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

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

One year later: The Palisades and Eaton fires

LAist is marking the one-year anniversary of the January 2025 fires with coverage that includes the voices of fire survivors, stories of resilience and helpful resources.
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.
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.
Arts & Entertainment

Fire survivors can get free tickets to the Rose Parade. Here’s how

Residents affected by the Eaton and Palisades fires can get free tickets to see the Rose Parade and the floats up close.

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Wildfire Updates