<p>Around 180,000 people in Los Angeles are under urgent evacuation orders as the deadly fire continues to engulf the areas. LA County Sheriff Robert Luna said on Thursday (Jan 9) that the residents who are asked to evacuate the areas must follow the warnings and urged people that "if you can evacuate, evacuate".&nbsp;</p>
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<p>"Because it&rsquo;s not only your life you&rsquo;re putting in danger,&rdquo; he added.</p>
<p>Luna further said in his statement that he is "not satisfied" with the report he is receiving on the death counts due to the fire. As per the authorities, around five people have been killed so far.&nbsp;</p>
<p>He said that authorities will do a better search of the impacted areas as right now it looks like "a bomb was dropped on them&rdquo;.</p>
<h2><strong>'Apocalyptic fire'</strong></h2>
<p>LA County District Attorney Nathan Hochman calls the fire "apocalyptic". "Not since the 1990s when Los Angeles was hit with the fires, the flood, the earthquake and the riots, have I seen such disaster occur here in our city,&rdquo; he said.</p>
<h2><strong>Reduced air quality&nbsp;</strong></h2>
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<p>LA City police chief Jim McDonnell has warned that the air around the affected areas by the fire is not healthy for the people who suffer from respiratory illnesses.&nbsp;</p>
<h2><strong>'Tremendous amount of debris'</strong></h2>
<p>It was further reported that the water, power, and transportation situation in LA has been "significantly" damaged due to the fire.&nbsp;</p>
<p>LA County public works director Mark Pestrella claimed there is a &ldquo;tremendous amount of debris" throughout the city that can be hazardous.&nbsp;</p>
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<h2><strong>'Massive challenge'</strong></h2>
<p>LA City Fire Chief Kristin Crowley said that the fighting crew is experiencing a &ldquo;massive challenge" in managing the fire.&nbsp;</p>
<p>It was reported that firefighters continue to move into southern California from the Western part of the US.&nbsp;</p>
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Authorities are set to enhance their search efforts in the affected areas, aiming for a more thorough examination to assess and address the extensive damage observed.

Around 180,000 people in Los Angeles are under urgent evacuation orders as the deadly fire continues to engulf the areas. LA County Sheriff Robert Luna said on Thursday (Jan 9) that the residents who are asked to evacuate the areas must follow the warnings and urged people that "if you can evacuate, evacuate". Also read | Jimmy Carter state funeral: Biden, former presidents unite to pay tribute to 'a great American, dear friend' "Because it’s not only your life you’re putting in danger,” he added. Luna further said in his statement that he is "not satisfied" with the report he is receiving on the death counts due to the fire. As per the authorities, around five people have been killed so far. He said that authorities will do a better search of the impacted areas as right now it looks like "a bomb was dropped on them”. 'Apocalyptic fire' LA County District Attorney Nathan Hochman calls the fire "apocalyptic". "Not since the 1990s when Los Angeles was hit with the fires, the flood, the earthquake and the riots, have I seen such disaster occur here in our city,” he said. Reduced air quality Also read | Canada denies four Indian-origin men accused of killing Hardeep Singh Nijjar were granted bail LA City police chief Jim McDonnell has warned that the air around the affected areas by the fire is not healthy for the people who suffer from respiratory illnesses. 'Tremendous amount of debris' It was further reported that the water, power, and transportation situation in LA has been "significantly" damaged due to the fire. LA County public works director Mark Pestrella claimed there is a “tremendous amount of debris" throughout the city that can be hazardous. Also read | West Asia crisis: Hope new Lebanon president will help achieve 'stability,' says Israel 'Massive challenge' LA City Fire Chief Kristin Crowley said that the fighting crew is experiencing a “massive challenge" in managing the fire. It was reported that firefighters continue to move into southern California from the Western part of the US. Also read | Potentially deadly synthetic opioids disguised as medicines: US agency warns of risk from online pharmacies (With inputs from agencies)

LA Wildfire: Authorities unsure about death toll as 180,000 people face evacuation amid 'apocalyptic' fire

