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 ...
After brutal fire season, California lawmakers call for seasonal firefighters to be employed year-round
State legislators are calling to extend Cal Fire's staffing to a year-round system, switching some roles from nine-month ...
Palisades and Eaton fire have been fully contained as LA begins road to recovery
(TNND) — It has been almost a month since the deadly Palisades and Eaton fires began ravaging Los Angeles County. Now, city ...
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PacifiCorp Was Grossly Negligent in Oregon’s 2020 Wildfires. Now It’s Asking Lawmakers for Protection.
PacifiCorp has waged a campaign, in the courts and now in the halls of the state Capitol, to reduce its financial obligation.
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OJP investigation: After the inferno
After deadly utility-caused fires in Washington, Utah and, most recently, Hawaii, officials in those states issued “cause and ...
Gov. Newsom wants to speed up delayed rule making California homes more fire resistant
The rule requires homeowners to clear combustible materials like dead plants and wooden furniture within 5 feet of homes in ...
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Why clearing the brush around Los Angeles won't reduce the wildfire danger
After thousands of homes were destroyed, many are looking for ways to make Los Angeles safer from wildfires. But clearing ...
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Beyoncé donates $2.5 million, creates relief fund for Los Angeles-area fire victims
"Los Angeles we stand with you," said a post on the foundation's Instagram on Sunday, announcing their L.A. Fire ... California has seen in more than a decade. At the same time, Los Angeles County ...