Steve Futterman
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NPR News Now
NPR News: 01-09-2025 6PM EST
With the Santa Ana winds less intense, fire crews went on the attack, going after the destructive fires both on the ground and from the air. Helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft spent the day dropping water and retardant on hot spots. Amidst the damage and destruction, 20 people have been arrested on suspicion of looting. L.A. Sheriff Robert Luna says it will not be tolerated.
NPR News Now
NPR News: 01-09-2025 6PM EST
Even though fire officials are hopeful that they can make progress, the fires are still largely uncontained and continue to burn. For NPR News, I'm Steve Futterman in Pacific Palisades, California.
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NPR News: 01-25-2025 6PM EST
They could have used this weeks ago. Instead, the rain is coming now. Here in Altadena, many are grabbing sandbags at special locations. Michael Bustamante was lucky when it came to the fires, but he's preparing for a different threat now.
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NPR News: 01-25-2025 6PM EST
It's all about location and topography. Altadena is located just below the San Gabriel Mountains. Landslides have historically been a problem here, and this will be a continuing concern in the months ahead. For NPR News, I'm Steve Futterman in Altadena, California. This is NPR News.