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 the second week of January and roared ...
How to help those affected by fires raging across Los Angeles County
Those looking to assist residents affected by the Los Angeles County firestorm have a number of options to donate money, ...
City Journal2d
Can We Rebuild Los Angeles?
Building a more resilient Los Angeles will require a government refocused on efficiently providing critical infrastructure ...
Davis Vanguard2dOpinion
Commentary: Post-LA Fires, It Will Be Much Harder to Get Fire Budgets under Control
The Mercury News reported earlier this week, “The devastating fires that continue to burn in Los Angeles and rank among ...
Police say burning Tesla battery prevented them from saving driver in fatal crash
A driver died after police say they were unable to save the person from their Tesla because of its burning lithium ion ...
House Digest on MSN4d
The Fire Damage That Lingers In Your Home After The Flames Are Gone
Every homeowner should be prepared in the event of fire, and that includes being aware of the damage that lingers afterwards.
NationofChange4d
California’s bold move to hold Big Oil accountable for climate disasters
California lawmakers introduced a bill allowing wildfire victims, businesses, and insurance companies to sue fossil fuel companies for climate disaster damages. • State Sen. Scott Wiener (D-11) argues ...
Flawed emergency alert systems lagged when residents needed them most during Los Angeles wildfires
When disaster strikes, government emergency alert systems offer a simple promise: Residents will get information about nearby ...
Climate change made the L.A. wildfires 35 percent more likely
A new report suggests that climate change-induced factors, like reduced rainfall, primed conditions for the Palisades and ...
Capital & Main5d
Maui’s Post-Wildfire Housing Crisis Offers a Warning for Los Angeles
After wildfires devastated the island, homelessness spiked. Advocates fear L.A. could face a similar fate without strong ...
San Jose, Oakland fire departments understaffed like L.A.
We are severely understaffed,” said Jerry May, president of San Jose Firefighters Local 230 Union and a San Jose Fire ...
Government Technology6d
Some Major California Fire Departments Are Understaffed
In the Bay Area, two of the largest city fire departments are stretched, raising questions about their ability to protect ...