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Good news for Southern California wildfires: Rain in forecast (but there's a catch)

Southern California is about to get its first significant rainfall in months, bringing desperately needed relief after dry conditions and hazardous winds fueled a series of wildfires in January. The rain could start as early as Saturday afternoon and last through Monday night with the heaviest rain coming on Sunday,

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

With Rain in Forecast, Weary Los Angeles Hopeful of Progress Against Wildfires

California firefighters could make more headway in containing three major wildfires burning in and around Los Angeles on Friday, as the latest round of blistering winds calm and the area's first rainfall in months arrives over the weekend.

CNN on MSN · 18h

Southern California’s first rainfall of the year could help or hurt wildfire victims as fire continues to flare in San Diego

With parts of Los Angeles County still smoldering from wildfires, the expected rain this weekend would seem like a welcome relief. But how the rain falls could make the difference between a disaster respite or a disaster repeat.

Fact checking Trump's claims about California wildfires

The New York Times · 9h

California Wildfires: After Trump visit, expected rain may boost firefighting efforts

President Trump repeated falsehoods about California’s firefighting efforts on Friday and blamed Democratic officials for a wide variety of issues affecting the response to wildfires as he toured areas of Los Angeles damaged by the disaster.

CBS News · 18h

Fact checking Trump's claims about the California wildfires

President Trump has called on California Gov. Gavin Newsom to "release the water." and claimed FEMA lacked the funds to respond to the L.A. fires. Here's what to know.

Associated Press · 13h

President Trump tours area affected by wildfires, says federal government behind California ’100%′

U.S. President Donald Trump pledged his support for California as he toured areas affected by wildfires. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.

1hon MSN

Peters' Forest Management Bill, Revived After L.A. Wildfires, Passes House

The House of Representatives has passed the Fix Our Forests Act, legislation aimed at sharpening forest management strategies ...

17h

Wildfires Are Revealing the Limits of Our Hydrant Systems

While hydrants can play a role in fighting a wildfire in its early stages, the systems weren’t designed to combat the large ...

9mon MSN

Mel Gibson praises Trump's California visit amid LA wildfires: 'It’s like daddy arrived'

The star of the "Daddy's Home" film franchise says President Donald Trump's visit for wildlife relief is "like daddy arrived" ...

23hon MSN

Trump to tour LA wildfires after threats to withhold aid over water policy, voter ID

President Donald Trump is scheduled to tour the damage by the devastating LA wildfires as he threatens to withhold funding ...

8h

California's Housing Market Isn't Moving—and the L.A. Wildfires Are Adding to a Growing Problem

California real estate has seen unprecedented losses because of the Los Angeles wildfires —but even before the fires, the ...

2hon MSN

As schools in LA reopen, parents worry about harmful ash from wildfires

Weeks after the worst of the deadly fires tore through Los Angeles suburbs, families are grappling with the reality that ...

9hon MSN

What Los Angeles can do to make its homes safer from wildfires as it rebuilds

Experts in fire mitigation and climate science said LA should use the fires as an opportunity to design more resilient ...

20h

For Oscar nominees like Demi Moore and James Mangold, recognition amid the L.A. wildfires brings 'deep humility'

James Mangold, who was nominated for Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay for A Complete Unknown, told Variety, “I was ...

11hon MSN

Trump Pledges to ‘Take Care’ of Recovery in Los Angeles After Wildfires

The president toured severely damaged areas of Pacific Palisades after meeting with California Gov. Gavin Newsom.

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