<p><span>Dancer-actor Nora Fatehi, who was in Los Angeles, said she and her team were asked to evacuate the city in the wake of devastating wildfires in the US state of California.</span></p>
<p><span>Fatehi posted a video on her Instagram Story on Wednesday night, minutes before flying out of the city, home to several Hollywood stars.</span></p>
<p><span>&ldquo;I'm in LA, and the wildfires are crazy. I've never seen anything like this. This is insane. We just got an evacuation order like five minutes ago, so I quickly packed all my stuff, and I'm evacuating out of here, out of this area,&rdquo; she said.</span></p>
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<p><span>Known for her dance performance in songs such as "Manohari", "Dilbar", "Jehda Nasha", and "Naah" as well as "Madgaon Express" and "Bhuj", Fatehi said she was headed to the airport.</span></p>
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<p><span>&ldquo;I have a flight today, I really hope I can catch it. I hope it doesn't get cancelled because this is scary. I have never experienced this before. I am going to keep you guys updated. Hopefully, I can get out on time. I hope people in LA are safe,&rdquo; she further said in the video.</span></p>
<p><span>Earlier, actor-producer Priyanka Chopra Jonas gave a shout-out to the "incredibly brave first responders".</span></p>
<p><span>"Thank you for working tirelessly overnight and continuing to help families affected. @lasdhq @losangelesfiredepartment @lapdhq," she captioned her post.</span></p>
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<p><span>Priyanka, who is now based out of Los Angeles, also shared a video of the wildfires on her Instagram Story. ''</span><span>It's crazy," she can be heard saying in the clip.</span></p>
<p><span>"My thoughts are with everyone affected. Hope we are all able to be safe tonight," she wrote in the caption.</span></p>
<p><span>At least five people were killed and more than 1,000 structures were destroyed as fierce wildfires raged in the Los Angeles area, the US media quoted officials as saying. Fast-moving flames burned through homes and businesses as residents fled smoke-filled canyons and picturesque neighborhoods that are home to many celebrities.</span></p>
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Dancer-actor Nora Fatehi, who was in Los Angeles, said she and her team were asked to evacuate the city in the wake of devastating wildfires in the US state of California. Fatehi posted a video on her Instagram Story on Wednesday night, minutes before flying out of the city, home to several Hollywood stars. “I'm in LA, and the wildfires are crazy. I've never seen anything like this. This is insane. We just got an evacuation order like five minutes ago, so I quickly packed all my stuff, and I'm evacuating out of here, out of this area,” she said. Also read: 'Donate the revenue...': Jean Smart asks TV networks to not air awards show amid LA wildfire Known for her dance performance in songs such as "Manohari", "Dilbar", "Jehda Nasha", and "Naah" as well as "Madgaon Express" and "Bhuj", Fatehi said she was headed to the airport. Video-लॉस एंजिल्स में लगी आग में फंसीं नोरा फतेही, वीड‍ियो शेयर कर सुनाई आप बीती, बोलीं- हमें 5 मिनट पहले ही घर छोड़ने का मिला नोटिस#NoraFatehi #California #californiafires pic.twitter.com/YE9SqlgFui — santosh singh (@SantoshGaharwar) January 9, 2025 “I have a flight today, I really hope I can catch it. I hope it doesn't get cancelled because this is scary. I have never experienced this before. I am going to keep you guys updated. Hopefully, I can get out on time. I hope people in LA are safe,” she further said in the video. Earlier, actor-producer Priyanka Chopra Jonas gave a shout-out to the "incredibly brave first responders". "Thank you for working tirelessly overnight and continuing to help families affected. @lasdhq @losangelesfiredepartment @lapdhq," she captioned her post. Also read: Grey's Anatomy and Jimmy Kimmel Live! filming halted due to LA fire Priyanka, who is now based out of Los Angeles, also shared a video of the wildfires on her Instagram Story. ''It's crazy," she can be heard saying in the clip. "My thoughts are with everyone affected. Hope we are all able to be safe tonight," she wrote in the caption. At least five people were killed and more than 1,000 structures were destroyed as fierce wildfires raged in the Los Angeles area, the US media quoted officials as saying. Fast-moving flames burned through homes and businesses as residents fled smoke-filled canyons and picturesque neighborhoods that are home to many celebrities. (This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.)

