Can you fly drones near a firefighting operation? Sort of.
As the planes were deployed in the Palisades Fire, Los Angeles County Fire Department reported that one of their Super ...
What ignited the deadly California wildfires? Investigators consider an array of possibilities
Investigators are assessing potential sources of ignition for devastating fires in Los Angeles that killed 24 people and ...
Once the fires are out, California must remove tons of dangerous debris
When the flames in Los Angeles County are finally extinguished, the region will face the costly, time-consuming and ...
Update: Fire warning for Los Angeles County until Wednesday evening
The National Weather Service issued an updated red flag warning at 12:28 a.m. on Sunday in effect until Wednesday at 6 p.m. The warning is for Santa Clarita Valley, Ventura County Beaches, Ventura ...
California wildfires: Death toll rises to 16 as Palisades Fire expands east to Brentwood and Encino
Gov. Gavin Newsom called for an independent investigation into the loss of water pressure to local fire hydrants and the ...
Los Angeles Wildfire Air Quality Threatens Food Safety
The USDA warns that wildfires, such as those raging in the Los Angeles Area, can render food in homes unsafe to eat.
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Firefighter’s Wife Reveals 9 Home Fire Hazards Usually Hidden In Plain Sight
Anything with larger lithium batteries such as kids' toys and tools are huge hazards. If the battery heats up when charging, it shouldn't be left to charge unattended. “Do not leave them plugged in ...
Simple actions can make a big difference to protect homes from fire
Cutting trees growing near the home's roof line. Patrolling anywhere dry leaves or pine needles can collect, including at the ...
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Keven Moore: Extension cords can cause fires if used improperly, here’s how to minimize risk
As the colder months approach, many of us turn to space heaters and other high-power appliances to stay warm. However, it’s ...
From the Army to EMTs, Here Are the Fire Safety Tools Experts Recommend You Keep at Home
From 25 foot long ladders to smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, these fire safety tools are essential additions to your emergency preparedness kit.
California infernos in January? Here’s why wildfire season keeps getting longer and more devastating
As climate change warms the planet, wildfires have become so unpredictable and extreme that new words were invented: firenado, gigafire, fire siege — even fire pandemic. California has 78 more annual ...
Biden claim about empty hydrants undermined by LA water utility's lack of common wildfire safety protocol
President Biden on Thursday said that empty fire hydrants in the Los Angeles area were the result of an intentional power ...