Arts Mar 11 The historic buildings destroyed by Southern California’s devastating wildfires By Jeffrey Brown, Lena I. Jackson
Nation Jan 15 Crews report gains against massive LA wildfires as winds and arsonists complicate the fight Firefighters reported significant gains against the two massive wildfires burning around Los Angeles while also extinguishing smaller blazes set by arsonists. By Jaimie Ding, Julie Watson, John Seewer, Associated Press
Nation Jan 14 For cities facing wildfires, contaminated drinking water is a growing concern Last week, Pasadena Water and Power issued a “Do Not Drink” notice to about a third of its customers for the first time since it began distributing water more than a century ago. By Brittany Peterson, Associated Press
Nation Jan 14 Lawsuits claims Southern California Edison equipment sparked devastating Eaton Fire Authorities still haven't determined an official cause for any of the fires, which began last Tuesday amid hurricane-force winds and have killed at least 24 people in the Los Angeles area. By Jason Dearen, Associated Press
Nation Jan 13 California wildfires could leave deeper inequality in their wake A drive through the charred neighborhoods around Altadena shows that the fires burned through a remarkable haven for generations of Black families avoiding discriminatory housing practices elsewhere. By Terry Tang, Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Jae Hong, Associated Press
Jan 09 Wildfire smoke inside homes can cause lingering health risks. Here are some tips for cleaning and staying safe By Colleen E. Reid, The Conversation Research shows that the mix of chemicals released when human-made materials like these burn is different from what is emitted during a vegetation fire and is potentially more toxic. Continue reading
Jan 09 How Santa Ana winds have fueled the deadly fires in Southern California By Jon Keeley, The Conversation By the time the winds get to the point where the Eaton Fire broke out in Altadena on Jan. 7, it’s not uncommon for them to have less than 5 percent relative humidity, meaning essentially no moisture at all. Continue reading