No ‘water system in the world’ could have handled the LA fires. How the region could have minimized the damage
Widespread destruction from the L.A. fires was inevitable, given the drought and winds. Still, the region could have been ...
Why 800 Inmates Have Been Temporarily Released to Help Fight the L.A. Fires
The inmates volunteering are paid a daily wage between $5.80 and $10.24, plus an additional $1 per hour when they respond to ...
As LA Fires Burn, Does Empathy Have to Smolder?
In this op-ed, writer Emma Rayder reflects on unempathetic social media responses to the devastating LA fires in California ...
Here’s a list of free and discounted resources for victims of Los Angeles-area fires
Companies, businesses and nonprofits that are offering free supplies, resources and services to victims of the Los Angeles-area fires.
Los Angeles firefighters make progress as intense winds ease
By Jorge Garcia and Rollo Ross LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -Firefighters finally started gaining control over two major wildfires ...
California wildfires live updates: 10 dead and 180,000 told to evacuate amid apocalyptic scenes of destruction
California wildfires continue with dry conditions and powerful winds —which are due to last through Friday — fueling at least five fires.
Where Are the California Wildfires Now? See All Locations
Currently, there are four fires in Southern California, according to Cal Fire’s website. There are several others throughout ...
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The clear links between the California wildfires and climate change
Many factors come together to cause massive, devastating fires. Two of those factors have especially clear links to climate change.
California fires: Early estimates predict $57B in damages; Kenneth Fire investigated as arson
As of Thursday night, the the Palisades Fire was 6% contained. Early estimates predict $57 billion in damages, which could possibly cause the state's insurance crisis to swell. Between 2020 and 2022, ...
Highland Park native, Smashing Pumpkins signer Billy Corgan evacuates as Los Angeles fires rage on
Highland Park native and Smashing Pumpkins signer Billy Corgan was forced to evacuate to escape the Los Angeles wildfires.
The Weather Won’t Give Southern California’s Firefighters a Break
As a fire ignited in the Pacific Palisades on Tuesday, the winds crashed over and through the mountains like white water ...
Incarcerated Californians, working as firefighters, were on the frontlines of the Los Angeles wildfires
Over 1,800 incarcerated firefighters live year-round in minimum-security conservation camps, also known as “fire camps,” located across 25 counties in California, ...