Nation Jan 07 A year after the devastating LA wildfires, communities struggle with rebuilding By Stephanie Sy, Maea Lenei Buhre, Sam Lane
Nation Jan 06 A year after the LA wildfire disaster, key numbers show how it unfolded and the toll left behind The Palisades and Eaton fires exploded in size within hours of each other on Jan. 7, 2025. By Associated Press
Nation Oct 08 WATCH: Authorities arrest man accused of starting massive Pacific Palisades fire Federal officials and Los Angeles police earlier said they're planning to announce a "significant development" related to the criminal investigation into the fire later Wednesday morning. By Christopher Weber, Eric Tucker, Associated Press
Health Aug 06 Studies reveal hidden deaths and health problems connected to Maui and LA wildfires Three new studies highlight the severe health impacts of recent wildfires on Maui and in Los Angeles. By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press
Arts Mar 11 Watch 6:17 The historic buildings destroyed by Southern California's devastating wildfires January’s Eaton and Palisades fires in Southern California killed at least 29 people and left thousands without homes, juggling insurance claims and questions over whether to rebuild. Another huge loss amid all the rubble was the legacy of historic buildings… By Jeffrey Brown, Lena I. Jackson
Feb 14 Southern California hit by destructive rock and mudslides caused by heavy rains By Christopher Weber, Patrick Whittle, Associated Press Debris flows brought on by the strongest atmospheric river of the season swept a car off a southern California highway and into the ocean and left roads submerged in sludge. Continue reading
Jan 29 Emergency alert systems lagged when residents needed them most during LA wildfires By Christopher L. Keller, Claudia Lauer, Amy Taxin, Rebecca Boone, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Jan 28 Watch 4:41 Pacific Palisades residents begin to face extent of wildfire recovery By Amna Nawaz, William Brangham Recovery efforts continue in Southern California as the fires that ravaged the state have now largely gone out. William Brangham reports from the Los Angeles area where he has been speaking to people who are hoping to get back to… Continue watching
Jan 21 Watch 3:02 Remembering the victims of the deadly Los Angeles wildfires By Amna Nawaz, Courtney Norris It's been two weeks since the wildfires began ravaging parts of Southern California. Firefighters are making progress, but the biggest fires are not yet fully contained. At least 27 people have lost their lives and officials say the full death… Continue watching
Jan 18 Homes were burning and roads jammed before evacuation order for Palisades Fire, AP finds By Rebecca Boone, Gene Johnson, Christopher L. Keller, Claudia Lauer, Amy Taxin, Associated Press The first evacuation order covering neighborhoods closest to the start of the devastating Pacific Palisades wildfire didn’t come until about 40 minutes after some of those homes were already burning, according to an Associated Press analysis of emergency communications and… Continue reading