Cal Fire’s updated fire-hazard maps will double the area of locally managed land that must comply with safety codes
Cal Fire will begin rolling out new fire-hazard severity maps, which are expected to more than double the land in ...
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Evacuation warning adjacent to UCLA campus from Palisades fire has lifted
An evacuation warning adjacent to the UCLA campus was lifted around 1:40 p.m., according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection website. Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025 Advertise Donate ...
What happened on Thursday, Jan. 16 as crews improved containment on Palisades, Eaton fires
Coverage of the firefighters' battle to improve containment over the Eaton and Palisades fires, including stories about the latest death count and victim frustration.
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UCLA students create website to keep community informed during LA wildfires
As multiple wildfires burned in Los Angeles County, Kyle Jeong came back to his dorm to find his roommate switching between ...
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Hughes Fire near L.A. explodes to 10,000 acres; 31,000 told to evacuate
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection said it deployed 20 engines to respond ... it’s off to the races again,” UCLA climate scientist Daniel Swain said in a briefing. “You can see ...
'Hotter, drier, and more flammable': Scientists say climate change fueled LA fires
Although pieces of the analysis include degrees of uncertainty, researchers said trends show climate change increased the ...
'A new wildfire paradigm': Why California fires are growing larger and more destructive
In a state that averages more than 7,500 wildfires a year some California homeowners keep helmets and fire hoses handy.
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High winds do more than spread fires — they keep firefighting aircraft on the ground
(Photo by Jill Connelly/Bloomberg via Getty Images) The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, also known as Cal Fire, has a fleet of more than 60 aircraft operating from 14 ...