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Eaton Fire: A rebuilding journey
Josie Huang, weekend host for LAist 89.3 and a veteran reporter, is among the thousands of people to lose her home in the devastating fires that hit L.A. in January 2025. She shares the journey as she and Altadena neighbors work to rebuild.
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Reporting on the fire that destroyed my neighborhood
Josie Huang returns to her burned out street as she and others navigate losing their Altadena homes in the Eaton Fire.
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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. -
A state law extended mortgage forbearance for up to a year, but survivors say there’s far more to do. -
Sen. Alex Padilla has introduced a bill that would make existing tax exemptions permanent for the kinds of utility company payouts now being offered to Eaton Fire survivors. -
Factory-built housing can be cheaper and faster for those seeking to rebuild after the fires — and you can tour examples at this showcase. -
Jose Rodriguez lost the garage home where his son lived. He wasn’t trying to be the first to rebuild. But his experience helped him earn that distinction.
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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.
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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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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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Look out for wildlife with burnt paws, or singed feathers. And call the authorities if you spot anything.
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The Line Fire has burned more than 38,000 acres in San Bernardino County. More than 73,000 structures — including homes and businesses — have been threatened.
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Cool weather and a marine layer are expected to continue helping firefighters.
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Arson-related arrests increased in California nearly doubled in 2023 when compared to five years earlier, according to Cal Fire.
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"Limited resource availability continues to hamper control efforts," said one official incident update.
