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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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More than 1,300 personnel have been removing hazardous material by hand over the past several weeks.
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While many Do Not Drink or Do Not Use water advisories have been lifted, contamination is still a concern.
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Samples were gathered every half mile or so, from La Cañada Flintridge to Monrovia.
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Through mapping fire habitats, author and artist Obi Kaufmann points the way toward a more harmonious relationship with fire.
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Providers are asking that the state keep paying them until they can re-open.
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Now that Los Angeles is finally seeing some much needed rain, the worst effects in the ocean are expected to begin.
Charter School Destroyed in LA Fires Struggles To Rebuild
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A wildfire destroyed an Altadena charter school, leaving staff and students displaced.
The Lasting Impact the CA Wildfires Could Have On Homelessness
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Wildfires destroy homes and push more Californians into homelessness.
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Are there places too risky for new housing to be built?
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The father-son team of Onochie and Emeka Chukwurah vow to rebuild their burned-down store — and their community.
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The L.A. County Board of Supervisors are trying to cut back on red tape for returning residents.
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A group of volunteer rent gouging investigators has released their analysis, which they say is evidence of widespread illegal activity.
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