US: Emergency Declared as Boyle Heights Fire Continues to Burn in Los Angeles 4

A fire at a cold storage warehouse in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles continued to burn as of Monday, June 21. California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass each issued a Declaration of Emergency to support the ongoing firefight. Los Angeles County public health officials and the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) also issued a particle pollution advisory.

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A fire at a cold storage warehouse in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles continued to burn as of Sunday, June 21. California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass each issued a Declaration of Emergency to support the ongoing firefight.

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A fire at a cold storage warehouse in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles continued to burn as of Sunday, June 21. California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass each issued a Declaration of Emergency to support the ongoing firefight.

US: Emergency Declared as Boyle Heights Fire Continues to Burn in Los Angeles

A fire at a cold storage warehouse in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles continued to burn as of Sunday, June 21. California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass each issued a Declaration of Emergency to support the ongoing firefight.

US: Fast-Moving Qury Fire Tears Through Custer, Remains Uncontained in South Dakota

The Qury Fire, which ignited on Thursday, March 12, in Custer County, South Dakota, burned through approximately 7,000 acres and remains 0% contained as of Friday, forcing residents to evacuate and prompting a multi-agency response. Several roads in the area were closed, and officials urged the public to stay out of the area.

World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 - Davos

World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 - Davos

Governor of California, Gavin Newsom during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 - Davos

World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 - Davos

Governor of California, Gavin Newsom during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Gavin Newsom at World Economic Forum Annual Meeting - Davos

Gavin Newsom at World Economic Forum Annual Meeting - Davos

Governor of California, Gavin Newsom during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Gavin Newsom at World Economic Forum Annual Meeting - Davos

Gavin Newsom at World Economic Forum Annual Meeting - Davos

Governor of California, Gavin Newsom during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Gavin Newsom at World Economic Forum Annual Meeting - Davos

Gavin Newsom at World Economic Forum Annual Meeting - Davos

Governor of California, Gavin Newsom during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Gavin Newsom at World Economic Forum Annual Meeting - Davos

Gavin Newsom at World Economic Forum Annual Meeting - Davos

Governor of California, Gavin Newsom during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Gavin Newsom at World Economic Forum Annual Meeting - Davos

Gavin Newsom at World Economic Forum Annual Meeting - Davos

Governor of California, Gavin Newsom during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Gavin Newsom at World Economic Forum Annual Meeting - Davos

Gavin Newsom at World Economic Forum Annual Meeting - Davos

Governor of California, Gavin Newsom during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Gavin Newsom at World Economic Forum Annual Meeting - Davos

Gavin Newsom at World Economic Forum Annual Meeting - Davos

Governor of California, Gavin Newsom during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Gavin Newsom at World Economic Forum Annual Meeting - Davos

Gavin Newsom at World Economic Forum Annual Meeting - Davos

Governor of California, Gavin Newsom during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Gavin Newsom at World Economic Forum Annual Meeting - Davos

Gavin Newsom at World Economic Forum Annual Meeting - Davos

Governor of California, Gavin Newsom during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Gavin Newsom at World Economic Forum Annual Meeting - Davos

Gavin Newsom at World Economic Forum Annual Meeting - Davos

Governor of California, Gavin Newsom during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Gavin Newsom at World Economic Forum Annual Meeting - Davos

Gavin Newsom at World Economic Forum Annual Meeting - Davos

Governor of California, Gavin Newsom during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Gavin Newsom at World Economic Forum Annual Meeting - Davos

Gavin Newsom at World Economic Forum Annual Meeting - Davos

Governor of California, Gavin Newsom during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Gavin Newsom at World Economic Forum Annual Meeting - Davos

Gavin Newsom at World Economic Forum Annual Meeting - Davos

Governor of California, Gavin Newsom during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Gavin Newsom at World Economic Forum Annual Meeting - Davos

Gavin Newsom at World Economic Forum Annual Meeting - Davos

Governor of California, Gavin Newsom during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Gavin Newsom at World Economic Forum Annual Meeting - Davos

