Opinion: Los Angeles tragedy points to need for support for CT fire services
This issue is not only about the appropriate budget allocations for hiring enough firefighters; it’s also about attracting ...
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Alert California cameras become a staple of fire protection as blazes hit Southern California
The artificial intelligence behind Alert California is interpreting camera footage so firefighters can predict how a column of smoke will grow into a wildfire.
California Legislature approves $2.5B for state response to Los Angeles-area fires
The California state Legislature has approved a more than $2.5 billion package to help the Los Angeles area recover from its recent deadly wildfires.
Fires California live updates: Hughes Fire 24% contained Thursday, Sepulveda Fire evacs lifted
LA County Sheriff says about 31,000 people were under mandatory evacuation orders while another 23,000 were under evacuation ...
As fire-fanning winds continue, Southern California readies for potential rain and toxic runoff
A second day of windy and dry conditions is in store for Southern California. Winds have picked up and are expected to ...
California Wildfires Shift Global Climate Convos Toward Adaptation
In the wake of the raging California wildfires, environmental groups are shifting the climate conversation away from ...
LA fires likely mean wave of renters and homebuyers headed to metro Phoenix
Our phones are blowing up from LA residents looking for rentals,” said agent Scott Grigg of Griggs's Group Powered by The ...
Fire Devastation Underscores Need for Community-Based Resilience Approaches
The crisis underscores efforts to look beyond the forests and public lands that have been the traditional focus of wildfire ...
Suspected arsonists complicate battle against LA wildfires
As devastating wildfires have destroyed huge swaths of Los Angeles County, incinerating homes and leaving at least 27 people ...
Wildfires in Los Angeles: Arson arrests and ongoing investigations
As devastating wildfires have destroyed huge swaths of Los Angeles County, incinerating homes and leaving at least 27 people ...
Analysis-Can LA Wildfires Prompt New Focus on Community Mitigation Efforts?
In Oregon, similarly wind-driven fires in 2020 prompted new work on community-wide wildfire mitigation efforts. McEvoy was involved in a state-wide wildfire risk mapping released this month, which ...