Scientists urge caution after a carcinogen is detected in water in fire-stricken areas
Utilities in both the Eaton and Palisades fire burn scars have reported detecting the carcinogen benzene in parts of their ...
Tag: Fires
Farmers announces initial $600-million loss for Los Angeles fires
Farmers Insurance, the state’s second-largest home insurer, said it expects to lose at least $600 million from the Los Angeles ...
Cal Fire captain who battled Eaton fire was killed by someone she likely knew, officials say
A Cal Fire captain who helped fight the Eaton fire last month was slain and investigators say she likely knew ...
FEMA doubles down on its decision to not test soil as part of wildfire cleanup
In the face of mounting backlash from wildfire survivors and California elected officials, federal disaster agencies are defending their decision ...
Column: We live in Mike Davis’ L.A. — but not the one you think
Hellish wildfires. Whiplash weather. Destructive winds. Debris flows. Torrential rains accenting punishing droughts. Welcome to the Los Angeles Mike Davis ...
Insurance commissioner rejects State Farm’s request for 22% emergency rate hike
State Farm General’s request for an emergency 22% hike of its home insurance rates due to the L.A. fires was ...
Inside the battle to restore drinking water in Altadena and Pacific Palisades
The Rubio Cañon Land & Water Assn.’s tiny Altadena office building had turned into a command post by early morning ...
Cal Fire begins releasing new state-mandated maps showing highest fire hazard areas
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection this week released new fire hazard severity zone maps for dozens of ...
‘We’re all freaking out.’ For mobile home residents, few answers after Palisades fire
There has been a sobering awareness in the WhatsApp group chat where Clove Galilee has kept up with her neighbors ...
Authorities close more beaches, impose advisories on others. Here’s why
Some Southern California beaches have lifted fire-debris- and sewage-related closures and advisories, while the arrival of a major storm is ...