Gavin Newsom at World Economic Forum Annual Meeting - Davos

Governor of California, Gavin Newsom during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Gavin Newsom at World Economic Forum Annual Meeting - Davos

Gavin Newsom at World Economic Forum Annual Meeting - Davos

Governor of California, Gavin Newsom during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Gavin Newsom at World Economic Forum Annual Meeting - Davos

Gavin Newsom at World Economic Forum Annual Meeting - Davos

Governor of California, Gavin Newsom during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Gavin Newsom at World Economic Forum Annual Meeting - Davos

Gavin Newsom at World Economic Forum Annual Meeting - Davos

Governor of California, Gavin Newsom during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

RECAP: SoCal Hit by Christmas Eve Storm, Flash Flooding and Evacuations Reported

A powerful Christmas Eve storm fueled by an atmospheric river brought torrential rain to Southern California on Wednesday, December 24, triggering widespread flash flooding, debris flows, and mudslide risks. Evacuation and shelter-in-place orders were issued in several areas, including Wrightwood, where Highway 2 was washed out and fire crews assisted affected homes. Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency, and residents were urged to avoid travel.

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Torrential rains from a powerful atmospheric river triggered widespread flash flooding across Southern California on Wednesday, December 24, prompting evacuation orders, travel warnings, and a state of emergency declaration by Governor Gavin Newsom. The Christmas Eve storm brought rainfall rates of more than an inch per hour in some areas, caused widespread flooding in Los Angeles County, and raised the risk of mudslides in wildfire-scarred foothills.

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Torrential rains from a powerful atmospheric river triggered widespread flash flooding across Southern California on Wednesday, December 24, prompting evacuation orders, travel warnings, and a state of emergency declaration by Governor Gavin Newsom. The Christmas Eve storm brought rainfall rates of more than an inch per hour in some areas, caused widespread flooding in Los Angeles County, and raised the risk of mudslides in wildfire-scarred foothills.

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Torrential rains from a powerful atmospheric river triggered widespread flash flooding across Southern California on Wednesday, December 24, prompting evacuation orders, travel warnings, and a state of emergency declaration by Governor Gavin Newsom. The Christmas Eve storm brought rainfall rates of more than an inch per hour in some areas, caused widespread flooding in Los Angeles County, and raised the risk of mudslides in wildfire-scarred foothills.

US: Atmospheric River Triggers Flash Flooding Across Southern California 7

Torrential rains from a powerful atmospheric river triggered widespread flash flooding across Southern California on Wednesday, December 24, prompting evacuation orders, travel warnings, and a state of emergency declaration by Governor Gavin Newsom. The Christmas Eve storm brought rainfall rates of more than an inch per hour in some areas, caused widespread flooding in Los Angeles County, and raised the risk of mudslides in wildfire-scarred foothills.

US: Atmospheric River Triggers Flash Flooding Across Southern California 5

Torrential rains from a powerful atmospheric river triggered widespread flash flooding across Southern California on Wednesday, December 24, prompting evacuation orders, travel warnings, and a state of emergency declaration by Governor Gavin Newsom. The Christmas Eve storm brought rainfall rates of more than an inch per hour in some areas, caused widespread flooding in Los Angeles County, and raised the risk of mudslides in wildfire-scarred foothills.

US: Atmospheric River Triggers Flash Flooding Across Southern California 4

Torrential rains from a powerful atmospheric river triggered widespread flash flooding across Southern California on Wednesday, December 24, prompting evacuation orders, travel warnings, and a state of emergency declaration by Governor Gavin Newsom. The Christmas Eve storm brought rainfall rates of more than an inch per hour in some areas, caused widespread flooding in Los Angeles County, and raised the risk of mudslides in wildfire-scarred foothills, with forecasters warning of dangerous conditions that could persist through Christmas Day

