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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
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The allegedly offenses took place in the Palisades and Eaton fire areas, prosecutors say. -
The region already had a severe shortage of affordable housing. With thousands of families displaced by fires, it’s now even worse. -
As the wildfires in L.A. continue to burn, is it safe to shower? Wash dishes? What if you used tap water by accident? Here’s what to know about the three types of water advisories in effect right now. -
The community has been a sanctuary for Black residents. Homeownership for African Americans in Altadena is about 75% — close to double the national rate. -
What, specifically, happens when investigators try to determine the cause of fires? We interviewed experts to find out. -
Think of PDS or "particular dangerous situation" as the National Weather Service's Rolls Royce for fire weather.
