Give Update on Wildfire Incidents

California Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) holds an incident briefing at 6:00 p.m. ET on Jan. 13 on its efforts to battle the Palisades fire. ...

1 month ago·New York, United States

‘Jeopardy!’ Pauses Production This Week Due To L.A. Wildfires

Jeopardy! is the latest show to be affected by the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. Deadline understands that the game show, currently in its 41st season, has paused production this week. The show films at Sony’s lot in Culver City. It was set to shoot shows between Wednesday and Friday but will reschedule these dates. It’s not clear when it will return to production but was next set to film January 27. The show, which is exec produce…

1 month ago·Los Angeles, United States

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Cowboy State Daily

Cowboy State Daily | 24 Wyoming Firefighters On The Ground Battling California Fires, More On The Way

As of Monday, 24 Wyoming firefighters were in Southern California helping fire devastating wildfires that have killed at least 24 people. More Wyoming crews are set to join them soon.

1 month ago

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PBS NewsHour

Dangerous winds pick up as crews continue to battle devastating LA-area fires

Dangerous wind conditions are picking up speed and threatening to spread devastating fires in Southern California. Four of the major fires have burned through more than 62 square miles. At least 25 people have died, nearly 30 more are missing and several communities have been reduced to ash. Geoff Bennett discussed more with California State Fire Marshal Daniel Berlant.

1 month ago·Washington, United States

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