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Torrential rains from a powerful atmospheric river triggered widespread flash flooding across Southern California on Wednesday, December 24, prompting evacuation orders, travel warnings, and a state of emergency declaration by Governor Gavin Newsom. The Christmas Eve storm brought rainfall rates of more than an inch per hour in some areas, caused widespread flooding in Los Angeles County, and raised the risk of mudslides in wildfire-scarred foothills, with forecasters warning of dangerous conditions that could persist through Christmas Day

US: Atmospheric River Triggers Flash Flooding Across Southern California

Torrential rains from a powerful atmospheric river triggered widespread flash flooding across Southern California on Wednesday, December 24, prompting evacuation orders, travel warnings, and a state of emergency declaration by Governor Gavin Newsom. The Christmas Eve storm brought rainfall rates of more than an inch per hour in some areas, caused widespread flooding in Los Angeles County, and raised the risk of mudslides in wildfire-scarred foothills, with forecasters warning of dangerous conditions that could persist through Christmas Day

Disneys ABC pulls Jimmy Kimmel Live

Disneys ABC pulls Jimmy Kimmel Live

File - A view of Jimmy Kimmel Live on March 31, 2020 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States. Los Angeles tourism and entertainment industry businesses are temporarily closed amid the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic after the 'Safer at Home' order issued by both Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti at the county level and California Governor Gavin Newsom at the state level on Thursday, March 19, 2020 which will stay in effect until at least April 19, 2020. - Disney's ABC pulls 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 after FCC chair criticizes the host's Charlie Kirk comments. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

US: Swollen Guadalupe River Surges Amid Deadly Texas Floods

Devastating flooding struck parts of Central Texas on Friday, July 4, leaving at least 81 dead and 41 still missing. This video captures the violent surge of the swollen Guadalupe River in Center Point, Kerr County, as it sweeps away debris.

US: House Smashes Into Bridge as Deadly Floods Strike Central Texas

Devastating flooding hit parts of Central Texas on Friday, July 4, killing at least 81 people with 41 more missing. This video shows debris and a house barreling down the Guadalupe River in Center Point, Kerr County, smashing into a bridge.

Aftermath Of Los Angeles Wildfires

Aftermath Of Los Angeles Wildfires

A view of the remains of a scorched structure amidst the rubble in Malibu, California on January 12, 2025. The California wildfires have collectively scorched nearly 38,000 acres, with Governor Gavin Newsom describing them as among the most severe in U.S. history, and damages projected to exceed $135 billion. Photo by Sahab Zaribaf/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Aftermath Of Los Angeles Wildfires

Aftermath Of Los Angeles Wildfires

A view of the remains of a burned car in Malibu, California on January 12, 2025. The California fires have burned a total of nearly 38,000 acres, with Governor Gavin Newsom describing them as the worst wildfires in U.S. history, with damages expected to exceed $135 billion. Photo by Sahab Zaribaf/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Aftermath Of Los Angeles Wildfires

Aftermath Of Los Angeles Wildfires

A view of the remains of a burned car in Malibu, California on January 12, 2025. The California fires have burned a total of nearly 38,000 acres, with Governor Gavin Newsom describing them as the worst wildfires in U.S. history, with damages expected to exceed $135 billion. Photo by Sahab Zaribaf/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Aftermath Of Los Angeles Wildfires

Aftermath Of Los Angeles Wildfires

A view of the remains of a scorched structure amidst the rubble in Malibu, California on January 12, 2025. The California wildfires have collectively scorched nearly 38,000 acres, with Governor Gavin Newsom describing them as among the most severe in U.S. history, and damages projected to exceed $135 billion. Photo by Sahab Zaribaf/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Aftermath Of Los Angeles Wildfires

Aftermath Of Los Angeles Wildfires

A view of the remains of a scorched structure amidst the rubble in Malibu, California on January 12, 2025. The California wildfires have collectively scorched nearly 38,000 acres, with Governor Gavin Newsom describing them as among the most severe in U.S. history, and damages projected to exceed $135 billion. Photo by Sahab Zaribaf/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Aftermath Of Los Angeles Wildfires

