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08.01.2025 โ€” The Day Malibu Burned Beyond Control

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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 08.01.2025.

It displays 151 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

08.01.2025 โ‡ข The Day Malibu Burned Beyond Control
โŒจLos Angeles wildfires dominated UK coverage, evolving from a single blaze to five separate fires throughout the day. Initial reports focused on celebrity evacuations from Pacific Palisades, with 30,000 residents fleeing. By midday, firefighters declared containment impossible due to hurricane-force winds.

The fires claimed two lives by afternoon, rising to five by evening, while water shortages complicated firefighting efforts. The Getty Villa museum and an iconic high school burned, with looters reportedly targeting evacuated mansions.

Meanwhile, Parliament rejected a national grooming gangs inquiry by 364 to 111 votes, marking a significant development in the ongoing controversy involving Starmer and Musk. The morning's political focus on France's warnings to Trump regarding EU sovereignty shifted to domestic matters as Labour faced accusations of "cowardice" over the inquiry vote.
08.01.2025
00:05
00:16
BBC

Flames ignite cars and homes as 30,000 people ordered to evacuate from Los Angeles wildfire

Wind gusts and dry conditions caused a fire to grow from 20 acres to 1,200 acres in mere hours.
00:16

00:42โ‡ขLA's Celebrity Hills Ablaze

โŒจThe newspapers extensively report on a rapidly spreading Los Angeles wildfire, forcing 30,000 residents to evacuate as flames engulf celebrity neighborhoods (BBC, Daily Mail, Sky News). A major sexual harassment scandal emerges at McDonald's with over 700 workers joining legal action (Mirror, Morning Star). Defence companies are withdrawing from university career fairs due to protest concerns (Times), while Charlie Hebdo marks its 10-year anniversary since the attacks (Spiked).
00:56
BBC

Flames ignite homes and cars as 30,000 people ordered to evacuate from Los Angeles wildfire

The fire exploded from 20 acres to 1,200 acres in mere hours and wind speeds could soon reach 100mph (160km/h).
00:56
01:52
The Guardian

Wildfire billowed by โ€˜life threateningโ€™ windstorm sweeps southern California

01:52
02:16
The Guardian

More than 13,000 structures under threat from Palisades fire, California authorities say

02:16
03:04
The Guardian

Southern California wildfire: Palisades blaze doubles in size to nearly 3,000 acres

03:04
04:32
The Guardian

Southern California wildfire: Palisades blaze doubles in size to nearly 3,000 acres as second fire breaks out

04:32

06:33โ‡ขMalibu's Mansion Inferno

โŒจThe newspapers extensively report on a rapidly spreading Los Angeles wildfire that has now doubled to 3,000 acres, forcing 30,000 residents to evacuate from affluent neighborhoods including Pacific Palisades and Malibu (BBC, Daily Mail, Guardian, Independent, Metro, Sky News, Sun). The Getty Villa museum is reportedly affected by flames, while hurricane-force winds complicate containment efforts. California's governor has declared a state of emergency.
06:47
BBC

Flames rip through homes as 30,000 told to flee Los Angeles wildfire

Residents abandon cars as neighbourhoods are engulfed in flames; meanwhile, a second bush fire is growing quickly.
06:47
07:11
BBC

Thousands told to abandon homes as huge wildfire rips through Los Angeles suburbs

Residents abandon cars as neighbourhoods are engulfed in flames; meanwhile, a second bush fire is growing quickly.
07:11
07:12
07:20
The Guardian

Southern California wildfire: Thousands told to evacuate as Palisades blaze doubles in size and second fire breaks out

07:20
07:20
New Statesman
Donald Trumpโ€™s second term will hasten American decline, at a time when Russia and China are also in crisis.
07:20
07:27
The Guardian

Southern California wildfire: Tens of thousands forced to evacuate as Palisades blaze doubles in size and second fire breaks out

07:27
07:52
BBC

Thousands told to abandon homes as huge wildfires rip through Los Angeles suburbs

Residents abandon cars as neighbourhoods are engulfed in flames; meanwhile, two other fires are growing quickly.
07:52

08:10โ‡ขMalibu's Million-Dollar Inferno Spreads

โŒจThe newspapers extensively report on escalating Los Angeles wildfires, with 30,000 residents evacuating from affluent neighborhoods (BBC, Guardian, Independent, Metro, Mirror, Sky News, Sun, Daily Mail). New reports indicate multiple fires breaking out simultaneously, with the Palisades blaze doubling in size. Celebrity mansions are particularly affected, with film premieres cancelled and hurricane-force winds complicating containment efforts.
09:44
BBC

Thousands told to abandon homes as three wildfires rip through Los Angeles suburbs

Witnesses describe homes being "completely levelled" by the spreading blaze, as strong winds fan the flames towards the city.
09:44
10:00
Education Secretary Slams Tories Over Child Protection Reform Block
10:00
10:07
The Guardian

Southern California wildfire: more than 1,400 firefighters deployed to tackle โ€˜unprecedentedโ€™ fires

10:07
11:20
11:28
BBC

Thousands flee three LA wildfires as forecasters warn worst is yet to come

Witnesses describe homes being "completely levelled" by the spreading blaze, as strong winds fan the flames towards the city.
11:28

