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Fact check: Could brush clearance have prevented the Palisades Fire?
LAist dives into the science behind the claim that the brush clearance would have 'significantly mitigated' the destruction ...
A month before fires, L.A. fire chief warned budget cuts were hampering emergency response
The Los Angeles Fire Department's budget was cut by $17.6 million, about 2%, this fiscal year. The fire chief warned last ...
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Fact Check: Los Angeles Fire Budget Grew by 7% for ’24-’25, Including Pay Hikes and Equipment Purchases
By David ZahniserLos Angeles Times When Mayor Karen Bass unveiled her budget plan for 2024-25, she called for a 2.7% reduction in spending at the Los Angeles Fire Department.Her ...
James Woods Reveals Fire Has Hit L.A. Home—'Feels Like Losing a Loved One'
The "Hercules" actor shared a now-viral video of the Pacific Palisades fire approaching his backyard just hours before.
The Getty Villa's $10-Billion Collection Is Under Threat as Wildfires Reach Its Exteriors
The Getty Villa remains safe from wildfires, but the $10-billion art collection is still at risk. Safety measures and ...
Evacuation orders lifted after Hollywood Hills fire endangers iconic Los Angeles landmarks
The stretch of Sunset Boulevard near the fire is lined with well-known venues and landmarks, such as the TCL Chinese Theatre.
How Red Tape Strangled California Forest Management Before LA Fires
Prescribed fires are a critical tool to preventing catastrophic wildfires. Such controlled burning helps reduce the intensity of future fires because it eliminates brush and other flammable materials, ...
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Major brush fires burning in SoCal amid powerful windstorm
Fires ignited in Pacific Palisades, Sylmar and Altadena, forcing thousands to evacuate amid a life-threatening and destructive windstorm slamming Southern California.