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Local News Audience Ratings Double, Triple During L.A. Fire Coverage

Variety
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Local news viewership explodes as L.A. battles relentless wildfires, proving the power of on-the-ground reporting in times of crisis.
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  • KTTV Fox 11 news saw a 247% increase in viewership on January 7th, the height of the L.A. fire crisis, highlighting the critical role local news plays in emergency situations.
  • Ratings for KCAL 9 and KCBS 2 also more than doubled on the same day, underscoring how audiences turn to trusted community journalists when catastrophe strikes.
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KTTV Fox 11, KCAL 9, KCBS 2
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