Climate & Environment

Beloved places we’ve lost: Tracking LA fire destruction

Homes, businesses and cherished community spots went up in flames.

Two stone chimneys stand amid fire rubble.

Fire recovery: Victims and evacuees can get started with these resources

Where to find shelter, food, childcare, and more as those impacted by the wildfires step on the road to recovery.

About a dozen people, young and older, at a shelter inside a basketball gym with white and blue walls.

I had to evacuate my home, what do I do next?

Finding shelter for yourself and animals, plus emergency numbers and tips.

No weather break in sight for fire-ravaged SoCal

The forecast: continued winds, even drier conditions, no rain in sight.

A hazy sky and sea has a burned car in the foreground.

Cheat sheet: A quick roundup of SoCal fire coverage and safety resources

The basics on active fires and your one-stop shop for resources.

Palisades and other Southern California fires could be most expensive in US history

"These fires will likely be the costliest in history, not the deadliest, and that is the only silver lining right now."

Palm trees are bent from the wind as a helicopter flies above homes threatened by the wind-driven Palisades Fire in Pacific Palisades.

Trying to stay safe in a wildfire? Why Watch Duty has exploded in popularity

The free app for tracking wildfires has taken off in the Western U.S. as more of the region experiences destructive wildfires and the overwhelming task of staying informed.

A person's hands hold a phone with flame icons showing the location of fires.

Cheat sheet: A short guide to giving your home a fighting chance if you need to evacuate

If you’ve been ordered to leave because of fire, here’s some CalFire tips for protecting your property and making it easier for firefighters.

Two firefighters in yellow protective gear are running down a paved neighborhood street, with houses on the left hand side and in the background. Brown and gray wildfire smoke is billowing from behind the houses, contrasting against the small sliver of cloudy blue sky.

As SoCal fire evacuations expand, Pasadena Humane seeks pet foster families, donations

The animal shelter in Pasadena has taken more than 350 pets whose families have had to evacuate from the Eaton Fire. More are expected to arrive.

A few people gathering outside a brick building of "Humane Society"

Extreme fire weather and strong windstorm continues

Cooler temperatures move in today amid high winds.

The fronds on palm trees blow sideways in high winds

How to keep yourself safe from the dismal air quality driven by these fires

Masking up and staying indoors can help people cope with the poor air quality.

A man holding a large white hose sprays water towards a burning hillside, the sky is engulfed in flames.

Hurst Fire near Sylmar is fully contained

All evacuation warnings were lifted after the fire has burned nearly 800 acres.

Cars drive thru a long street as a hillside burns in the background.

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