'This is insane!' Nora Fatehi flies out of Los Angeles amid wildfires

<p><br>The beautiful city of Los Angeles faces the threat of burning to ashes as wildfires continue to spread. Amid this, actor Jean Smart has a request for all television networks.</p>
<p>The <em>Hacks </em>actor asked the TV networks not to air any awards amid these horrific wildfires and instead donate the revenue to the victims and firefighters, who are currently on the frontline.</p>
<p>In a message shared on her social media handle, she wrote, &ldquo;With ALL due respect, during Hollywood&rsquo;s season of celebration, I hope any of the networks televising the upcoming awards will seriously consider NOT televising them and donating the revenue they would have garnered to victims of the fires and the firefighters.&rdquo;</p>
<p><strong>Also read: </strong><a class="gh-archive-page-post-title-link" href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/los-angeles-wildfire-jimmy-kimmel-live-greys-anatomy-and-more-shows-filming-suspended-8605036" aria-label="Grey's Anatomy and Jimmy Kimmel Live! filming halted due to LA fire">Grey's Anatomy and Jimmy Kimmel Live! filming halted due to LA fire</a></p>
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<p>Jean's message garnered mixed reactions from the netizens. Some supported her idea, while others argued about how those earning from these big events would be affected.&nbsp;</p>
<p>One user commented, ''And donate some of that money to the staff that makes those events happen: chefs, waiters, bartenders, camera crews, etc&hellip;who depend on awards season to make a barely decent wage in this town!!! That revenue supports us too and no event means no paycheck for a lot of us. We&rsquo;re losing our houses too.''</p>
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<p>Another wrote, ''Honestly, they wont do that but, They can do both! They make enough $$.''</p>
<p>Smart's statement comes days after her second Golden Globe win for Best Actress in a TV Comedy or Musical for her performance in the hit series <em>Hacks.</em></p>
<h2><strong>Award season impacted by LA fires</strong></h2>
<p>The award ceremonies have already been affected as the wildfires rage around LA. On Thursday (Jan 9), the Academy Awards pushed its announcement date for the Oscars Nominations List from January 17 to January 19. In addition to this, the 2025 Critics Choice Awards ceremony has been postponed to Jan. 26.<br><br>The Screen Actors Guild Awards' in-person nominations announcement was also cancelled due to wildfire.&nbsp;</p>
<p>&ldquo;In an abundance of caution for the safety of our presenters, guests, and staff, the live in-person 31st Annual SAG Awards nominations announcement has been cancelled due to the&nbsp;wildfires and adverse wind conditions in Los Angeles,&rdquo; read an SAG statement.</p>
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Hollywood: The award ceremonies have already been affected as the wildfires rage around LA. On Thursday (Jan 9), the Academy Awards pushed its announcement date for the Oscars Nominations.

The beautiful city of Los Angeles faces the threat of burning to ashes as wildfires continue to spread. Amid this, actor Jean Smart has a request for all television networks. The Hacks actor asked the TV networks not to air any awards amid these horrific wildfires and instead donate the revenue to the victims and firefighters, who are currently on the frontline. In a message shared on her social media handle, she wrote, “With ALL due respect, during Hollywood’s season of celebration, I hope any of the networks televising the upcoming awards will seriously consider NOT televising them and donating the revenue they would have garnered to victims of the fires and the firefighters.” Also read: Grey's Anatomy and Jimmy Kimmel Live! filming halted due to LA fire View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jean Smart (@realjeansmart) Jean's message garnered mixed reactions from the netizens. Some supported her idea, while others argued about how those earning from these big events would be affected. One user commented, ''And donate some of that money to the staff that makes those events happen: chefs, waiters, bartenders, camera crews, etc…who depend on awards season to make a barely decent wage in this town!!! That revenue supports us too and no event means no paycheck for a lot of us. We’re losing our houses too.'' Also read: Los Angeles Wildfire: Paris Hilton, Mandy Moore And Other Hollywood Stars Affected Another wrote, ''Honestly, they wont do that but, They can do both! They make enough $$.'' Smart's statement comes days after her second Golden Globe win for Best Actress in a TV Comedy or Musical for her performance in the hit series Hacks. Award season impacted by LA fires The award ceremonies have already been affected as the wildfires rage around LA. On Thursday (Jan 9), the Academy Awards pushed its announcement date for the Oscars Nominations List from January 17 to January 19. In addition to this, the 2025 Critics Choice Awards ceremony has been postponed to Jan. 26. The Screen Actors Guild Awards' in-person nominations announcement was also cancelled due to wildfire. “In an abundance of caution for the safety of our presenters, guests, and staff, the live in-person 31st Annual SAG Awards nominations announcement has been cancelled due to the wildfires and adverse wind conditions in Los Angeles,” read an SAG statement.

