Examining the aftermath of the Los Angeles area wildfires – CBS News Watch CBS News The firestorm that swept through the Pacific Palisades and Altadena neighborhoods of Los Angeles County a month ago leveled more than 16,000 structures. The complex cleanup and recovery process is underway, and it’s not without major challenges. Elise Preston has…
Residents demand answers after EPA stores toxic debris from L.A. fires in park – CBS News Watch CBS News The Environmental Protection Agency is working on an expedited timeline to clear combustible paints, household chemicals and other toxic debris from the Los Angeles fires. After the waste began arriving at a park 15 miles from…
Altadena, California — More than 9,000 homes and businesses were burned to the ground in the deadly Eaton Fire, which tore through the Los Angeles County community of Altadena last month. The Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday allowed CBS News to accompany an EPA team sifting through the ash searching for toxic debris. “We look for…
Some fear Trump’s immigration crackdown could hinder L.A. fire recovery – CBS News Watch CBS News The Palisades and Eaton Fires that destroyed thousands of homes are now fully contained, but as residents look to rebuild, they could face a problem — President Trump’s immigration crackdown could create a shortage of construction workers. Mark Strassmann…
The Palisades and Eaton Fires that destroyed thousands of homes are now fully contained, but as residents look to rebuild, they may face a problem — President Trump’s immigration crackdown could create a shortage of construction workers. “People like to work. They want to work. They want better lives as well,” said Bernardo Osario, a crew…
Following the deadly wildfires in Los Angeles in January, President Trump ordered the Army Corps of Engineers to release billions of gallons of water from two reservoirs in California’s Central Valley, more than 100 miles away from the fire zones. Mr. Trump had claimed that California withheld water supplies that could have made a difference…
L.A. wildfire cleanup complicated by debris L.A. area wildfire cleanups complicated by toxic waste, debris 01:41 The FireAid benefit concert, the one-night-only event that will bring together 27 musicians, will take place Thursday to help fund efforts to rebuild communities impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires. The wildfires in the L.A. area that started on…
Lawsuit claims utility company’s equipment sparked Eaton Fire – CBS News Watch CBS News Altadena resident Evangeline Iglesias is suing Southern California Edison, alleging the utility company failed to shut off the power in time despite weather warnings about hurricane force winds. Edison International CEO Pedro Pizarro denies the allegations and says the company has…
Underinsured homeowners grapple with loss after L.A. fires – CBS News Watch CBS News Before the fires in Southern California, you could see mile after mile of beautiful houses on wooded landscapes. But what you couldn’t see was that many of the homes were uninsured or underinsured. Mark Strassmann reports. Be the first to know…
Tribute to firefighters battling the California wildfires – CBS News Watch CBS News For the past three weeks, we’ve been watching as firefighters from all over the country join their colleagues in Southern California to battle the wildfires. As residents ran away from the flames, these brave souls raced toward them, risking their lives to…