Altadena and Pacific Palisades are buried under toxic debris. Now what?
Now harmful chemicals, which may include asbestos, lead, mercury and other heavy metals, are present in the ash that blankets the burn zones. That’s a health hazard for everyone, but especially residents sifting through wreckage without proper protective gear.
Northern California firefighter hurt while battling Palisades Fire is thankful for support
Captain Greg Baker of the Mi Wuk Sugar Pine Fire Protection District suffered a broken back after a fall when he was fighting the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles County.
Update: Palisades Fire at 97% containment, 23,448 acres affected in Los Angeles County
Palisades Fire initially started 10:30 a.m. Jan. 7 in Los Angeles County. It has burned 23,448 acres after being active for 22 days. A crew of 800 firefighters has been working on site and they managed to contain 97% of the fire by Wednesday evening. The blaze's cause remains under investigation.
‘The process of healing can begin’: Pacific Palisades fully reopens to residents
After a long wait, the last of Palisades residents to return reclaim what’s left
Weeks after fire ravaged LA’s Pacific Palisades, residents return to dig for mementos
For Palisades High players, baseball offers normalcy amid a charred L.A. landscape
The L.A. fires took their field, uniforms and equipment, but Pali High's players are determined to field a team, and win a championship.
Meryl Streep cut a 'car-size hole' in her neighbor's fence to escape Palisades Fire
Meryl Streep experienced a close call while trying to evacuate during the LA Fires earlier this month. Meryl's nephew, Abe Streep, detailed his aunt's scary encounter.
Residents in Palisades Fire zone share fire-hardened features of their homes, still standing
Stories of survival are emerging in the aftermath of the Palisades and Eaton Canyon fires – from people who are amazed to find out their homes survived.
California Wildfire Updates: Palisades, Eaton Fires Over 95% Contained
Jan. 22, 10:30 a.m. PST Cal Fire data marked the Palisades Fire at 68% containment and the Eaton Fire at 91% containment, listing no other active fires in Los Angeles as a red flag warning is in effect for much the region until Friday evening.
Residents rush to get right-of-entry approval for debris cleanup in Palisades, Eaton fire areas
The forms give permission to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to enter properties for debris cleanup at no cost to residents.
Update: Palisades Fire remains 95% contained, 23,448 acres affected in Los Angeles County
Palisades Fire initially started 10:30 a.m. Jan. 7 in Los Angeles County. It has burned 23,448 acres after being active for 20 days. A crew of 1,043 firefighters has been working on site and they managed to contain 94% of the fire by Monday afternoon. The blaze's cause remains under investigation.
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LA law requires that Pacific Palisades rebuilding after fires must include low-income housing
Housing and land use experts say a Los Angeles city law could require the Pacific Palisades to include “affordable” housing to replace older buildings.
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New fire eviction protections sent back to committee as LA City Council again delays vote
Los Angeles councilmembers spar over a proposal to give new safeguards to tenants who lost income because of the fires.