Despite the Risks, California Keeps Building Homes Where Wildfires Burn
To many ecologists, economists and other experts on California wildfire risk, the vow to rebuild is part of a familiar ...
Coalition of North County fire and water agencies prepared for dry conditions, fire danger
In response to calls of concern from residents about the continuing wildfires in Los Angeles County and local high-fire ...
California's FAIR Plan faces financial strain amid Los Angeles wildfire crisis
Los Angeles wildfires highlight California's insurance crisis as the FAIR Plan faces challenges with limited funds to cover ...
Dire fire warning for LA area pushed back as winds ease
Nearly 90,000 households lost electricity as utilities shut off power to prevent their lines from sparking new blazes.
Matt Fleming: Wildfires unleash an endless stream of very bad takes
Gov. Gavin Newsom launched a webpage to combat “disinformation” about Los Angeles wildfires, but its usefulness is debatable. Referencing a tweet alleging such, Newsom wrote: “FACT: No fire stemmed ...
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Is the air quality index actually useful right now?
The air has improved in the LA region as firefighters get blazes under control, but there are questions about how safe the ...
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Hazmat crews tackle toxic waste left behind by LA's fires
The fires have turned some electric car batteries and household items into "unexploded ordnances," says an EPA official ...
California wildfires: What we know about L.A.-area fires, what caused them, who is affected and more
Fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, a series of ferocious wildfires erupted last week and roared across the Los Angeles area.
San Diego County Sheriff's Search and Rescue team help with LA fire recovery
Search teams are going from home to home in the burn zones in Los Angeles County. Leading the way are the dedicated ...
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Why do some houses burn down and not others?
Why some homes burn and not others can seem like a mystery, a miracle or pure luck. But experts who study wildfire damage say multiple factors influence whether houses burn — and they might not be ...
‘Giving and Giving’ – San Diego Lends Hand to L.A. Wildfire Victims at Mission Valley Donation Drive
San Diego residents offering support for fire victims dropped off skateboards, stuffed animals, baby formula, bath towels and ...
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San Diego firefighter uses new fire retardant to combat wildfire risks
In an effort to combat the increasing risk of wildfires, firefighters in San Diego are employing a new tool to protect neighborhoods from fire danger ...