The people of Los Angeles are pulling together as the fires burn on the outskirts of the city — volunteers, donation centres, and families helping families. But the city is also seeing some of the worst of human nature — scam texts, looting, and selfishness. Police have imposed curfews and sent in the National Guard to stop looting, and the FBI is investigating after a water bomber provided by Quebec was struck by a civilian drone.

And: The disaster in L.A. is highlighting another problem: insurance. Many people in the area lost their insurance coverage because it got too expensive, or companies refused to renew it. It’s a concern elsewhere too — including Canada — as climate change makes some residential areas too risky to insure.

Also: The Liberals have set some of the rules for their leadership campaign. A few people have declared their intentions to run, but another cabinet minister says she’s out: Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly. There are still no details about whether there will be a convention, or how the voting will happen, but one thing we do know… the new leader and next prime minister will be chosen by March 9th.

Plus: Trump given an unconditional discharge, inauguration in Venezuela, banks bail on net zero pledge, and more.

Two of the fires in Los Angeles are still zero per cent contained. Beyond the smoke and flames, there are worries about water quality, and electricity. And fighting an urban wildfire has its own challenges — including fire hydrants that aren’t able to provide enough water for the scale of the destruction. Canada has offered help.

And: A CBC investigation shows Loblaws and other grocery stores are selling underweighted meat — meaning it’s not as heavy as they are charging for. They are including the packaging in the weight, which is not allowed.

Also: Parents across Canada got a warning this week that their kids’ information

was exposed in a cyber attack. We look at the way schools across the country are vulnerable to online hacking.

Plus: Norovirus on the rise in Canada and the U.S., anger over a rape case in India, newcomers looking for housing, and more.

Fires are out of control around Los Angeles. Tens of thousands of people have been told to evacuate. Thousands more are on standby. There have been deaths and injuries, and over 1000 homes and businesses have been lost. Hurricane force winds have prevented firefighters from getting control of the fires. The weather has shifted over time, so instead of fire seasons, officials now talk about a year of fire.

And: Two days after Justin Trudeau said he would leave, the Liberal party caucus met and talked about what’s next. One big name has already said he won’t run: Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc. The main concern for whoever does step up: How to deal with the Donald Trump administration in the U.S.

Also: Canada’s government isn’t the only one trying to respond to Trump. Greenland is trying to make it clear: The territory is not up for grabs. Yesterday, Trump would not rule out using military force to take it over.

Plus: How does Meta’s change of heart on fact-checking affect Canada? How can doctors who move here find work? And more.