When houses are fuel: Why firefighting was no match for a California disaster decades in the making
Experts told NBC News that Southern California and other vulnerable areas need a transformational shift in mindset away from ...
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Marin disaster planners see LA fires as warning
With firestorms ripping through Los Angeles, Suzi Beatie of Corte Madera said the disaster should be a wakeup call for Marin residents to take emergency preparedness seriously. "People tend to forget ...
LA fire lines: Inmates shoulder heavy packs, tackle dangerous work for less than $30/day
Sal Almanza has worked 24-hour shifts in grueling terrain, cutting fire lines and hauling away brush trying to keep ahead of ...
How Will L.A. Rebuild? The Recovery From the Wine Country Fire Offers Clues.
The Tubbs fire in 2017 wiped out more than 5,000 structures in a Northern California county. Homeowners faced challenges, but ...
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Wildfires Can Contaminate Drinking Water Systems With Harmful Chemicals
Some local water systems in the Los Angeles area have begun issuing warnings about potentially unsafe drinking water.
Journalist leaves home to cover the wildfires as flames barreled toward his front door
Ryan Pearson, a Los Angeles-based entertainment video editor for The Associated Press, lost his home to the California ...
California's FAIR Plan, the home insurer of last resort, may need a bailout after the L.A. fires
California's Fair Plan, the state's insurer of last resort, may be unable to pay billions in claims arising from the Los ...
Free camps are offering a safe space for kids as L.A. fires cause child-care upheaval
Free child care is bringing a sense of safety and normalcy to kids impacted by the L.A. fires, especially for those whose ...
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California wildfires: What we know about LA-area fires, what caused them, who is affected and more
Fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, a series of ferocious wildfires erupted last week and roared across the Los ...