Cal Fire’s predictions didn’t foresee the Altadena inferno. Now it’s changing its fire-hazard maps
The vast majority of homes destroyed in the Eaton fire were outside of Cal Fire's "very high" fire hazard severity zones, yet ...
Los Angeles Had Substandard Hydrants Near Devastating Fire’s Starting Point
The Palisades fire first took hold in a neighborhood where many hydrants had only a single, small outlet for firefighters to ...
Why the water Trump ordered released in California won't help Los Angeles firefighting
The water released from two California reservoirs will likely go to waste, not help Los Angeles with firefighting, experts ...
Pacific Coast Highway reopens nearly a month after devastating Southern California wildfires
The Pacific Coast Highway is back open in Malibu, California, nearly a month after the deadly Palisades Fire ripped through ...
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State Farm, California’s largest fire insurance provider, is pushing for rate increases
Why it matters: State Farm has the most California customers out of any other insurer, according to the company. It expects ...
California Homeowners Hit With Sudden 22 Percent Insurance Rate Increase
As the Golden State faces increasing levels of environmental disasters and wildfires, many insurance companies have raised ...
As winter rains come to California, fire-ravaged communities prepare for mudslides
With winter rains entering full swing, California leaders are preparing fire-damaged communities against the threat of ...
Developer Rick Caruso announces foundation aimed at rebuilding after Southern California wildfires
He says Steadfast LA is “about getting our hands dirty, breaking through obstacles and physically rebuilding — brick-by-brick ...
San Diego tries a different approach to fire prevention: A new spray on dry brush
This approach to fire prevention is new for both San Diego and the nation: The company making Citrotech, Mighty Fire Breaker, ...
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US: Refinery fire erupts due to hydrocarbon leak in Martinez, California, USA
On 2, 2025, in Martinez, California, USA, @N_TYD66 shared a video capturing a refinery fire caused by a hydrocarbon leak. The author, driving near the site, spotted thick black smoke and flames near ...
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Santa Clarita family turns to fireproofing technology after losing home in 2019 Tick Fire
For families impacted by wildfires, the idea of rebuilding their home can be daunting. Not only is there confusion about how ...
Here's how to help wildfire victims as California blazes explode in size
Strong Santa Ana winds fueled wildfires that burned across Southern California for more than three weeks, forcing tens of thousands of residents out from their homes.