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Khloe Kardashian Criticizes Firefighter Budget Cuts Amid L.A. Wildfire Disaster

While it is unknown if much of the Kardashian-Jenner clan has been affected by the wildfires, older sister Kim Kardashian 's $70 million dollar Malibu home was reportedly close to an area of destruction along the Pacific Coast Highway due to the Palisades fire.

FOX News on MSN · 3h

LA fire sounded alarm on budget cuts impacting wildfire response: memo

The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) chief warned a month ago that budget cuts had plunged it into "unprecedented operational challenges" which would hamper its wildfire response.

CBS News on MSN · 14h

A month before fires, L.A. fire chief warned about impact of budget cuts

The Los Angeles Fire Department's budget was cut by $17.6 million, about 2%, this fiscal year. The fire chief warned last month it would make it harder to respond to emergencies.

Yahoo · 15h

L.A. fire chief on whether budget cuts impacted the fire response

Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley spoke to "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell about whether $17 million in budget cuts hindered the agency's wildfire response.

Southern California, Ventura County Fire Department

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Palisades Fire: Local firefighter injured while deployed on a Southern California wildfire

A Ventura County firefighter was struck by a vehicle Tuesday while deployed on the Palisades Fire. The Ventura County Fire Department said the firefighter was taken to a local hospital in stable condition. His injuries were described as minor, officials said.

Yahoo · 1d

5 dead in Southern California wildfires

As deadly wildfires continue to burn out of control in Southern California, at least 5 are confirmed dead and more firefighters are desperately needed on the frontlines.

Reuters on MSN · 1d

Firefighters battle to extinguish homes set ablaze by Palisades wildfire

Firefighters doused homes set ablaze by wildfires that have killed at least two people and forced tens of thousands were forced to evacuate. Video credit: Ventura County Fire Department PIO.

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Drunk firefighter causes chaos in first class — forcing pilot to make emergency landing, police say

Exclusive: Robert Solesky admitted to ‘aggressively’ grabbing a flight attendant by the lapels, but insisted that “it was a ...

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Firefighter Comforts Dog Wandering Burning California Neighborhood While Battling L.A. Wildfires

Footage captured of the Eaton Fire in Altadena, Calif., shows a firefighter hosing down a burning house with one hand while ...

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Chicago firefighter injured while battling fire on Southwest Side

CHICAGO (CBS) — A firefighter was injured while responding to a fire Friday morning on the city's Southwest Side. The fire appeared to have occurred at a warehouse in the 5700 block of South Kedzie ...

Ex-firefighter sues Centereach Fire Department, says he was fired because of his age, disability

Lou Cassara, 61, said chronic leg pain, arthritis and a torn meniscus left him unable to climb a flight of stairs to a second ...

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25-Year-Old Firefighter Injured, 'Multiple Burn Victims' Reported as Fire Continues to Burn Through Palisades

The firefighter, a 25-year-old woman, “sustained a serious head injury around 8:30 p.m. local time on Tuesday, Jan. 7, ...

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Search continues for missing former firefighter

The search for a former firefighter from Beverley who went missing is continuing as police appeal for witnesses. Richard ...

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ABC News' Muir mocked for making his firefighter coat more form-fitting for wildfire report

Social media users criticized ABC News anchor David Muir for appearing to make his clothing more form-fitting during his coverage of the California wildfires.