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California wildfires: What we know about L.A.-area fires, what caused them, who is affected and more
Fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, a series of ferocious wildfires erupted the second week of January and roared across the Los Angeles area.
Disabled in the California wildfires: “You live on edge”
As the California wildfires continue to burn we hear the stories of disabled Los Angeles residents, Carrie and Joci, who had to make decisions around whether to evacuate or not, and if so, how they would do it without plans in place.
California Rain Could Bring New Dangers From Wildfires
Los Angeles officials say action is being taken to stem the flow of toxins into California's water supply ahead of rain forecast for the weekend.
The Mental-Health Toll of the California Wildfires Is Just Beginning
Firefighters are making progress on containing the wildfires that have been raging for weeks in Southern California. But even once the physical threat of the fires diminishes, the mental-health toll will linger for months and even years,
Insurers Were Right About California’s Wildfires
Regulators in California made it difficult for insurers to raise rates despite increasing risks. So the insurers stopped writing policies, which is logical. But they'll get blamed and shamed anyway.
Lawmakers try to agree on aid for California wildfires
As crews in California work to contain a series of wildfires, lawmakers are trying to come to an agreement on how to help the state recover.
What it takes to build a home in California after a wildfire
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Jen Goodlin, executive director of the Rebuild Paradise Foundation, about what it takes to build a home in California after wildfire.

California wildfires death toll climbs to 28

Los Angeles begins "extensive" fire debris removal after deadly wildfires, officials warn about potential dangers with weekend rain
The "extensive" debris removal process​ is underway in Los Angeles County to clear rubble from burn scar areas ahead of ...
California leaders promise a quick rebuild, but that may put homes at risk of fire again
Reconstructing fire-ravaged neighborhoods in their former image could make residents sitting ducks for future blazes, experts ...
Price Gouging Hits the Housing Market Amid California Wildfires
Newsweek found properties that jacked up their prices during the California wildfires raising concerns of potential price ...
Hughes Fire burning in Castaic area of Los Angeles County
Firefighters are responding to a brush fire in the Castaic area of Los Angeles County Wednesday morning, according to the ...
Los Angeles wildfires spark interest in adobe, natural building materials
Marialyce Pedersen stood in a white Tyvek suit on her Altadena, California, lot leveled by this month's wildfires. Her house ...
Why all California homeowners could be on the hook for LA County wildfire costs
Insurance providers could charge policyholders a “supplemental fee” if the state’s insurer of last resort runs out of money.
California water supply crucial for LA wildfire response allowed to run dry months before infernos: lawsuit
Over a dozen victims of the Pacific Palisades Fire are suing a Los Angeles public utility company for "failures," which contributed to the fire's devastation.
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Will new bond funds be enough to rebuild Los Angeles schools — and all of California’s other crumbling schools?
Some schools destroyed years ago in the Sonoma and Butte county fires are just now reopening. The long, expensive process of ...
Fire risk remains high in Southern California as crews prepare for potential weekend rain
Parched Southern California endured more dangerous winds on Wednesday but could get some needed rain this weekend, dampening ...