Death toll rises as fire crews in Los Angeles brace for more heavy winds
The Palisades and Eaton fires burning in Southern California have destroyed more than 12,000 structures.
The Palisades and Eaton fires burning in Southern California have destroyed more than 12,000 structures.
Days after fires began tearing through homes in the Los Angeles area, families are returning to smoldering neighborhoods as firefighters continue their battle against the deadly wildfires.
Former State Department officials say they worry about how far Washington is willing to go to support Israel during the ongoing war in Gaza.
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Nonprofit groups are working to distribute essential supplies to those impacted by the fires across the Los Angeles area.
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An investigation is underway into an unauthorized drone that hit a firefighting aircraft while it battled raging wildfires in Los Angeles last week.
Andrea Pasinetti was out of town when he got the call when a wildfire broke out in Pacific Palisades, where his home and three dogs were. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti was reporting nearby.
FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell said that L.A. officials were "very prepared" for wildfire, noting that the area is prone to fires.
The Los Angeles Fire Department rebutted speculation that its chief, Kristin Crowley, had been dismissed as crews continue to battle the wildfires across the region.
Genasys, the company behind Los Angeles' emergency alert technology, said it has "not been able to replicate" an error that sent inaccurate information to millions.
Nonprofit groups are working to distribute essential supplies to those impacted by the fires across the Los Angeles area.
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Days after fires began tearing through homes in the Los Angeles area, families are returning to smoldering neighborhoods as firefighters continue their battle against the deadly wildfires.
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As the Israel-Hamas war continues and the Gaza death toll rises, former State Department officials tell 60 Minutes their concerns about how the Biden administration has handled the war.
The fires burning in the Los Angeles area have also brought with them political battles. California officials have been pushing back on attacks and claims of incompetence from President-elect Donald Trump and some of his allies. Tom Hanson has more.
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Actor Milo Ventimiglia, best known for his roles in "This is Us" and "Gilmore Girls," spoke about losing his home in the L.A.-area wildfires as he and his pregnant wife prepare to welcome their baby soon. Ventimiglia spoke to CBS News as he returned to his home after evacuating.
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