Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Jan. 31
A new wildfire was reported today at 5:18 a.m. in Los Angeles County. The wildfire has been burning on private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.
Tracking the damage and devastation from the Los Angeles wildfires in maps
The Palisades Fire has been the largest in terms of burned areas. The iconic Malibu restaurant Moonshadows was completely destroyed, as was the Palisades Branch Library. The Palisades Charter High School suffered extensive damage. Here’s an analysis of the building damage with what we know now:
Los Angeles City Council holds off on rental protections for those affected by wildfires
Some council members said the proposal needed more information and clarification and the matter was sent back to the Housing and Homelessness Committee.
Los Angeles City Council tables a proposed wildfire renter protection measure
For the second time, the Los Angeles City Council on Wednesday, Jan. 29, tabled a vote on a proposed renter protection measure, leaving both renters and landlords in limbo for at least another week. Citing the need for further review and discussion,
Los Angeles City Council delays proposed eviction moratorium for wildfire victims
A proposal to protect tenants impacted by the recent Eaton and Palisades fires, which included a moratorium on evictions, was delayed at Wednesday’s Los Angeles City Council meeting. The proposed measures,
LA City Council considering tenant protections, 1-year freeze on rent increases following fires
The Los Angeles City Council sent a package of tenant protections back to committee Wednesday, including a proposal for a one-year freeze on rent increases, following a heated debate that left several members concerned about the possible unintended consequences of enacting such a policy.
Fact Check: Whoopi Goldberg did not lose a mansion in 2025 Los Angeles fires
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FireAid benefit concert features star power to help Los Angeles fire victims
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Update: Hughes Fire remains 100% contained, 10,425 acres burned in Los Angeles County
Hughes Fire initially started 10:53 a.m. Jan. 22 in Los Angeles County. It has burned 10,425 acres after being active for ...
Los Angeles fire cleanup complicated by 'unprecedented' number of EVs with combustible lithium-ion batteries
California wildfire cleanup is complicated by highly combustible lithium-ion batteries found in electric and hybrid vehicles ...
Los Angeles reservoirs filled before blazes, except for one needing repairs | Fact check
Except for a reservoir with a damaged cover that had to be drained, Los Angeles had kept its reservoirs filled before the ...
Flawed emergency alert systems lagged when residents needed them most during Los Angeles wildfires
When disaster strikes, government emergency alert systems offer a simple promise: Residents will get information about nearby ...
The Los Angeles Fires Expose the Problem With American Conservation Policy
For more than a century, conservation policy has focused on economic development and wisely using natural resources.
Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish, Green Day boost Los Angeles at FireAid benefit
Billie Eilish sang with Green Day and Stevie Nicks thanked the firefighters who saved her home at two star-studded concerts ...
FireAid performers list: Who's playing at the Los Angeles wildfires benefit concert?
Here’s the list of performers for the upcoming FireAid concert to benefit victims of the Los Angeles wildfires.
Yoshiki Of X Japan Donates $500,000 To Los Angeles Wildfire Relief Aid
Yoshiki donates half a million to LA wildfire relief, aiding MusiCares, Red Cross, WCK, and more. His philanthropy continues ...
California's Wildfires Exposed Failings of the State's Leadership
The potential risks from a major wildfire have been well known for years, but there was little appetite to solve those ...