As the Los Angeles fire is devouring more houses and people flee their homes, US officials are criticized for mismanagement of resources leading up to wildfires.

Here are Press TV's latest top stories at 02:00 GMT on January 12, 2025.

Concerns have grown over thefts in Los Angeles, as looters and thieves are targeting homes evacuated by its residents due to the deadly, devastating wildfires which continue to rage across the US county.

Iran's vice president for strategic affairs has drawn an analogy between raging fires in the western US state of California and Western-backed aggression on the Gaza Strip.

At least five people have lost their lives as uncontrolled wildfires are ravaging through Southern California, devouring neighborhoods.

Drone images show the burned-out landscape in Greece.

Greek wildfires engulf mountain as they approach the Greek capital.