Wildfire
Experts tell Californians to stop mowing their lawns as they could spark more wildfires: ‘Conditions are ripe for explosive fire growth’
Low humidity, bone-dry vegetation and strong Santa Ana winds are making firefighters’ jobs even harder. Read More
How did some homes survive the wildfires? These materials and building techniques likely helped
Windows are a huge factor in whether a home burns down, because so much heat is transmitted through them. Read ...
California’s insurer of last resort has potential exposure to LA wildfires of nearly $5 billion and reinsurance of $5.78 billion
“The FAIR Plan, a not-for-profit catastrophe insurer, has the payment mechanisms in place to ensure all covered claims will be ...
Tesla CEO Elon Musk borrowed customers’ new Cybertrucks to provide Starlink internet in decimated California wildfire regions
Musk sent Starlink-equipped Cybertrucks to restore internet connectivity after criticizing the government’s response. Read More
A man allegedly dressed up like a firefighter to loot homes in Malibu but was caught by sheriff’s deputies
For the man allegedly preying on victims by pretending to be a first responder, the penalty could be even stiffer. ...
Private firefighters don’t just serve the rich. Here’s who else hires them
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Gov. Gavin Newsom vows ‘Marshall Plan’ and suspends environmental laws to help rebuild LA after wildfires
“We already have a team looking at reimagining L.A. 2.0,” California Gov. Gavin Newsom said. Read More
LA wildfire evacuees face ‘obscene’ price gouging as landlord lists house for $17,000 a month then demands $30,000
“You need to figure out how to adjust your prices consistent with the law. And if that means departing from ...
The Eaton Fire burned a haven for generations of Black families who faced housing discrimination elsewhere
Recovery and rebuilding may be out of reach for many, and pressures of gentrification could be renewed. Read More
Los Angeles wildfires death toll rises as burn area is now larger than San Francisco
Five of the deaths were attributed to the Palisades Fire and 11 resulted from the Eaton Fire, the Los Angeles ...
