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Los Angeles Recovers From Historically Devastating Wildfires

Why some Los Angeles homes are being built to resist wildfires — and some aren't

4:43pm March 25, 2025

by Lauren Sommer

California is one of the few states with building codes for wildfire protection, because using fire-resistant materials helps homes survive. Now, more than 500 additional homeowners rebuilding after Los Angeles' Eaton Fire are being required to use them.

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Why clearing the brush around Los Angeles won't reduce the wildfire danger

5:00am February 11, 2025

by Lauren Sommer

After thousands of homes were destroyed, many are looking for ways to make Los Angeles safer from wildfires. But clearing dense shrubs on the hillsides could actually make the fire danger worse.

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FIREAID Benefit Concert For California Fire Relief - Kia Forum

FireAid concerts raise estimated $100 million for LA wildfire relief

5:00am February 05, 2025

More than 30 artists, including Olivia Rodrigo, Rod Stewart, Dr. Dre and Joni Mitchell, performed at the benefit concert on Jan. 30.

Chappell Roan at 2024 MTV Video Music Awards - Show

The 5 biggest storylines to watch for at the 2025 Grammy Awards

5:00am January 31, 2025

At Sunday night's Grammys, will Beyoncé finally win album of the year? Will Taylor Swift take that prize for the fifth time? Or will a new generation of pop stars claim the moment?

More houses are being built in wildfire-prone areas. Los Angeles has a plan to stop

4:05am January 30, 2025

by Lauren Sommer

Before the wildfire that destroyed thousands of homes, Altadena was already debating a tense question: should new housing be built in places that could burn?

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Here's how climate change fueled the Los Angeles fires

4:00am January 29, 2025

Extreme conditions helped fuel the fast-moving fires that destroyed thousands of homes. Scientists are working to figure out how climate change played a role in the disaster.

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Trump says he wants to overhaul FEMA as he travels to North Carolina and California

11:25am January 24, 2025

President Trump took first trip of his term on Friday to North Carolina and California, visiting communities grappling with recovery from natural disasters.

This scientist studies climate change. Then the Los Angeles fire destroyed his home

7:00am January 23, 2025

by Lauren Sommer

Climate scientist Ben Hamlington works on understanding the impacts of climate change. Losing his house in the Eaton Fire has given that work new meaning.

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Cleaning up after the LA wildfires is dangerous. Here's how to protect yourself

6:00am January 19, 2025

The ash and debris created during the burns could be loaded with dangerous materials. Experts suggest taking care.

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Dave Matthews, Joni Mitchell and Billie Eilish

Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Lil Baby and more will play FireAid benefit concert in LA

2:23pm January 17, 2025

The Jan. 30 event will stream live and raise money for those impacted by the wildfires.