AQMD: Very low, normal levels of air toxics in Eaton fire burn areas, amid debris clean-up
It took a week, but AQMD mobile testing from Jan. 31 in the Altadena fire area showed no elevated levels for air toxics.
Asian communities faced language barriers during L.A. wildfires, UCLA study says
A new UCLA study published this week found Asian communities affected by the recent fires in Los Angeles County had difficulty accessing information about emergency evacuations and recovery efforts ...
Southern California fire storms: One month later
Friday evening marked one month since the deadly Palisades and Eaton fires first broke out. KTLA's Mary Beth McDade reports ...
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California fires update: Saturday, Feb. 8
The County has hired an independent group to investigate the disaster response to the fires, including evacuations and emergency alerts.
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Here's how EPA is disposing of lithium ion batteries from Palisades Fire
When lithium ion batteries catch fire, the resulting chemical reaction is toxic. Here's how the EPA is safely rendering these rechargeable batteries safe at the Palisades Fire debris staging area.
A book lover’s best-kept secret: the Substacks and BookToks every reader should know
We look at the world of BookTok and the book clubs you'll wish you knew about sooner. Plus, the owner of Octavia’s Bookshelf ...
During fires, L.A. burn centers braced for crisis that never came
When the fires erupted Jan. 7, burn centers across the Los Angeles region braced for an influx of patients, updating one ...
LA wildfires highlight nation's insurance crisis as homeowners try to recover lost homes
The nation's growing home insurance crisis is in the spotlight as California homeowners begin the long road to rebuilding after the deadly Eaton and Palisades wildfires.
The families of L.A. wildfire victims confront the failures that prevented escape
One month after the devastation, the public and California’s government are facing tough questions about their approach to ...
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The LA fires burned a lot of lithium-ion batteries. What does that say about a clean energy future?
Lithium–ion batteries have been making headlines since the devastating Eaton and Palisades fires broke out a month ago. From concerns about evacuating in an electric vehicle, to the challenges of ...
Virginia group will assess LA County’s fire alert and evacuation procedures
The Virginia-based McChrystal Group, founded in 2011 by retired four-star Gen. Stanley McChrystal, is conducting a similar review of September’s Hurricane Helene, which caused extensive damage and ...
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‘It’s just ashes’: Petaluma native loses home in Los Angeles wildfire
Mike Dettling is a Petaluma native from a Petaluma family. Like his parents and siblings, he attended St. Vincent High School, where he was a standout football player – a skill he took with him to ...