'Donate the revenue...': Jean Smart asks TV networks to not air awards show amid LA wildfire

<p>Hollywood has come to a halt due to fierce wildfires in Los Angeles. As the wildfires continue to impact the living in Southern California, the production of several television shows such as <em>Abbott Elementary, and&nbsp;Grey&rsquo;s Anatomy,&nbsp;</em>has been paused.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Several production houses such as CBS and ABC have put a shutdown on all the shoots until the wildfires are under control.&nbsp;</p>
<h2>Shooting paused due to LA wildfires</h2>
<p>Amid the raging fire, FilmLA, the permitting agency for shoots, has issued a statement, stating that all permits for filming have been withdrawn.</p>
<p>&ldquo;The LA County Fire Department has specifically instructed that all permits issued for filming in the communities of Altadena, La Crescenta, La Canada/Flintridge and unincorporated Pasadena are withdrawn. Other permit revocations are possible,&rdquo; the FilmLA statement said.</p>
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<p>As reported by Variety, Amazon has postponed the shooting of <em>Fallout </em>season 2, which was set to re-start this week. Meanwhile, Disney has shut down the productions of <em>Grey&rsquo;s Anatomy, Jimmy Kimmel Live </em>and <em>Doctor Odyssey.</em></p>
<p>CBS has halted production on <em>NCIS, NCIS: Origins</em>, and <em>After Midnight.</em> Warner Bros. studio in Burbank was closed, affecting shows such as <em>Abbott Elementary, All-American and The Pitt.</em></p>
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<h2><strong>Oscars nominations and Critics Choice Awards postponed.&nbsp;</strong></h2>
<p>In addition to the shooting halt, a slew of award events have been rescheduled or cancelled, including the Academy Award nominations. The organisation has pushed its announcement date for the Oscar nominations from January 17 to January 19. The Screen Actors Guild Awards' in-person nominations were also cancelled.&nbsp;</p>
<p class="paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph" data-uri="cms.cnn.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm5oe24ul00093b6mhb3dvyoz@published" data-editable="text" data-component-name="paragraph" data-article-gutter="true" data-analytics-observe="off">The Critics Choice Awards have also been postponed from&nbsp;Jan 12th to Jan 26th.</p>

Entertainment - Hollywood: In addition to the shooting halt, a slew of award events have been rescheduled or cancelled, including the Academy Award nominations, due to fierce wildfires in Los Angeles.

