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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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Sheriff's officials have door-to-door searches with cadaver dogs underway in daylight hours.
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Flames from the Palisades Fire threatened the beloved museum on Tuesday. News that the villa is intact was welcome amid the loss of many other iconic sites.
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L.A. County says public works crews are on 24/7 patrols.
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It’s part of an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve public health.
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With high winds and fire danger comes power outages — unplanned due to downed trees and planned to try to prevent fires. We have some tips on making it through an outage.
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The new designation near Joshua Tree National Park protects wildlife and preserves Indigenous spiritual and cultural values tied to the land.
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LAPD suspends resident visits to fire area as search for more bodies continues. The fire, which has killed 11 people, has burned through more than 23,500 acres.
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The Chuckwalla National Monument covers more than 624,000 acres south of Joshua Tree National Park in Southern California. The Sáttítla Highlands National Monument covers more than 224,000 acres in Northern California.
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Red flag warnings kicked in Tuesday morning.
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Red flag warnings start Tuesday morning through Friday.
