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The report concludes that the water supply was too slow, not too low, and even a functioning reservoir likely wouldn’t have stopped the Palisades Fire.
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Finding shelter for yourself and animals, plus emergency numbers and tips.
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The forecast: continued winds, even drier conditions, no rain in sight.
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The basics on active fires and your one-stop shop for resources.
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"These fires will likely be the costliest in history, not the deadliest, and that is the only silver lining right now."
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Cooler temperatures move in today amid high winds.
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Masking up and staying indoors can help people cope with the poor air quality.
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All evacuation warnings were lifted after the fire has burned nearly 800 acres.
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Roughly 82,400 residents remain under evacuation orders or warnings across Los Angeles County.
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If time is short, here's how to get ready to fast. In case of emergency, however, remember that belongings can be replaced, lives cannot.
Philanthropic funds helped purchase a burned lot that used to have 14 rental units. Supporters hope the project can be a model for rebuilding equitably for renters.
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An LAist investigation found toxic heavy metals in samples of fire retardant collected from the Palisades, Eaton and Franklin fires. Here's what that means.
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The Trump administration wants to reverse a 2009 EPA finding that greenhouse gases endanger people. The finding is the basis for much of the United States' climate change regulations.Listen 3:23
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Clouds and accompanying cool weather will be here for the next few days.
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The details of the payouts are expected to be released later in the summer and come as the utility faces lawsuits over the possibility that its equipment sparked the fire.
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It’s not just that it’s dark and people are asleep. Urban sprawl, confirmation bias and other factors can play a role.
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Clouds and accompanying cool weather will be here for the next few days.
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An expert explains what survivors of the Palisades and Eaton fires should consider before joining a fire-related lawsuit.Listen 0:49
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Visitors are welcome to catch the rare sight — and smell — in person for free. Or watch it bloom through the Huntington's livestream.
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The digital tool led by UCLA offers residents real-time measurements of particles in the air.
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Under the second Trump administration, climate denial has given way to climate erasure.
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Uncertainty around the future of the state’s emissions trading program has disrupted credit auctions and lowered state revenue.
