The devastating wildfires in Los Angeles carry a warning for western North Carolina: It could be next. Ironically, it’s a hurricane that has raised the fire risk. Hurricane Helene toppled trees ...

The devastating wildfires in Los Angeles carry a warning for western North Carolina: It could be next. Ironically, it’s a hurricane that has raised the fire risk.

Los Angeles fire departments deal with ... Marrone said the LA County Fire Department has 13 aerial assets available to fight the fires including ... 3 North Carolina cities named 2025 ...

He is a graduate of the University of North Carolina-Wilmington. ... has come under sharp criticism for a decrease in funding for the Los Angeles Fire Department amid the devastating wildfires.

The storm then advanced north, causing devastating flooding in western North Carolina on Sept. 27. The next day, Biden approved a disaster declaration for North Carolina. The Palisades fire in Los ...

That helped the fight against the Hughes Fire in the Castaic area north of Los Angeles, allowing helicopters to drop water, which kept it from growing, fire spokesperson Jeremy Ruiz said.

Chief Anthony Marrone of the Los Angeles County Fire Department said one priority tonight would be making sure crews, who have been battling the Hughes fire since 11 a.m., had time to eat and rest.

Firefighters fought to maintain the upper hand on a huge and rapidly moving wildfire that swept through rugged mountains north of Los Angeles and resulted in more than 50,000 people being put ...