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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 lawsuits allege that SCE's equipment caused the fire that destroyed swaths of Altadena, prompting massive emergency response and ongoing cleanup costs.
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Up to a foot of snow, a brief burst of rain and whipping winds could hit the nest in the San Bernardino National Forest late Wednesday into early Friday.
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A weak atmospheric river is bringing rain and snow to SoCal.
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After light rain this weekend, a stronger storm system is on it's way this week.
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Army Corps provides more info on how fire-impacted residents can help preserve their surviving treesA new waiver allows residents to request trees on their property not be cut down during debris removal.
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California and other states and counties are using a legal strategy that took down Big Tobacco, hoping to make fossil fuel companies pay for damage they have long denied. But many obstacles remain.
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Now all eyes turn to the third egg to see if it develops a pip, the first hole an eaglet makes as it emerges from its shell.
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At this point, California is set to have a near-average Sierra Nevada snowpack, and at least three more storms this season will likely give it a necessary boost.
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If you were affected by the January wildfires and haven't put in for federal assistance yet, the clock is ticking.
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The governor has proposed spending climate bond money dedicated to wildfire mitigation in various ways.
