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California's Wildfires

Stay informed on ongoing fire devastation and restoration, see the wide-reaching impacts of California’s worsening wildfires, and discover centuries-old Indigenous practices that may offer a path forward for living and working with fire.

Smoke from wildfires engulfs the valley. | From "The West is Burning"

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Samples were gathered every half mile or so, from La Cañada Flintridge to Monrovia.
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Through mapping fire habitats, author and artist Obi Kaufmann points the way toward a more harmonious relationship with fire.
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Providers are asking that the state keep paying them until they can re-open.
Southern California Wildfires
Links to emergency resources and guides to stay alert, prepared, and safe during wildfires, and to support those in need.
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Now that Los Angeles is finally seeing some much needed rain, the worst effects in the ocean are expected to begin.
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Are there places too risky for new housing to be built?
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The father-son team of Onochie and Emeka Chukwurah vow to rebuild their burned-down store — and their community.
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The L.A. County Board of Supervisors are trying to cut back on red tape for returning residents.
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A group of volunteer rent gouging investigators has released their analysis, which they say is evidence of widespread illegal activity.
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School officials are scrambling to find an alternate site for its campus while trying to support families, nearly half of whom lost their homes in the fire.
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Metro has waived fares for all of its users since Jan. 8. Fares will resume on Monday.
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California passed a set of bills to expedite LA wildfire recovery funds as part of an extended special session called by Gov. Gavin Newsom in response to Palisades and Eaton fires.
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