Los Angeles, wildfires

Chicago transplants flee wildfires raging across Los Angeles: ‘I just didn’t know how fast things could spread’
An estimated 180,000 people have fled their homes this week as firefighters battle to control several deadly wildfires across the Los Angeles area.
Some land in Chicago after fleeing Los Angeles as wildfires rage
Many said they were relieved to get out in time, but they are still very much concerned with what will be left when they return.
Ex-Chicagoans, former Mayor Lightfoot's relatives among 180,000 displaced by raging Los Angeles fires
"For those of us who are not physically there, we’re still trying to wrap our minds around that this really happened," Lightfoot told the Sun-Times Thursday. "It’s just so incredibly surreal."
Fire Country and Chicago Fire: CBS and NBC's Decision on Their Firefighter Series After Los Angeles Fires
The fires in the Los Angeles area continue to wreak havoc, destroying homes and forcing thousands to evacuate. In response to this tragedy, CBS changed its Friday night programming. Originally, a rerun of Fire Country,
Some former Chicago area residents lose everything in Los Angeles wildfires
The fires have scorched more than 45 square miles of the Los Angeles area—leaving total devastation behind. Homes, businesses, and cars are all gone, reduced to charred husks and ashes. Among those who lost their homes is Riley Golz, originally from the Chicago area.
Witnesses to Los Angeles wildfires land in Chicago
Just after noon Thursday, a flight came into O’Hare International Airport from Los Angeles International Airport. As Andrew Ramos reports, the passengers got an eagle’s-eye view of the devastation as the jet passed over the wildfires.
Former Mayor Lightfoot’s relatives among 180,000 displaced by raging Los Angeles fires
"For those of us who are not physically there, we’re still trying to wrap our minds around that this really happened," Lightfoot told the Sun-Times Thursday.
Chicagoans caught in Los Angeles wildfires are prepared for worst
Some Chicagoans, including CBS News Chicago Investigator Dorothy Tucker's sons, are prepared for the worst as the fires rage.
Former Chicago area woman loses everything in Los Angeles wildfires
Riley Golz lived in Altadena, and was able to rescue her cat shortly before flames consumed her house. Tara Molina reports.
Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot's family impacted by Los Angeles-area wildfires
The devastation is personal for former Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot. She told NBC Chicago her aunt and uncle, who are in their nineties live in Altadena. They made it out safely,
Chicago dog hotel offers a helping hand to evacuated Los Angeles pets
For anyone fleeing wildfires in the Los Angeles area and seeking refuge in Chicago, a local dog hotel is stepping up to help.
Sporting News on MSN14h
Chicago Bears swipe player recently released by Los Angeles Chargers
In preparation for their Wild Card playoff game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, the Los Angeles Chargers had to make ...
With their Los Angeles-area homes still smoldering, families return to search the ruins for memories
The blazes have killed at least 11 people, obliterated neighborhoods and left the nation's second-largest city on edge.
How does the Great Chicago Fire compare to Palisades fire? A look at the numbers
The most devastating wildfire in Los Angeles history continues to burn, evoking comparisons to The Great Chicago Fire that decimated the Windy City more than 150 years ago.