California wildfires
‘God walks with us through the ashes.’ A poignant Ash Wednesday after LA wildfires
On Ash Wednesday, Christians hear the words "Remember that you are dust and to dust you shall return." Those words ring differently for many whose churches and homes burned in the Los Angeles fires.
Fire risk and strong winds continue in Southern California with rain on the horizon
Southern California was forecast to face more dangerous winds on Wednesday, but could get some badly needed rain this weekend, which could create new challenges like toxic ash runoff.
Private firefighters are helping out in LA wildfires. It raises ethical questions
Insurers are deploying private firefighters amid the Los Angeles wildfires. Are they an added bonus for all — or only for those who can afford them?
Russia tried to use the LA wildfires to spread anti-Ukraine propaganda
Pro-Kremlin social media accounts and outlets have been spreading a baseless narrative that mansions belonging to Ukrainian officials burned down in Los Angeles.
Local LA theaters bring puppets and movies to families for respite from fires
Vidiots and the Bob Baker Marionette Theater teamed up to provide an escape from reality for families facing trauma and loss from the Los Angeles wildfires.
What’s a ‘Particularly Dangerous Situation’ red flag warning and other wildfire terms
Here's a guide to understanding "particularly dangerous situation" red flag warnings, containment, and other terms related to the devastating fires that have left much of the LA area in ruins.
Photos: Southern California residents return to devastation as two major wildfires rage on
More than 100,000 Los Angeles County residents remain under evacuation orders, and the threat of fire there is not over. New evacuations were ordered last night and strong Santa Ana winds are expected to pick up again today.
2024 was the hottest year on record. The reason remains a science mystery
The official numbers are in: 2024 is the hottest year on record. Climate change is the main culprit. But there might be something else going on, too.
Photos: See the California wildfires’ destructive force, in satellite images
Satellite images show the extent of devastation from multiple wildfires burning in Los Angeles County after one day. The fires have killed at least five people and destroyed thousands of structures.
Fire hydrants ran dry in Pacific Palisades as a major wildfire raged
Janisse Quiñones, CEO of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, said the fight to contain the flames has put immense strain on the system.
Here’s where things stand for several major landmarks in the Los Angeles fires
The fires raging across Los Angeles are putting some cultural institutions in danger.
‘Raining ash’: Residents share how they fled the Southern California wildfires
Tens of thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate amid the uncontained wildfires. NPR member station LAist spoke to members of the community about how they have been affected.
What to know about the wildfires spreading through Southern California
Three wildfires are currently impacting Los Angeles and Ventura counties, prompting thousands of people to evacuate, schools to close and power lines to be shut off.
