Were the rains enough to ease Southern California’s fire threat? What we know
The recent storm brought some much needed moisture to Southern California without the dangerous mudslides some feared. But did it help reduce the fire danger?
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Cal Fire’s updated fire-hazard maps will double the area of locally managed land that must comply with safety codes
Cal Fire will begin rolling out new fire-hazard severity maps, which are expected to more than double the land in jurisdictions where the state will apply stricter fire-safety building requirements.
California's New Fire Risk Maps Have Huge Impacts for Homeowners
State officials have released a third batch of maps showing fire hazards in California's Bay Area and the state's northern ...
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Wildfire Recovery: Protecting health and safety during and after wildfires
Several National Academies reports offer information and insights on ways to operate safely in burned environments for those ...
California fire captain stabbed to death inside home in possible domestic violence attack
Investigators suspect that the victim knew the perpetrator and are treating this case as a potential domestic violence ...
Determining cause of Eaton fire could take 12-18 months, Edison International says
As the utility company continues its investigation into whether its equipment triggered the California blaze, executives say ...
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Resiliency, cooperation and courage: SoCal’s wildfires
This commentary was compiled primarily from information provided by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, with additional information as noted from the U.S. Air Force. Southern ...
Proposed legislation aims to increase Cal Fire firefighting, prevention efforts. Here’s how
A California State Senator has proposed legislation to increase firefighting and prevention efforts in the state after winter ...