A wildfire broke out in California Wednesday and rapidly spread to burn over 35,000 acres, making it the largest in the state this year, according to state fire officials. “With the current weather, terrain, and fuels conditions this fire has seen exponential growth in less than 24 hours,” the U.S. Forest Service said in…
Getty Villa reopens for first time since Los Angeles wildfires – CBS News Watch CBS News Los Angeles’ Getty Museum, known for its stunning landscape and art collection, welcomed back visitors for the first time in nearly six months this weekend. Elise Preston has more. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking…
California wildfire victims react to approval of State Farm’s 17% insurance rate hike – CBS News Watch CBS News State Farm was just given permission to raise home insurance rates by 17% in California starting next month. Wildfire victims, already counting their losses, now have to account for a big new bill. Elise Preston reports….
Breaking down Los Angeles wildfire lawsuits against utility company – CBS News Watch CBS News Los Angeles County and the city of Pasadena filed separate lawsuits against Southern California Edison over the Eaton Fire, alleging the utility’s electrical equipment caused the deadly wildfire. Carter Evans has the latest. Be the first to know Get browser…
Researchers fear toxic ash from the Los Angeles wildfires will impact ocean life – CBS News Watch CBS News The Southern California wildfires that sparked eight weeks ago killed 29 people, burned 38,000 acres and destroyed thousands of homes, but researchers say the damage to the ocean is just beginning. David Schecter reports. Be the…
Former Los Angeles fire chief defends handling of wildfires in city council appeal – CBS News Watch CBS News At a Los Angeles City Council meeting, former fire chief Kristin Crowley defended her actions during the devastating January wildfires with the hope to regain her position. Mayor Karen Bass demoted Crowley, saying her removal was…
As L.A. rebuilds after wildfires, same risks threaten new disasters – CBS News Watch CBS News State and city leaders are pushing to quickly rebuild more than 15,000 structures that burned down in the Los Angeles wildfires, but some experts are questioning whether rebuilding in areas with an elevated risk is the right thing to…
Camp helps kids impacted by Los Angeles area wildfires – CBS News Watch CBS News It may look like your typical kid’s camp, with everything from arts and crafts to jump rope — but there’s more at play here. Every child at Project:Camp in Los Angeles has been impacted by the recent wildfires. Danya Bacchus…
Project:Camp in Los Angeles may look like a typical kid’s camp, with everything from arts and crafts to jump rope, but there’s more at play. Every child at the camp has been impacted by the recent wildfires. Like 9-year-old Rose McCabe, whose Altadena school burned to the ground, leaving only the sign still standing. “There…
Flash floods threaten mudslides after Los Angeles fires – CBS News Watch CBS News An atmospheric river is bearing down on California, bringing with it heavy rains, evacuation orders and flash flood warnings. It’s building up to another severe weather setback for an area still reeling from devastating wildfires. Carter Evans has the latest. Be…