The long-term implications are dire. Wildfires and storms are shaking utilities when demand on regional power grids is increasing exponentially. Regional planners fret Southern California Edison will be so consumed with wildfire liabilities that it will delay upgrades required to meet the surging demand for electricity.
The ferocious Pacific Palisades Fire ripping through Los Angeles is barely a day old, but already stands among the most destructive wildfires in the county’s history.
To help fire victims walk through a process that may seem overwhelming, an insurance attorney and Woolsey Fire victims provided guidance to help file insurance claims.
I have friends who lost houses. I have family who were burned out of their home. Los Angeles has lost churches, synagogues, and architecture that are part of our collective history—not just architectural gems, but civic hubs and touchstones for communal memory.
The Palisades fire wreaked significant havoc on the nearby city of Malibu. In an interview, Mayor Doug Stewart said that the state has taken charge of debris removal efforts, praising its effective management of the cleanup after the 2018 Woolsey fire, but the process of building back is a long one.
For at least 48 hours, it seemed like Angelenos saw flames nearly everywhere they looked. LOS ANGELES — Willemina Yospe set out on foot through a city on fire. She wore a white sweatsuit and carried an empty backpack. This was a rescue mission.
The 'Doctor Strange' director opens up on how a catastrophic fire impacted his family ("people grieve differently") and wise words offered by mentor Wim Wenders to his young son: "Hold onto your memories.
Miley Cyrus opened up about the devastation of losing her home in a 2018 wildfire while sharing her thoughts and support for those currently affected by the ongoing fires in Southern California.
It’s the deadliest fire in state history. The Woolsey fire obliterated more than 1,600 homes and businesses in Los Angeles and Ventura counties. At least three died in the blaze.These are the ...
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During the Woolsey fire of late 2018 ... It’s my job as the fire chief for Los Angeles city fire department to make sure our firefighters have exactly what they need to do their jobs ...