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While Los Angeles burned, rules to protect homes from wildfires were on hold

California passed a 2020 law requiring property owners to create ember-resistant zones. Here’s why it’s only now finishing ...

Breaking: Rock Fire reported in Los Angeles County on Aug. 11

First discovered: 11:49 p.m. Aug. 11 Initial location: Los Angeles County, Calif. A new wildfire was reported today at 11:49 ...
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The climate crisis is pushing California’s destructive wildfire season earlier — by weeks

Wildfire season in California is starting earlier than it used to — in some parts of the state, by more than 10 weeks compared with the 1990s — and scientists say climate change is a major reason why.

Steadfast LA, Banc of California Launch Initiative to Help Wildfire-Impacted Small Businesses

Steadfast LA and Banc of California launch a new initiative providing grants of up to $50,000 to help wildfire-impacted small businesses rebuild and reopen.
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HECM borrowers impacted by California’s Eaton Fire offered free workshop

The event aims to assist residents in navigating insurance claims and disputes related to reverse mortgages and wildfire ...
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As California burns, new research shows smoke is wildfire’s silent killer

But a growing body of research is reinforcing the knowledge that wildfire smoke is much more than an inconvenience — in fact, ...

Breaking: Sunrise Fire reported in Los Angeles County on Aug. 8

A new wildfire was reported today at 9:56 a.m. in Los Angeles County, California. Sunrise Fire has been burning on private ...

California's wildfire moonshot: How new technology will defeat advancing flames

How will we fight fires in the future? With smart fire trucks and smart nozzles, uniforms with intelligent fabrics, and pilot ...