11:29โ‡ขLA's Triple Inferno Forces Mass Exodus

โŒจThe newspapers extensively report on three LA wildfires forcing thousands to evacuate, with unprecedented conditions and 1,400 firefighters deployed (BBC, Guardian, Independent, Sun, Metro). The situation has intensified with hurricane-force winds and an iconic high school burning down. In UK news, concerns over youth violence resurface with a teenage rapper's death on a London bus (Daily Mail, Evening Standard), while defence companies withdraw from university job fairs citing protest risks (Times).
11:36
The Guardian

California wildfires: more than 1,400 firefighters tackling three separate fires around LA

11:36
11:52
12:16
12:32
The Guardian

France warns Donald Trump against threatening EU โ€˜sovereign bordersโ€™

12:32
12:32

13:06โ‡ขMalibu's Unstoppable Inferno

โŒจThe newspapers extensively report on escalating Los Angeles wildfires, with new evacuations in Malibu as firefighters declare containment impossible (Sky News, Mirror, Times, Daily Mail). Harry and Meghan's mansion is now at risk (Mirror). In political news, France issues warnings to Trump over EU borders (Guardian), while Nigel Farage announces plans to attend Trump's inauguration and meet Musk (Breitbart). A mother's testimony emerges regarding her son's gang-related death on a Woolwich bus (Sun, Metro).
13:38
13:50
14:11
BBC

Thousands flee LA wildfires as forecasters warn worst is yet to come

Witnesses describe homes being "completely levelled" by the spreading blaze, as strong winds fan the flames towards the city.
14:11
14:24
14:31
BBC

Firefighters say 'no possibility' of containing multiple LA wildfires

Witnesses describe homes being "completely levelled" by the spreading blaze, as strong winds fan the flames towards the city.
14:31
15:03
BBC

LA firefighters say 'no possibility' of containing blazes as fifth wildfire breaks out

Witnesses describe homes being "completely levelled" by the spreading blaze, as strong winds fan the flames towards the city.
15:03
15:19
15:43
BBC

LA firefighters to give update as wildfires destroy buildings and force thousands to flee

Authorities say high wind speeds are worsening the situation, with one witness describing being able to hear her windows shake.
15:43

15:45โ‡ขLA's Fourth Inferno Unleashed

โŒจThe newspapers extensively report on a fourth Los Angeles wildfire breaking out, with authorities declaring containment impossible due to high winds (BBC, Times, Sky News, Daily Mail, Metro). Celebrity homes and an iconic high school are among structures destroyed. In political news, France warns Trump regarding EU sovereignty over Greenland (Breitbart, Guardian), while UK domestic politics focus on Kemi Badenoch's role in grooming gang inquiries (HuffPost, Independent, Spectator).
15:51
The Guardian

Denmark โ€˜open to dialogueโ€™ with Donald Trump over security concerns on Greenland

15:51
15:59
The Guardian

California wildfires: most extreme conditions 'still to come' as numerous fires surround LA

15:59
16:07
BBC

LA firefighters give update as wildfires destroy buildings and force thousands to flee

Authorities say high wind speeds are worsening the situation, with one witness describing being able to hear her windows shake.
16:07
16:07
The Guardian

Denmark โ€˜open to dialogueโ€™ with Donald Trump over security concerns on Greenland

16:07
16:15
BBC

At least two killed and 1,000 structures destroyed as wildfires rage in Los Angeles

Authorities say high wind speeds are worsening the situation, with one witness describing being able to hear her windows shake.
16:15
16:15
HuffPost UK
Tories Accused Of Using Grooming Scandal To Fundraise
16:15
16:23
17:03
17:11
The Guardian

Germany and France warn Trump against use of force over Greenland

17:11
17:35
17:43

17:45โ‡ขMalibu's Deadly Blaze Claims Two

โŒจThe newspapers extensively report on Los Angeles wildfires claiming two lives and destroying 1,000 structures, with high winds worsening conditions (BBC, Sky News, Times, Daily Mail). New developments show European powers warning Trump regarding Greenland sovereignty (Guardian, Breitbart), while UK coverage focuses on political controversy over grooming gang investigations, with Starmer considering an inquiry U-turn (HuffPost, Independent).
18:15
18:15
18:31
19:03
19:27
19:59
20:23

20:33โ‡ขParliament Blocks Grooming Inquiry

โŒจThe newspapers extensively report on Parliament's rejection of a new national grooming gangs inquiry, with Labour blocking the Conservative-proposed vote 364-111 (Daily Mail, Sun, Evening Standard, HuffPost, Breitbart). Keir Starmer faces criticism over the decision, while indicating potential reconsideration if victims support it (Independent). The debate has become increasingly politicized, with allegations of point-scoring from both sides (Morning Star, Mirror).
21:51
BBC

Firefighters running out of water as wildfire declared most destructive in LA's history

All four fires burning - Palisades, Eaton, Hurst and Woodley - are 0% contained and two people have been killed, officials say.
21:51
22:15
The Guardian

Los Angeles fighting largest blaze in its history amid water and firefighting shortages

22:15
23:27
BBC

Death toll rises amid most destructive wildfire in Los Angeles' history

All four fires burning - Palisades, Eaton, Hurst and Woodley - are 0% contained and five people have been killed, officials say.
23:27