Climate change is worsening the insurance crisis. Some states have solutions
The devastating Los Angeles fires have been a grim reminder of America’s homeowners insurance crisis as climate change intensifies potential property damage and insurers scramble to price rising risk.
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The LA County fires devastated homes in the wildland urban interface. Here’s what that is.
In just a single month, 2025 is the second most destructive fire year in California history, with more than 16,000 homes and other structures damaged or destroyed by two fires in the Los Angeles area.
L.A. area school destroyed in wildfire helps students thrive amid devastation: "We still have each other"
A school that was destroyed in the Los Angeles area wildfires is finding innovative ways to keep their students engaged while ...
All evacuation orders lifted as Border 2 Fire now 100% contained
After a week of smoke, ash and flames, officials with Cal Fire San Diego announced Thursday that the Border 2 Fire, located in the Otay Mountain Wilderness Area, is now 100% contained.
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Jelly Roll Organizes Free Concert for LA Wildfire First Responders
Jelly Roll is set to play a free concert for wildfire first responders at the Rose Bowl Stadium on Saturday, February 1.
Rock star withdraws from California wildfire benefit concert day before show
Matthews, frontman of the Grammy-winning rock band Dave Matthews Band, withdrew from FireAid a day before the concert was scheduled to take place on Thursday, Jan. 30.
Jordan Thomas: Are wildfires caused by climate change or something else? The question is flawed
Climate change is an intensifier — a force that amplifies and worsens existing conditions. It increases the probability that extreme conditions will compound and become unprecedented.
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Dramatic video shows 100-year-old woman’s rescue from California wildfire
The LA County Sheriff’s Department is commending two deputies for their heroic efforts to save multiple senior citizens from the Eaton fire.
Will Southern California's wildfires drive up Arizona homeowners insurance rates?
Arizona led the U.S. for the biggest jump in home insurance rates between 2019 and mid-2024, when home insurance costs ...
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How A.I. Can Help Humans Battle Wildfires, From Advanced Camera Systems to Forecasting Models
A variety of new technologies aim to improve wildfire detection and help map the spread of blazes Embers from the Eaton Fire fly down a residential street in Altadena, California, on January 8. Robyn ...
Extreme demand took down LA's water system during the Palisades Fire. Here's how other U.S. cities can prepare
Some 20% of hydrants failed during the fight to save the Pacific Palisades from LA’s massive fire on Jan. 7. Here’s how other ...
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A fighting chance: Pioneertown locals work with fire agencies to protect their properties
The fire agencies are helping Pioneertown residents earn designation as a Firewise Community from the National Fire Protection Association. They’ve formed a three-year action plan and accompanied ...