More houses are being built in wildfire-prone areas. Los Angeles has a plan to stop
Before the wildfire that destroyed thousands of homes, Altadena was already debating a tense question: should new housing be built in places that could burn?
Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Jan. 31
A new wildfire was reported today at 5:18 a.m. in Los Angeles County. The wildfire has been burning on private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.
Map: See containment updates for 3 largest fires still burning in Los Angeles County
The Eaton Fire is almost completely contained in the Altadena area northeast of Los Angeles. On the LA County coast, the Palisades Fire is over three-fourths contained. The Hughes Fire, which broke out in the Lake Castaic area Wednesday north of Los Angeles, is over 50% contained.
After Fires, Los Angeles Gets Moonshot Moment to Rebuild
These are some of the bold ideas academics have for Los Angeles as it recovers from the Eaton and Palisades fires, which killed 28 people and damaged or destroyed nearly 16,000 structures. Together, the blazes charred 59 sq miles (152 sq km) - an area larger than Paris.
Breaking: Posey Fire reported in Los Angeles County on Jan. 31
A new wildfire was reported today at 3:22 p.m. in Los Angeles County. Posey Fire has been burning on private land. Currently, there is no data indicating the containment progress of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.
California fires updates: Death toll in Los Angeles fires rises to 29
The two largest fires, the Palisades Fire in Pacific Palisades and the Eaton Fire near Pasadena, remain active. One of the latest, the Hughes Fire in the Castaic area, has prompted evacuation orders for tens of thousands of people.
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Here’s how LA County plans to spend your tax dollars on homelessness
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Meryl Streep 'cut a car-sized hole in the fence,' fled Los Angeles wildfire through a neighbor's yard, nephew says
Meryl Streep took matters into her own hands — literally — as wildfires rampaged across Los Angeles County earlier this month ...
Los Angeles fire rebuild efforts are underway, with expedited clean-up established
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Toxic Chemicals from Fire Debris Prompt Ocean Water Closures in Los Angeles County Beaches
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued an ocean water closure due to toxic chemicals from fire debris ...
Thousands told to evacuate after two new blazes start in Los Angeles County
The Hughes Fire near Castaic, north of Los Angeles, was 24% contained on Thursday afternoon, according to Cal Fire.
Particularly Dangerous Situation warning issued, Los Angeles County reopens Altadena to residents
Southern California is bracing for an "unprecedented" third Particularly Dangerous Situation warning in a month, as extreme ...
LA County seeks to suspend state laws that could hamper rebuilding
Los Angeles County wants the state to temporarily suspend housing laws in unincorporated areas such as Altadena, so residents can quickly rebuild their homes. Housing advocates say not so fast.
Los Angeles fire cleanup complicated by 'unprecedented' number of EVs with combustible lithium-ion batteries
California wildfire cleanup is complicated by highly combustible lithium-ion batteries found in electric and hybrid vehicles ...