LA fires: 0% contained in unprecedented disaster

LA fires: 0% contained in unprecedented disaster

Fire officials in Los Angeles say they still have no part of the 27,000 acre wildfires under control. More than 2000 properties and buildings have been destroyed and around 180,000 people have been told to evacuate. The city's mayor says high winds and droughts have created the "perfect storm". Ira Spitzer is in LA and has been surveying the damage.

January 10, 2025 12

World

U.S City Of LA tackling most devastating fire in city’s history

Wildfires are continuing to rage through the U.S city of Los Angeles, with tens of thousands of residents forced to evacuate. At least five people have died so far, with the fires spreading at an unprecedented pace. It's now the largest fire in the city's history. Ira Spitzer reports from LA.

January 9, 2025 15

World

Fast-moving wildfire explodes near U.S City Of U.S City Of Los Angeles

Thousands of people in the Pacific Palisades neighbourhood west of Los Angeles in the U.S have been ordered to evacuate due to a fast-moving wildfire. Dangerous windy conditions are forecast to continue into today. Ira Spitzer has more from California.

January 8, 2025 9

Health / Medical

First severe bird flu case reported in US

A patient in the US state of Louisiana has been hospitalized with the H5N1 bird flu virus. It's the country's first severe case and the first known case stemming from a non-commercial poultry flock. Ira Spitzer has more.

December 19, 2024 24

World

Fast-moving wildfire forces evacuations in U.S state of California

U.S Firefighters continue to battle a fast-moving wildfire in the California city of Malibu and thousands of people remain under evacuation orders. Some students at a local university were forced to shelter overnight in the school's library. Ira Spitzer reports.

December 11, 2024 12

World

Tsunami warning called off after Northern California quake

US officials have called off a tsunami warning, that was issued in the wake of a strong earthquake off the coast of Northern California, Millions of people had been instructed to evacuate coastal areas and head to higher ground. Ira Spitzer reports from San Francisco.

December 6, 2024 14

World

US lawmakers targeted by bomb threats

Several U.S. lawmakers were targeted in bomb threats on Thanksgiving. Four House representatives in the state of Connecticut were affected after similar threats were made against Republican nominees for Donald Trump's new cabinet. Ira Spitzer reports.

December 2, 2024 12

World

Trump to nominate long-time ally as Attorney General

Donald Trump plans to nominate his long-time ally Pamela Bondi as the US Attorney General. The pick comes after his first choice to lead the Justice Department - Matt Gaetz - withdrew his name from consideration due to concern over allegations of sexual misconduct. Ira Spitzer has more.

November 22, 2024 18

World

In the U.S,the DOJ demands Google sell Chrome browser

Prosecutors at the US Justice Department have requested that Google be forced to sell off its Chrome browser. It follows a federal judge's ruling in August that the search engine giant maintains an illegal monopoly on internet searches. Ira Spitzer has more.

November 21, 2024 30