Massive out-of-control wildfires are ripping through California, causing insurmountable destruction and the evacuation of thousandsincoastal cities.
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Pepperdine University’s shelter-in-place policy during Woolsey Fire sparks controversy
Officials said the shelter-in-place protocols have been successful for two decades
‘Like the gates of hell opened up’: Thousands fled Paradise ahead of Camp Fire
Authorities say at least five people died in their vehicles, and another three were found outside.
Amid rubble of house, husband finds wife’s ring
When the fire broke out in Paradise, state warden Jake Olsen was one of many law enforcement agents who rushed to help those in need. On Saturday, his colleague helped him sift through the rubble and found his wife’s wedding ring.(Nov 10)
Thousands lost homes in California’s Camp Fire. Where will they go once shelters close?
Officials say Butte County simply doesn’t have the capacity to absorb the amount of people displaced by the fire.
A ‘brigade of volunteers’ battles flames in their Malibu neighborhood
More than 13 homes destroyed in Point Dume neighborhood, around 20 in Malibu West
Today in History for November 11th
Highlights of this day in history: An armistice ends the fighting in World War I; Pilgrims sign Mayflower Compact; Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat dies; Author Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. and actor Leonardo DiCaprio born. (Nov. 11)
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Firefighter groups: Trump’s California wildfire tweet was ‘shameful’ and ‘ill-informed’
The presidents of two professional firefighters associations havedenounced President Donald Trump’s tweets about California’s devastating fires.
Mike Pompeo meets French FM Le Drian in Paris
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met with French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian on Saturday. The pair held a meeting at the French Foreign Ministry in Paris. (Nov. 10)
Southern California wildfire destroys homes
A raging Southern California wildfire has triggered a mandatory evacuation order for the entire beachside city of Malibu. The fire broke out Thursday northwest of Los Angeles and roared southward, jumping the U.S. 101 freeway. (Nov. 9)
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