California wildfires: What we know about L.A.-area fires, what caused them, who is affected and more
Fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, a series of ferocious wildfires erupted the second week of January and roared ...
What is the FAIR Plan and will it be fair to wildfire victims?
Close to half a million Californians use the FAIR plan for their homeowners’ insurance coverage. From September 2023 to ...
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What is wildfire containment, and how does it work?
The percentage refers to how much of the fire’s perimeter has barriers to keep it from advancing. Control lines do not have to be connected, so a fire may be partially contained in different areas.
L.A. Wildfires: SCE Admits Its Equipment May Have Ignited Hurst Fire North Of Los Angeles
SCE concedes in the filing that a conductor failure occurred near the origin of the fire, causing damaged equipment to fall to the ground at the base of a tower.
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How To Protect Yourself Against Wildfire Smoke
So is the intense heat generated. But remember, where there’s fire, there’s smoke, which may be a reversal of the standard proverb but is highly relevant here. The wildfires are creating large ...
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Explainer-What Are the Health Risks From Wildfire Smoke?
Explainer-What Are the Health Risks From Wildfire Smoke? By Nancy Lapid (Reuters) - Multiple massive wildfires are raging in Los Angeles, blanketing the surrounding regions under a pungent haze ...