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Man sets California probation officer on fire during struggle, authorities say
A 39-year-old Stockton man was charged with attempted murder and arson after allegedly setting a probation officer ablaze.
Is FEMA abandoning California?
California frequently suffers some of the costliest disasters in the country. Now state officials fear they’ll be left to face them without federal funding.
13-year-old suspected of lighting fireworks that ignited Southern California brush fire
Laguna Beach police said they identified the suspect as a 13-year-old boy, who was arrested on suspicion of felony reckless burning of forest land.
California ‘loophole’ helped man behind Esparto fireworks land explosives permits
Shipping records show that Devastating Pyrotechnics imported large amounts of raw chemicals often used to manufacture fireworks.
California fire season kicks off with a blazing bang
The Eaton and Palisades fires in January caused an unprecedented level of destruction, killing at least 30 people, destroying more than 16,000 homes in L.A. County and leaving a burn zone 2½ times the size of New York’s Manhattan. Two weeks into peak fire season, wildfires are spreading in California. Officials say it’s just the beginning.
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Madre Fire burning over 79,000 acres in California, largest in the state this year
The fire has prompted evacuation orders, warnings and highway closures in San Luis Obispo County about 100 miles north of Los Angeles.
Madre Fire in California explodes to nearly 80,000 acres
A massive California wildfire has prompted evacuation orders and a highway closure. The Madre Fire ignited Wednesday afternoon in San Luis Obispo County, according to Cal Fire. It has since grown to 79,936 acres and is 30% contained as of Sunday, fire officials said.
Cal Fire rolled out an AI chatbot. Don’t ask it about evacuation orders
Currently, the chatbot is unable to provide information about evacuation orders associated with fires. When asked who issues evacuation orders, it sometimes correctly said law enforcement, while other times said it didn’t know. Cal Fire’s Sanchez said it’s reasonable to expect the chatbot to be able to answer questions about evacuations.
California Wolf Fire Map, Update as Huge Blaze Sparks Evacuations
"The fire continues to burn at a moderate rate," Cal Fire said, adding that hundreds of firefighters were working through the night.
FBI offers $50,000 reward for info on person who 'appeared to fire a gun at law enforcement' during California ICE clashes
The FBI offered a $50,000 reward for a person who appeared to point and fire a weapon at federal law enforcement officers in Southern California on Thursday.
Update: Containment of Springs Fire in San Diego County grows to 75%
A crew of 271 firefighters succeeded in containing 75% of the fire as of Saturday morning. The cause is, however, still b
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