The families of L.A. wildfire victims confront the failures that prevented escape
One month after the devastation, the public and California’s government are facing tough questions about their approach to ...
Private firefighters are increasingly popular with insurers. But do they pose a risk?
Private firefighters are a growing part of insurance companies’ strategy, but some professionals says they can sometimes pose ...
Investigation launched into L.A. County’s faulty emergency alert system
Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Long Beach) has sent letters to L.A. County and software company Genasys requesting information on ...
Is La Jolla ready for a wildfire? A look at evacuation routes and safety measures just in case
Taking preemptive steps to protect your home and plan your exit can reduce danger and help firefighters do their jobs, first ...
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Officials provide latest update as wildfire survives Friday night rain
Crews will remain on scene throughout the night to ensure containment efforts continue. At this time, there are no active ...
LA wildfires mapped: Border 2 fire stalled as rain brings risk of dangerous flash flooding and debris flows
As firefighters in California continue to battle the Border 2 fire, forecasters have warned about the risk of flash flooding ...
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Nearly 6,300-acre fire expanding east in Otay wilderness as nearly 700 firefighters fight back
Aircraft-Work-On-Border-2-Fire.mp4 “We are hoping for favorable ... For a map with updated emergency evacuation information visit: OES Emergency Map. Hotel del Coronado shut down 367 guestrooms ...
L.A. County’s evacuation alert system broke down during fires. It’s part of a larger problem
Despite upgrades to wireless alerts system, emergency warnings were often ineffective when most needed during the Los Angeles wildfires. Some were sent to too many people, some to too few.
Engineering News-Record16d
Fire Probe Starts at Big California Lithium-Ion Battery Storage Site
We’ve committed to work ... County emergency response officials declared the fire a major operations incident and a local disaster that required closing nearby Highway 1 and one-day evacuation ...
Hindustan Times17d
Los Angeles wildfires: New ‘Hughes Fire’ forces evacuation orders for 50,000 people
a new 'Hughes Fire' has prompted evacuation orders or warnings for more than 50,000 people in the US state. Emergency vehicles seen on the side of the road as flames from the Hughes Fire race up ...
Two New Fires Erupt in San Diego Sparking Evacuations
The Gilman Fire broke out in La Jolla neighborhood today, while a brush fire at the border with Mexico, has engulfed 20 acres ...
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Residents Begin Returning Home as Malibu Evacuation Zones Reopen
Proof of Residency Required and Safety Precautions in Place as Recovery Efforts Continue On Wednesday, Jan. 22, repopulation was authorized for specific evacuation zones in Malibu, allowing residents ...