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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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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. -
The deposition was released by representatives of the thousands of families affected by the Palisades Fire.
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Where to find shelter, food, childcare, and more as those impacted by the wildfires step on the road to recovery.
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Finding shelter for yourself and animals, plus emergency numbers and tips.
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The forecast: continued winds, even drier conditions, no rain in sight.
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If you’ve been ordered to leave because of fire, here’s some CalFire tips for protecting your property and making it easier for firefighters.
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Masking up and staying indoors can help people cope with the poor air quality.
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All evacuation warnings were lifted after the fire has burned nearly 800 acres.
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Roughly 82,400 residents remain under evacuation orders or warnings across Los Angeles County.
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If you absolutely must drive in these dangerous conditions, we have some tips
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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.
