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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 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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School officials are scrambling to find an alternate site for its campus while trying to support families, nearly half of whom lost their homes in the fire.
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Metro has waived fares for all of its users since Jan. 8. Fares will resume on Monday.
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California passed a set of bills to expedite LA wildfire recovery funds as part of an extended special session called by Gov. Gavin Newsom in response to Palisades and Eaton fires.
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The fire has grown to more than 5,000 acres, prompting road closures and evacuation orders.
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With charred earth all over L.A. County, officials are preparing for possible mudslides.
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Understand your options if you’re stuck in this limbo.
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After the LA fires prompted several colleges and universities to close or move to remote operations last week, several are resuming from winter break this week with online instruction and resources for students, employees and surrounding communities.
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Many families are still wondering, justly, how safe the air is.
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