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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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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. -
Philanthropic funds helped purchase a burned lot that used to have 14 rental units. Supporters hope the project can be a model for rebuilding equitably for renters. -
The program will launch later this fall, but the utility says it wants to gather community feedback on things like eligibility criteria first. -
LAist is surveying people who lost their homes during the fires. Here’s how to participate in an illustrated project highlighting your memories.
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Fire officials said OC Public Works was moving boulders when the fire ignited in Trabuco Canyon.
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Each county in Southern California has its own way of doing things. Here’s a list of emergency alert systems to sign up for so you’ll always be in the know.
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Flames burning in the San Gabriel Mountains, evacuations continue
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Crews are working in high heat and tough terrain in the San Bernardino Mountains. The number of threatened structures increased to 8,000 structures, including homes and businesses, as of Monday night.
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Yesterday was hot. Today and tomorrow will be scorching.
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Pyrocumulonimbus clouds might offer a terrifying peek at the future of wildfires.
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The fire has grown to roughly 1,500 acres and is threatening structures.
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Finer fuels are still susceptible to drying winds.
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The area is a longstanding concern for fire experts because it has just a handful of narrow roads to evacuate thousands of residents.
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Bell Canyon residents started training and preparing on their own after witnessing the power and speed of the Woolsey Fire.
