Trump blames Canada for wildfire smoke, threatens added tariffs

President Trump says Canada should be forced to pay “billions of dollars” for the wildfire smoke that has blanketed large parts of the Midwest and Northeast.

Map: Where are the Canada wildfires burning?

According to the Canadian government, there are more than 850 active wildfires across Canada as of Thursday. Winds are carrying the smoke southeast from Ontario down to the Midwest and Northeast.

3 firefighters die fighting Snyder Fire near Colorado-Utah border

The fast-moving flames of a wildfire burning near the Colorado-Utah border claimed the lives of three firefighters and injured two others who had huddled inside emergency shelters to escape the blaze.

Officials provide update on Los Angeles warehouse fire
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We are learning more after Los Angeles officials have declared a local emergency as a massive warehouse fire continues to cause issues in the Boyle Heights area. The major fire has triggered worsening air quality and reportedly created a looming biohazard threat from millions of pounds of spoiling food. LiveNOW has the latest updates as Mayor Karen Bass and other local officials gave a press briefing about the blaze on Sunday afternoon. 

Massive fire at Los Angeles area warehouse
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We are watching SkyFOX who is hovering over the scene of a massive warehouse fire in the Los Angeles area. Reports from our partners at FOX 11 Los Angeles say that officials have not yet released information on what might have caused the fire. The Los Angeles Fire Department has reportedly issued a shelter-in-place order for parts of the surrounding area. FOX 11's crew at the scene reports there is a suspicion of a possible ammonia leak at the warehouse. 

Judge caps attorneys’ legal fees in Maui wildfire settlement

A Maui judge has significantly reduced the legal fees related to the $4.03 billion Maui wildfire settlement, awarding victims’ lawyers a fraction of the $1 billion they had sought.

Jury selection starts for accused Palisades arsonist
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LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with Cristy Fajardo from our partners at FOX 11 Los Angeles as jury selection began for the trial of a former Uber driver accused of setting a New Year’s Day fire that prosecutors say eventually grew into the deadly Palisades Fire. According to FOX 11 Los Angeles, Jonathan Rinderknecht, 30, has pleaded not guilty to federal charges including destruction of property by means of fire, arson affecting property used in interstate commerce and timber set afire. 

Wildfire smoke pollution linked to more than 24K deaths a year, study finds

Chronic exposure to pollution from wildfires has been linked to tens of thousands of deaths annually in the United States, according to a new study.

Eaton and Palisades fires: Communities reflect and rebuild one year later

One year after the Palisades and Eaton fires, recovery is underway—but for many residents in Altadena and Pacific Palisades, the road forward remains long and uncertain.

Disney unveils plans for new $5 million park coming to California next year

The park will be revitalized by Disney’s Imagineers and is anticipated to reopen in 2026 with a new community center and an enhanced playground.

Jonathan Rinderknecht: Palisades Fire suspect denied bond, moved to Florida 5 months ago

Jonathan Rinderknecht, the 29-year-old man charged with starting what became the deadly Palisades Fire in Los Angeles, California, was in federal court in Orlando on Thursday. 

Jonathan Rinderknecht: What we know about man accused of starting deadly Palisades Fire

A Florida man has been arrested in connection to the deadly Palisades Fire that broke out on New Year's Day in Los Angeles, California, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Here's everything we know about the suspect, 29-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht.

Palisades Fire arrest: Man arrested in Florida, charged with starting deadly LA wildfire

A Florida man has been arrested, accused of starting what became the deadly and destructive "Palisades Fire" on Jan. 1, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. The Palisades Fire killed 12 people, burned more than 23,000 acres, and destroyed more than 6,000 structures.

Historic lodge on the Grand Canyon's North Rim has been destroyed by wildfire, park official says

The Grand Canyon Lodge, the only lodging inside the park at the North Rim, was consumed by the flames, park Superintendent Ed Keable told park residents, staff and others in a meeting Sunday morning.

California firefighters rescue 8 puppies from blaze

Firefighters found "eight little pups" hiding in a den as they extinguished a brush fire in Southern California this week.