When houses are fuel: Why firefighting was no match for a California disaster decades in the making
As the California fires burn, experts say firefighters can only do so much in extreme conditions. Instead, people must ...
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Private firefighters are increasingly popular with insurers. But do they pose a risk?
As California faces a future of more frequent and severe firestorms, the current fires have made clear that private companies ...
Huge volunteer force mobilizes in L.A. to provide for wildfire victims
Thousands of people from across the region have donated clothes and food, contributed meals, and tried to help — “an amazing ...
For historically Black Altadena, the combined wildfire loss of generational wealth and personal heirlooms is indescribable
For many African Americans who built their lives and businesses in historically Black communities like Altadena, the combined ...
The common thread between hurricanes and wildfires? Increasingly strong winds
When a fire is lit, winds can serve as a blow torch, helping it quickly spread. Two of California’s largest wildfires this month were driven by hurricane-force winds gusting up to 100 mph. Videos ...
GUEST OPINION: The Pikes Peak Region continually prepares for wildfires
As we have watched the fires wreak havoc in Southern California this month, we are reminded of how we live with the dangers ...
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Donation drive to help Los Angeles wildfire victims will last through Sunday
This weekend, the Rotary Club of Santa Maria and medical transportation company Care Connection are hosting a donation drive ...
Southern California braces for worse wildfires as Santa Ana winds expected to intensify
The wildfire is expected to become more worse for Southern California as strong Santa Ana winds are expected to become ...
CASA de ESPAÑOL in Sacramento partners with Red Cross on fundraiser for LA wildfire relief
CASA de ESPAÑOL in Sacramento teamed up with the American Red Cross for a special fundraiser to benefit the fire survivors in ...
North Carolinians working with the American Red Cross to help California wildfire victims
A volunteer who has been in Los Angeles since the beginning of this week said the fires have impacted everyone, regardless of ...