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Texts Show Wildfire Coordination by Former LAFD Chief
Text messages are revealing the fire department's response before and after the Palisades Fire. Lauren Coronado reports for the NBC4 News at 6 a.m. on Mar. 3, 2025, NBC LA reported.
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At Least 34 Dead, Dozens Injured as Severe Storms, Tornadoes Hit Multiple States
ABC7 Chicago reported at least 34 people are dead after severe weather hit parts of Missouri, Kansas, Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Mississippi overnight, officials said.
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Dozens of Tornadoes Leave Path of Destructions Across 7 States
Parts of the Northeast were drenched in rain and hail after deadly storms and dozens of tornadoes ripped across seven states in the South and Midwest over the weekend, killing at least 40 people. NBC’s Kathy Park reports and TODAY’s Al Roker tracks the latest forecast.
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How Safe Is Soil In Palisades, Eaton Fire Burn Zones? We Tested Samples, Here's What We Found
It's been nearly two months since the Eaton and Palisades fires destroyed thousands of properties, and there are still major concerns about what's in the soil in those two burn zones, ABC7 News reported.
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State Of Emergency in South Carolina as Wildfires Prompt Evacuations
Multiple wildfires burning across South Carolina prompted Gov. Henry McMaster to declare a state of emergency Sunday, as firefighters battled a series of blazes that have already consumed approximately 1,200 acres and impacted another 3,000, with fires also growing in North Carolina. NBC News' Emilie Ikeda reports from the fire zone.
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Topanga Canyon Indefinitely Closed After Mudslides
The California Department of Transportation closed Topanga Canyon Boulevard indefinitely after last month’s mudslides. Laurie Perez reports.
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Palisades Residents React to Firing of LAFD Chief
Mixed reactions emerge from local Pacific Palisades residents as city leaders clash over fire response. Karma Dickerson reports for the NBC4 News.
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Winter Storms Continue on East Coast, Midwest Sees Record-Breaking Cold
A severe winter storm has plunged temperatures, affecting over 75 million people, ABC News reported.
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Torrential Rain Triggers Mudslides In California, Sweeping Cars Away
Torrential rain is triggering devastating mudslides in Southern California with cars being swept off roads. Crews are now urging residents in neighborhoods still recovering from the deadly wildfires to evacuate once again. NBC’s Morgan Chesky reports for TODAY.