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Eaton Fire: A rebuilding journey
What happens when a neighborhood is lost?
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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A retired teacher whose California home was destroyed by a catastrophic wildfire faces losing her disaster case manager amid a funding standoff between the state and FEMA. -
Survivors, insurance industry slam purported last-minute bills to shift wildfire costs away from utilities. -
The deadline to apply is this fall and LAist wants to hear how the program has or has not benefited survivors. -
LAist asked what rebuilding your life means after a disaster. Fire survivors shared. -
A prop werewolf put up for Halloween by Altadena residents became a symbol of pride after the Eaton Fire. It's also divided the community.
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As first responders work to put out the Palisades and Eaton fires, colleges across Greater L.A. have set up relief funds to provide support for students, faculty, and staff.
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Wildfire smoke causes particularly dangerous air quality, especially for sensitive groups including children and pregnant people.
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The restaurant community has stepped up after the fires. A (growing) list of places across the city are providing support.
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The Air Quality Index measures particles in the air, but not how toxic they are, experts say.
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The allegedly offenses took place in the Palisades and Eaton fire areas, prosecutors say.
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The region already had a severe shortage of affordable housing. With thousands of families displaced by fires, it’s now even worse.
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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.
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In Altadena, where many Black families own homes, those displaced grapple with grief and uncertaintyThe community has been a sanctuary for Black residents. Homeownership for African Americans in Altadena is about 75% — close to double the national rate.
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What, specifically, happens when investigators try to determine the cause of fires? We interviewed experts to find out.
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Think of PDS or "particular dangerous situation" as the National Weather Service's Rolls Royce for fire weather.
