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California's Wildfires

Stay informed on ongoing fire devastation and restoration, see the wide-reaching impacts of California’s worsening wildfires, and discover centuries-old Indigenous practices that may offer a path forward for living and working with fire.

Smoke from wildfires engulfs the valley. | From "The West is Burning"

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Shoppers can get up to a $50 bonus gift card that can be used at approved brick-and-mortars recovering from the Eaton and Palisades fires.
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After all the rain we've had lately, large fires likely won't be a concern until deep into 2026.
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State law requires banks to offer one year of delayed mortgage payments. With that period coming to an end, Bass is asking banks to voluntarily extend relief.
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Customers say the state’s largest private insurer is delaying and denying legitimate claims.
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We talked to experts and looked at the fine print to better understand the utility's payout plan for Eaton Fire survivors.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom is also facing pressure to oust Commissioner Ricardo Lara as insurance policyholders struggle with delayed and denied claims months after the Los Angeles fires.
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A report from a state school advisory agency finds ongoing funding is needed to support public schools damaged by January’s wildfires.
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The utility, whose equipment is believed to have sparked the Eaton Fire, says payouts could come as quickly as four months after people submit a claim. But accepting the money means you'll have to forego any lawsuits.
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Report reveals importance of post-fire recovery support and services to prevent foster care entries and reentries.
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A new study addresses the question, concluding that climate change increased the likelihood of the fires and boosted the amount of land that burned.
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A group representing thousands of residents from Altadena and surrounding areas said Edison’s proposed payouts exclude some residents and underpay others.
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Local officials told renters they couldn’t force landlords to clean ash-covered homes. A new state law, inspired in part by LAist’s reporting, clarifies who’s responsible.
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