Wildfire Updates

As wildfires continue to impact our communities, LAist, PBS SoCal, KCRW, and CalMatters have come together to deliver free, reliable local news and updates. Daily to start. Less frequent as conditions improve.

Wildfire Updates is a new newsletter from LAist, PBS SoCal, KCRW and CalMatters that helps Southern Californians make sense of our catastrophic wildfires.

LAist’s Wildfire Coverage

News

Altadena’s first mosque takes baby steps toward rebuilding after Eaton Fire

The mosque is currently operating out of a temporary space rented from a church.
Climate & Environment

One year later: The Palisades and Eaton fires

Hear from fire survivors, read stories of resilience and and get helpful resources to mark the anniversary of the January 2025 L.A. fires.
Climate & Environment

Six stories of loss and resilience, a year after the LA fires

Every fire survivor's story is different. But they're all connected too — to a traumatic event and to feelings of grief, anger and determination.
Civics & Democracy

Civic bonds in Altadena are stronger than ever, one year after the Eaton Fire

Historic numbers voted in town council election despite displacement.
Climate & Environment

Mark the first LA wildfires anniversary with concerts, vigils and volunteering

One year after the devastating 2025 wildfires in Los Angeles, multiple events and volunteer opportunities remember the losses and honor the ongoing recovery.
Climate & Environment

You shared what made Altadena and Pacific Palisades special. LAist drew it

L.A. residents from both communities shared their memories from before the Eaton and Palisades fires. LAist created hand-drawn illustrations to bring those memories to life.

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Wildfire Updates