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Los Angeles wildfire emergency alert errors addressed in Congressional report
U.S. Congressman Robert Garcia released a May 12 report, "Lessons from the Kenneth Fire False Alerts." The report came about from 13 members of Congress representing LA County seeking answers about the erroneous evacuation warnings.
Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on May 12
A new wildfire was reported today at 2 p.m. in Los Angeles County. The wildfire has been burning on private land. Currently, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.
Photos: Before and after cleanup for the Los Angeles-area wildfires
After the Palisades fire destroyed or seriously damaged more than 6,000 homes in Pacific Palisades and surrounding areas, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and L.A. County leaders pledged to streamline permitting procedures for property owners who want to rebuild.
Video shows wildfire in Los Angeles, not Israel
As Israel battled a series of raging wildfires amid extreme weather, social media posts shared a dramatic video showing flames sweeping across a hillside falsely claiming it showed a recent blaze near Jerusalem.
Breaking: Hill Fire reported in Los Angeles County on May 12
A new wildfire was reported today at 1:18 p.m. in Los Angeles County. Hill Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.
Report released on erroneous LA wildfire evacuation alerts. Here are key findings
NBC4 and Telemundo 52 are proud to return as official media partners for the third consecutive year. The 42nd Annual Long Beach Pride Parade takes place Sunday, May 18, at 10 a.m. The parade will commence at Ocean Boulevard and Lindero Avenue then travel along iconic stretches of Ocean Boulevard to Alamitos Avenue in Downtown Long Beach.
Business Interruption Insurance: What It Covers and What It Doesn’t After a Wildfire
Learn how business interruption insurance works, including what it covers, what it excludes, and how to file a claim after a ...
Firefighters battle vegetation fire at Chino Hills State Park
Firefighters battled a vegetation fire at Chino Hills State Park on Monday. It was first reported a little before 3 p.m. in ...
How much damage did the L.A. wildfires cause? After federal cuts, a crucial estimate is missing
Researchers say that over the last few decades, rising global temperatures have been the driving force behind prolonged drought and increasing wildfire risk across the western United States. In cities ...
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Unconscious Man Rescued from Expo Line Tracks in Downtown Los Angeles, LAFD Averts Potential Tragedy
An unconscious man was rescued from the Expo Line tracks by LAFD, with no further injuries and service resuming after the ...
In the wake of devastating Los Angeles fires, residents begin to rebuild
Nearly four months after wildfires reduced thousands of Los Angeles-area homes to rubble and ash, some residents are starting ...
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Inmate firefighters battled Los Angeles’ wildfire. Now a lawmaker wants to help launch their careers
As the Los Angeles fires raged in January, about 1,000 inmate firefighters labored on hand crews alongside professional ...
SoCalGas ramps up gas connections in wildfire burn zones
SoCalGas said it is prioritizing applications and service connections for customers rebuilding after the fires.
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"In post-disaster cities like Los Angeles, we need new model homes and we need them now"
After disasters like the Los Angeles wildfires one of the best ways for architects to help is by designing prototypes, write ...