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Banks are avoiding mortgage loans in California’s wildfire zones, study says
New research suggests banks are approving fewer home loans in fire-prone areas. But researchers found online lenders are ...
Northern California crash into PG&E pole causes wildfire, power outage for more than 4,000 addresses
A car crash into a high-voltage Pacific Gas and Electric Company power pole caused a wildfire and power outage for thousands ...
Wildfire burns Joshua trees in area considered a ‘last refuge’ for the species
The fire is burning in the Covington Flats area of Joshua Tree National Park, an important region where experts say the trees ...
2025 Northern California wildfire resources by county: Find evacuation info, sign up for alerts
Here is a county-by-county resources list to help you find public safety information and updates in the event of a wildfire ...
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New Orange County cities included in updated wildfire severity hazard zones
Buena Park, Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, Laguna Hills, and Placentia -- are now part of fire hazard severity zones.
Wildfire smoke is linked to thousands of premature deaths every year – here’s why and how to protect yourself
In a study published in the journal Science Advances, we found that wildfire smoke likely contributed to more than 52,000 premature deaths across California alone from 2008 to 2018, with an economic ...
2025 California wildfires guide | How to prepare for and track fires across the state
California's peak fire season tends to be summer and early fall, but most Californians know that they can happen any time of ...
Extreme heat will bake California this weekend. Will wildfires ignite?
Fire officials foresee an elevated chance of blazes across much of California from June through August. And cool coastal areas may not be spared.
Uninsured California wildfire survivor, 91, lived without water or power for months in decimated neighborhood
Helen, a 91-year-old Altadena resident, was one of the many affected by the disaster. Her home was spared, but not her ...
Wildfire smoke exposure may shorten lung cancer survival
Exposure to wildfire smoke may increase lung cancer patients' risk of dying from their disease, particularly among ...
Timeline: What to Expect When Rebuilding Your Home After a Wildfire
Rebuilding your Los Angeles home after a wildfire? Learn what's involved, from debris clearing to final inspection, with our ...
Fire crews battle brush fire in Pala
PALA, Calif. — Firefighters are battling a brush fire that broke out Friday evening in Pala. The Henderson Fire was reported at 5:42 p.m. on Henderson Road, about a mile and a half north of Highway 76 ...