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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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The timeline to permanently rebuild the campuses is expected to take up to five years.
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CalFire released its fourth and final round of color-coded hazard maps. Different colors come with different rules.
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Over two months ago, the Eaton Fire swept through Altadena, wiping out a number of beloved places of worship and prayer.
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Childcare providers told LAist that their recovery efforts are layered with Catch-22s.
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The city has overspent this fiscal year by about $300 million, in part because of spending associated with the Palisades Fire.
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Investors are betting that in five to seven years, demand to live in the Palisades will be stronger than before the fires.
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The work could also help fire victims still quarreling with insurance.
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The cleanup is now in phase two, which involves removing all the remaining debris. And it is not going very far, which is not particularly popular with the people who live there.
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State Farm asked for “emergency” interim rate increases after fires burned through parts of Los Angeles County in January.
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Many people seeking urgent counseling through their private insurance may be facing long wait times because of a long-standing mental health worker shortage.
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LAist has put together this guide to help overwhelmed homeowners figure out next steps in the cleanup process.
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Labor violations could range from wage theft to fraud and coercion associated with labor trafficking.
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