Aftermath Of Los Angeles Wildfires

A view of the remains of a scorched structure amidst the rubble in Malibu, California on January 12, 2025. The California wildfires have collectively scorched nearly 38,000 acres, with Governor Gavin Newsom describing them as among the most severe in U.S. history, and damages projected to exceed $135 billion. Photo by Sahab Zaribaf/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Aftermath Of Los Angeles Wildfires

Aftermath Of Los Angeles Wildfires

A view of the remains of a scorched structure amidst the rubble in Malibu, California on January 12, 2025. The California wildfires have collectively scorched nearly 38,000 acres, with Governor Gavin Newsom describing them as among the most severe in U.S. history, and damages projected to exceed $135 billion. Photo by Sahab Zaribaf/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Aftermath Of Los Angeles Wildfires

Aftermath Of Los Angeles Wildfires

A view of the remains of a scorched structure amidst the rubble in Malibu, California on January 12, 2025. The California wildfires have collectively scorched nearly 38,000 acres, with Governor Gavin Newsom describing them as among the most severe in U.S. history, and damages projected to exceed $135 billion. Photo by Sahab Zaribaf/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Aftermath Of Los Angeles Wildfires

Aftermath Of Los Angeles Wildfires

A view of the remains of a scorched structure amidst the rubble in Malibu, California on January 12, 2025. The California wildfires have collectively scorched nearly 38,000 acres, with Governor Gavin Newsom describing them as among the most severe in U.S. history, and damages projected to exceed $135 billion. Photo by Sahab Zaribaf/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Aftermath Of Los Angeles Wildfires

Aftermath Of Los Angeles Wildfires

A view of the remains of a scorched structure amidst the rubble in Malibu, California on January 12, 2025. The California wildfires have collectively scorched nearly 38,000 acres, with Governor Gavin Newsom describing them as among the most severe in U.S. history, and damages projected to exceed $135 billion. Photo by Sahab Zaribaf/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

California Wildfires Aftermath

California Wildfires Aftermath

Local residents ride to check the condition of the areas ravaged by the Palisades fire in Los Angeles County, California, the United States, on January 13, 2025. Los Angeles police authorities have made 34 arrests in wildfire-ravaged areas, Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said Monday. Those arrests were related to burglary, looting, illegal drone operations, people entering restricted areas with guns and narcotics, and curfew violations, Luna said. A night-time curfew between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. is in place across the disaster zones around Pacific Palisades and Altadena, areas worst hit by the fires. California Governor Gavin Newsom has deployed an additional 1,000 members of the California National Guard to Los Angeles on Sunday, bringing the total number of CalGuard service members in the region to about 2,500, according to the governor's office. Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

California Wildfires Aftermath

California Wildfires Aftermath

National Guard soldiers stand guard at an area ravaged by the Palisades fire in Los Angeles County, California, the United States, on January 13, 2025. Los Angeles police authorities have made 34 arrests in wildfire-ravaged areas, Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said Monday. Those arrests were related to burglary, looting, illegal drone operations, people entering restricted areas with guns and narcotics, and curfew violations, Luna said. A night-time curfew between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. is in place across the disaster zones around Pacific Palisades and Altadena, areas worst hit by the fires. California Governor Gavin Newsom has deployed an additional 1,000 members of the California National Guard to Los Angeles on Sunday, bringing the total number of CalGuard service members in the region to about 2,500, according to the governor's office. Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

California Wildfires Aftermath

California Wildfires Aftermath

Officers work on the road as the routes leading to areas ravaged by the Palisades fire remain closed in Los Angeles County, California, the United States, on January 13, 2025. Los Angeles police authorities have made 34 arrests in wildfire-ravaged areas, Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said Monday. Those arrests were related to burglary, looting, illegal drone operations, people entering restricted areas with guns and narcotics, and curfew violations, Luna said. A night-time curfew between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. is in place across the disaster zones around Pacific Palisades and Altadena, areas worst hit by the fires. California Governor Gavin Newsom has deployed an additional 1,000 members of the California National Guard to Los Angeles on Sunday, bringing the total number of CalGuard service members in the region to about 2,500, according to the governor's office. Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM