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 ...
As Altadena waited for evacuation orders, fire commanders faced 'chaotic' conditions
With thousands of lives at risk, a mobile command post tasked with issuing evacuation orders struggled to keep pace with the ...
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Outpacing Government? Lessons from Watch Duty’s Rise
Watch Duty’s success raises questions about why citizen-led tech is outpacing government emergency response efforts. The company’s co-founder explores the lessons agencies can learn from this ...
Atmospheric river soaks Bay Area, forces evacuations in Russian River area
An atmospheric river brought additional rain, strong winds, and flooding to the Bay Area Tuesday, triggering evacuation ...
The LA County Fires Devastated Homes In The Wildland Urban Interface. Here’s What That Is.
By Jeremia Kimelman, CalMatters In just a single month, 2025 is the second most destructive fire year in California history, ...
L.A. Wildfires: SCE Admits Its Equipment May Have Ignited Hurst Fire North Of Los Angeles
SCE concedes in the filing that a conductor failure occurred near the origin of the fire, causing damaged equipment to fall to the ground at the base of a tower.
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California fires updates for Tuesday, Feb. 4
As thousands continue the road to recovery, those in burn scar areas must prepare for two rainstorms forecast to hit Southern ...
Are California Wildfires Over? Containment Status After Weeks of Fires
Numerous blazes erupted in Southern California this month, consuming thousands of acres and killing at least 29 people.
NASA Satellites Show How California’s Wildfire Crisis Was Years in the Making
The largest fires started on January 7 and devastated swathes of L.A., including Pacific Palisades and Altadena. The fires ...
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California Wildfire Updates: Palisades, Eaton Fires Reach Full Containment
(Photo by David McNew/Getty Images) Saturday, 11:00 a.m. PSTCal Fire ... Weather Service forecasted a low pressure system “likely” to bring much needed rain to Southern California would ...