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California officials investigate utilities company in search for cause of fires

Firefighters believe Palisades fire started from small blaze that may have reignited due to hurricane-force winds

The Guardian - US · Jan 31, 2025

Inside the fight to save towns in path of fire disaster

As they continue to battle bushfires which have ripped through a major national park, firefighters are worried about what the future holds for small towns.

AAP · Jan 31, 2025

Why incarcerated workers play a key role in fighting California’s fires

Nearly 1,750 incarcerated firefighters are trained to fight California’s flames for as little as $10 per day.

Al Jazeera · Jan 31, 2025

A $4B settlement for Hawaii wildfire victims is in legal limbo as an unusual trial starts

Victims of a deadly 2023 Hawaii wildfire that decimated the town of Lahaina are expected to testify in court during an unusual trial to determine how to divide a potential $4 billion settlement

The Independent UK · Jan 29, 2025

Flawed emergency alert systems lagged when residents needed them most during Los Angeles wildfires

When disaster strikes, government emergency alert systems offer a simple promise: Residents will get information about nearby dangers and instructions to help them stay safe

The Independent UK · Jan 29, 2025

Fire-hardened House Offers Lessons On Rebuilding Los Angeles

The house that Michael Kovac built is the only one on his street still standing after a huge fire raced through his Los Angeles neighborhood.

International Business Times · Jan 29, 2025

Climate change made devastating LA fires more likely, scientists say

Analysis found the hot, dry and windy conditions that drove the fires were 35% more likely due to 1.3C of warming.

The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2025

New video shows start of deadly Eaton fire in Los Angeles, law firm claims

The Eaton fire and other recent Southern California wildfires resulted in the deaths of 29 people and the loss of thousands of structures

The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2025

FireAid, the massive benefit concert to help LA fire victims, came together quickly. Here’s how

Within days of the devastating Los Angeles-area fires breaking out, a benefit concert was in the works

The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2025

Disaster evacuations can take much longer than people expect − computer simulations could help save lives and avoid chaos

When a wildfire notification goes off on your mobile phone, it can trigger all kinds of emotions and confusion.

The Conversation · Jan 28, 2025