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

Climate & Environment

Are more fires popping up in LA than normal? What we know

“We have a lot of abnormal incidents that are layered over our normal everyday operations, which makes it seem even worse,” an LAFD spokesperson said.
Climate & Environment

FAQs: The LAist newsroom is answering your questions about the fires

If you have a question about the firestorm, let the LAist newsroom know.
Health

These devastating fires are taking a toll on our mental health. Here’s how to know when to seek help

Mental health resources for kids and adults tailored to this fire disaster.
Climate & Environment

Archer Fire in Granada Hills brought under control

The fire broke out at about 10:25 a.m. Friday and was quickly doused by water-dropping aircraft.
News

Curfew orders put in place for Palisades and Eaton fire zones as authorities warn of looters and scammers

L.A. County Sheriff Robert Luna said the curfews will take effect at 6 p.m. and violators will be arrested.
Food

Many iconic LA restaurants, coffee shops and bars have been lost to the fires. Here's how to help them

The fires have wiped out several neighborhood staples. Here's what they meant to the community, and how to help

Hey, LA listener!

Wildfire Updates