Quick rebuild sought after Los Angeles wildfires, but same risks threaten new disasters
A similar program was implemented in 2017 in Houston after Hurricane Harvey caused $125 billion in damage. Rather than ...
Firefighter swept into ocean in debris flow as heavy rain pounds Los Angeles
A new atmospheric river is slamming California, including fire-ravaged Los Angeles, where residents are bracing for the ...
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Map: Where the Hughes Fire and other wildfires are burning in LA County
Three major fires were burning on a day of high fire danger Wednesday in Los Angeles County. The fires include the deadly Eaton and Palisades fire and the Hughes Fire, which started Wednesday ...
Hughes Fire Live Tracker: Map of New Los Angeles Wildfire
The Hughes Fire that started on Wednesday has burned through over 5,000 acres in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties on Wednesday.
Los Angeles wildfires see unprecedented use of fire retardant Phos-Chek
While deemed ‘practically non-toxic’ by the Environmental Protection Agency, studies suggest potential harm to ecosystems.
Why Los Angeles was covered in bright pink sludge after the wildfires
Phos-Chek is a bright red colour because it contains iron oxide. Iron oxide makes the red colour permanent, lasting for many years. Sometimes, a temporary red colour is used. This comes from a special ...
The local brands selling Altadena, Palisades and L.A. gear for fire relief efforts
A "Rebuild Altadena" tote from Kikay. A “Palisades Strong” hat from Only the Lonely. A “Love L.A.” graphic T-shirt from the ...
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No, LAFD doesn’t have 45 electric fire trucks that take hours to recharge | Fact check
A Jan. 18 Facebook post (direct link, archive link) claims firefighters in Los Angeles rely on electric fire trucks that take hours to recharge. “(Forty-five) of Los Angeles fire trucks have to ...
LA region faces another ‘potentially dangerous situation’ with high winds and fire threat
Another “potentially dangerous situation red flag warning” hit Southern California Monday afternoon, Jan. 20, as fire crews brace for the potential of new wildfires during troubling winds while still ...