California
Problems with fire hydrants raise questions about how prepared L.A. was for this week’s wildfires.
The fund will probably consist of private donations that could be used to cover a range of expenses, including moving costs and wage reimbursements.
L.A. Times photojournalists have worked tirelessly to document these historic wildfires, to provide to you a glimpse of the tragedies that ensued.
Opinion
The mix of urban settings and nature is what we love about this region. This past week we’re reminded just how untamed the wilderness is.
The wildfires burning across LA are also degrading the air quality across the region. The resulting air pollution is a serious health threat, especially for children, pregnant people, older adults, and those with preexisting conditions.
Sports
L.A. Times sports columnist Bill Plaschke feels equally grateful and guilty that his home in Altadena was spared as wildfire ravaged his neighborhood.
Although the cause of each blaze has yet to be determined, they all burned in or near foothill communities amid gusty winds and dry air and vegetation.
People already battling homelessness have had their lives uprooted during the wildfires, facing displacement and potential health issues from the smoke.