The California Wildfires Are the Latest Disaster Supercharged by Climate Change

Extreme weather events — deadly heat waves, floods, fires and hurricanes — are the consequences of a warming planet, scientists say.

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In Los Angeles, Hotels Become a Refuge for Fire Evacuees

In lobbies throughout the city, guests with children, pets and hastily packed bags share a resigned intimacy.

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L.A. Fires Show Limits of America’s Efforts to Cope With Climate Change

California has focused on fortifying communities against wildfires. But with growing threats, that may not be enough.

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L.A. Wildfires Lay Bare an Insurance Crisis

Even before the latest blazes, California officials warned that an emergency state insurance fund was in trouble, while private insurers dropped coverage.

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Fires Prompt Water Advisories for Some in the L.A. Area

The devastating wildfires have raised concerns about the safety of the water supply in some places. Here’s a list of the warnings and instructions for residents.

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Pink Fire Retardant, a Dramatic Wildfire Weapon, Poses Its Own Dangers

It’s widely used because it can slow flames in ways that water can’t. But it also contains heavy metals and other harmful compounds.

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Firefighting Aircraft Collides with Drone Over Palisades Fire

The plane’s wing was damaged and it has been grounded, a Cal Fire spokesman said.

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Eaton Fire Leaves Altadena Residents Returning to Devastation

As the Eaton fire retreated into the foothills, people who had fled their homes came back for a look. For many, the news was as bad as it could be.

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Kenneth Fire Expands Rapidly as Los Angeles Battles Windswept Storms

A mandatory evacuation order was issued for the area near Calabasas. Officials expected the blaze to continue growing.

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A Closer Look at Mayor Bass and the Budget Cuts to the L.A. Fire Department

A closer look at the mechanics of budgeting offers some answers, but the financing is far from rosy.

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