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Los Angeles wildfire emergency alert errors addressed in Congressional report
U.S. Congressman Robert Garcia released a May 12 report, "Lessons from the Kenneth Fire False Alerts." The report came about from 13 members of Congress representing LA County seeking answers about the erroneous evacuation warnings.
Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on May 12
A new wildfire was reported today at 2 p.m. in Los Angeles County. The wildfire has been burning on private land. Currently, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.
Photos: Before and after cleanup for the Los Angeles-area wildfires
After the Palisades fire destroyed or seriously damaged more than 6,000 homes in Pacific Palisades and surrounding areas, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and L.A. County leaders pledged to streamline permitting procedures for property owners who want to rebuild.
Video shows wildfire in Los Angeles, not Israel
As Israel battled a series of raging wildfires amid extreme weather, social media posts shared a dramatic video showing flames sweeping across a hillside falsely claiming it showed a recent blaze near Jerusalem.
Breaking: Hill Fire reported in Los Angeles County on May 12
A new wildfire was reported today at 1:18 p.m. in Los Angeles County. Hill Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.
Report released on erroneous LA wildfire evacuation alerts. Here are key findings
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Software error led to millions wrongly receiving evacuation warnings for Kenneth fire, report says
Genasys Inc., which oversees the alerts, said safeguards have been put in place in order to prevent the error from occurring ...
How much damage did the L.A. wildfires cause? After federal cuts, a crucial estimate is missing
Researchers say that over the last few decades, rising global temperatures have been the driving force behind prolonged drought and increasing wildfire risk across the western United States. In cities ...
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Inmate firefighters battled Los Angeles’ wildfire. Now a lawmaker wants to help launch their careers
As the Los Angeles fires raged in January, about 1,000 inmate firefighters labored on hand crews alongside professional ...
In the wake of devastating Los Angeles fires, residents begin to rebuild
Nearly four months after wildfires reduced thousands of Los Angeles-area homes to rubble and ash, some residents are starting ...
At least 1 dead, 32 injured after tour bus crash near Los Angeles, authorities say
The incident occurred just after 5 a.m. local time on May 11 on State Route 60 near Hacienda Heights, a suburban community in ...
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"In post-disaster cities like Los Angeles, we need new model homes and we need them now"
After disasters like the Los Angeles wildfires one of the best ways for architects to help is by designing prototypes, write ...
Family of pilot killed in a California wildfire helicopter crash reaches a $15 million settlement
Michael Fournier was making water drops on Aug. 19, 2020 when his copter crashed south of the small Central Valley town of ...
Water now safe to drink from all fire-affected utilities in L.A. area, state says
The last of the 'do not drink' notices in areas hit by the Eaton and Palisades fires were lifted Friday by state water ...