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As U.S. President Donald Trump heads to hurricane-battered western North Carolina and wildfire-ravaged Los Angeles, here’s a look at what could change with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) during his presidency. CBC | World News
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Evacuations ordered as new, fast-moving wildfire threatens remote communities north of L.A.
Evacuations were ordered on Wednesday for remote communities near a new, fast-moving wildfire in mountains north of Los Angeles, as Southern California endured another round of dangerous winds ahead of possible rain over the weekend. CBC | World News
Read More »Why those in L.A. whose homes were spared in wildfires could still face serious health risks
The massive scale of the Los Angeles wildfires means even people whose homes didn’t burn down face health concerns from airborne compounds in the ash and smoke, researchers say. CBC | World News
Read More »What is the pink powder fire crews are dropping on L.A., and how does it work?
Some of the visuals coming out of Los Angeles County over the past week show a vivid pink substance coating streets, cars and plants. This is fire retardant, dropped by aerial firefighting tankers in massive plumes of red or pink to slow down fires. But how does it work, and is it safe? CBC | World News
Read More »Environmental, political climates elicit uneasy feelings ahead of 2028 Olympics in L.A.
As CBC Sports senior contributor Morgan Campbell writes, it’s too early to create an exact picture of the environmental and political landscapes we’ll inhabit four years from now, but recent developments can potentially leave you feeling uneasy. CBC | Sports News
Read More »What some Canadians saved from the L.A. wildfires — ice skates, a guitar and grandma’s quilt
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Read More »How big are the L.A. fires? Putting the devastation in visual context
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Read More »Nearly 1,000 inmates are helping to fight the L.A. wildfires. The ethics are complicated
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Read More »NBA postpones game between Lakers, Hornets due to L.A. wildfires
The NBA postponed the Los Angeles Lakers’ home game against the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday with several massive wildfires burning across the greater Los Angeles area. CBC | World News
Read More »Cancellations and chaos continue as Hollywood reacts to ongoing L.A. fires
The toll of the devastating fires still churning through Los Angeles is compounding for the film industry as the crisis enters its third day, with more events being postponed and stars like Billy Crystal and Mandy Moore mourning the destruction of their homes. CBC | World News
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