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After all the rain we've had lately, large fires likely won't be a concern until deep into 2026.
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Local and federal officials in LA say recovery from January's deadly wildfires is on pace to be the fastest in modern California history. Scientists worry that toxic debris isn't getting cleared.
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The Eureka Fire broke out Friday near an area of the park that's been known as a "refuge" for the namesake plant.
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The Henderson Fire in San Diego County began at around 5:45 p.m. on Friday.
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Friday is the warmest day of the week, so stay hydrated and put on sunscreen.
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The county planned to send concrete from the Eaton Fire burn area to the Antelope Valley for later use reinforcing roads. The plan was abandoned after community outrage.
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The decision makes it easier to win approval for highways, bridges, pipelines, wind farms, and other infrastructure projects.
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Angel City Lumber is trying to find a space where logs salvaged after the Eaton Fire can be stored and milled.
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There are opportunities for the public to share feedback on what will be Southern California largest recycled water projects.
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Temperatures are above normal for Thursday and Friday in SoCal.
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The Marine Mammal Care Center in San Pedro is reporting no new animals with signs of toxicosis in recent days.
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A warming trend will raise temperatures to around 100 degrees for deserts.
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The drier plants get, the easier they burn. So after a dry rainy season and the recent heat in Southern California, grasses are primed to catch fire.
Jonathan Rinderknecht has pleaded not guilty to arson, among other crimes related to the destructive and deadly January fire.
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California’s new Low Carbon Fuel Standard has been stalled because it lacks ”clarity.”
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Ash and fire debris have raised risk of flooding downstream.
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After the storms, we’re getting a better idea of how the January wildfires affected the coastline.
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Santa Ana winds to affect the wind prone corridors in L.A. and Ventura counties.
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To help homes survive more intense disasters, FEMA has been developing recommendations for stronger building codes. The Trump administration has pulled them back.
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A windblown dust and ash advisory ends by noon.
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Residents whose homes still stand in burn zones are concerned about their health and how to make their homes livable again.Listen 4:03
