How Domestic Workers Have Been Impacted by the Los Angeles Fires
Los Angeles fires have scorched largest urban area in California in at least 40 years
On the Ground With Los Angeles’s Volunteer Fire Brigade
L.A. Private Firefighters Are a Class War Flashpoint, but the Reality Is More Complicated
While social media amplifies (and attacks) wealthy homeowners offering to "pay any amount" for mitigation — and such outfits do certainly exist — most private firefighters work for utilities, insurers or independent jurisdictions.
Scott Derrickson, Whose Home Was Destroyed by 2018 Woolsey Fire, Shares Lessons Learned From Devastation
The 'Doctor Strange' director opens up on how a catastrophic fire impacted his family ("people grieve differently") and wise words offered by mentor Wim Wenders to his young son: "Hold onto your memories.
Insurance attorney, Woolsey Fire victims offer advice on how to file insurance claims
Homeowners dealing with the loss or destruction of their homes during the brush fires that are still ripping through Los Angeles County will need to consider their insurance options next. While many residents in Altadena and West Los Angeles grip with loss amid the devastating fires,
Burning Teslas in LA add toxic barriers to wildfire cleanup
The Palisades fire wreaked significant havoc on the nearby city of Malibu. In an interview, Mayor Doug Stewart said that the state has taken charge of debris removal efforts, praising its effective management of the cleanup after the 2018 Woolsey fire, but the process of building back is a long one.
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State’s Motion Seeks Rulings in Six Issues in Suit vs. SCE Over Woolsey Fire
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services is seeking favorable rulings in six key issues next month in its lawsuit against the Southern California Edison Co. for SCE’s alleged role in the ignition of the 2018 Woolsey Fire,
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As wildfires continue to ravage L.A., here's a look at 5 of the worst fires in California history
Fast-moving wildfires have ravaged Los Angeles since Tuesday, killing at least 10 people and destroying large swaths of California's prized coastline while leveling entire neighborhoods.
Burning Teslas, fried battery storage systems add to toxic mix hindering LA wildfire cleanup
Lithium batteries from EVs and hybrids, as well as home-power backups, will require specialized removal in the wake of the Eaton and Palisades fires.
L.A. wildfires shine spotlight on obscure firefighting charity
With wildfires burning across Southern California, the little-known Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation has raised about $20 million in a matter of days.
California leaders promise a quick rebuild, but that may put homes at risk of fire again
Reconstructing fire-ravaged neighborhoods in their former image could make residents sitting ducks for future blazes, experts say.
Wildfires Are Revealing the Limits of Our Hydrant Systems
While hydrants can play a role in fighting a wildfire in its early stages, the systems weren’t designed to combat the large blazes currently ravaging the Los Angeles area.
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Driving Change: When paradise burns again and again
Nine days of exile, and I return to a world transformed. The acrid smell of smoke that fills my lungs is nothing compared to the heaviness in my heart. I am one of the lucky ones — my home still stands,