Hollywood has come to a halt due to fierce wildfires in Los Angeles. As the wildfires continue to impact the living in Southern California, the production of several television shows such as Abbott Elementary, and Grey’s Anatomy, has been paused. Several production houses such as CBS and ABC have put a shutdown on all the shoots until the wildfires are under control. Shooting paused due to LA wildfires Amid the raging fire, FilmLA, the permitting agency for shoots, has issued a statement, stating that all permits for filming have been withdrawn. “The LA County Fire Department has specifically instructed that all permits issued for filming in the communities of Altadena, La Crescenta, La Canada/Flintridge and unincorporated Pasadena are withdrawn. Other permit revocations are possible,” the FilmLA statement said. Also read: Los Angeles wildfire engulfs Hollywood, Biden cancels Italy trip As reported by Variety, Amazon has postponed the shooting of Fallout season 2, which was set to re-start this week. Meanwhile, Disney has shut down the productions of Grey’s Anatomy, Jimmy Kimmel Live and Doctor Odyssey. CBS has halted production on NCIS, NCIS: Origins, and After Midnight. Warner Bros. studio in Burbank was closed, affecting shows such as Abbott Elementary, All-American and The Pitt. Also read: Los Angeles Wildfires: James Woods breaks down in tears on live TV on losing home Oscars nominations and Critics Choice Awards postponed. In addition to the shooting halt, a slew of award events have been rescheduled or cancelled, including the Academy Award nominations. The organisation has pushed its announcement date for the Oscar nominations from January 17 to January 19. The Screen Actors Guild Awards' in-person nominations were also cancelled. The Critics Choice Awards have also been postponed from Jan 12th to Jan 26th.

Grey's Anatomy and Jimmy Kimmel Live! filming halted due to LA fire

<p>Firefighters struggled on Sunday morning to contain a fast-spreading wildfire that has killed at least one person, destroyed 18 homes and forced hundreds of evacuations in the drought-stricken canyons north of Los Angeles, officials said.<br />
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The so-called Sand Fire grew overnight to 22,000 acres (8,900 hectares), or more than 34 square miles, fueled by high winds and parched conditions after years of drought.&nbsp;It is threatening a string of small communities near Santa Clarita, just outside the sprawling Angeles National Forest, the Los Angeles County Sheriff&#39;s Department said in a statement.</p>

<p>First reported on Friday afternoon, the blaze has forced at least 1,500 residents to evacuate their homes and at least 18 homes have been destroyed, the Los Angeles County Fire Department said in a statement.</p>

<p>All of the affected communities, about 40 miles (65 kilometres) northwest of downtown Los Angeles, are in or around the rugged San Gabriel Mountains. The area is dotted with multimillion-dollar homes.</p>

<p>Some 100 commercial buildings in the path of the fire are under mandatory evacuation orders, fire officials said.&nbsp;The blaze has belched acrid smoke across a widespread area of Southern California, prompting air quality warnings.<br />
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The remains of an unidentified person were found late on Saturday inside a charred vehicle in the path of the blaze. The exact cause of death had not been immediately determined, fire officials said.&nbsp;They added that they expected extreme heat, strong winds and parched rugged terrain to continue to hamper the efforts of the more than 1,600 firefighters battling the blaze.<br />
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(Reuters)</p>


The blaze has forced at least 1,500 residents to leave their homes and at least 18 homes have been destroyed

Firefighters struggled on Sunday morning to contain a fast-spreading wildfire that has killed at least one person, destroyed 18 homes and forced hundreds of evacuations in the drought-stricken canyons north of Los Angeles, officials said. The so-called Sand Fire grew overnight to 22,000 acres (8,900 hectares), or more than 34 square miles, fueled by high winds and parched conditions after years of drought. It is threatening a string of small communities near Santa Clarita, just outside the sprawling Angeles National Forest, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said in a statement. First reported on Friday afternoon, the blaze has forced at least 1,500 residents to evacuate their homes and at least 18 homes have been destroyed, the Los Angeles County Fire Department said in a statement. All of the affected communities, about 40 miles (65 kilometres) northwest of downtown Los Angeles, are in or around the rugged San Gabriel Mountains. The area is dotted with multimillion-dollar homes. Some 100 commercial buildings in the path of the fire are under mandatory evacuation orders, fire officials said. The blaze has belched acrid smoke across a widespread area of Southern California, prompting air quality warnings. The remains of an unidentified person were found late on Saturday inside a charred vehicle in the path of the blaze. The exact cause of death had not been immediately determined, fire officials said. They added that they expected extreme heat, strong winds and parched rugged terrain to continue to hamper the efforts of the more than 1,600 firefighters battling the blaze. (Reuters)

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