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.
Family with North Carolina connections lose their home in California wildfires
Frederick and Frances Caple, originally from the Carolinas, spent 58 years calling Altadena, California, home. That is, until January 7th, when wildfires forced them to leave everything behind.
California utility company says its equipment may have sparked a Los Angeles-area wildfire
California utility company Southern California Edison on Thursday said its equipment “may be associated with” the ignition of the Hurst Fire, which burned alongside the Eaton and Palisades fires during January’s Los Angeles firestorms.
Electric utility admits its equipment may have started one of California’s wildfires
One of California’s largest utility companies said Thursday that its equipment may have sparked one of the wildfires that tore through Los Angeles County last month. The Hurst fire broke out on January 7,
Power company admits blame for one of the wildfires which hit Los Angeles
Southern California Edison said its equipment was probably to blame for the Hurst fire which hit the Sylmar neighbourhood of the city.
California utility admits possible role in Los Angeles wildfire
Southern California Edison admits potential role in sparking Hurst Fire in Los Angeles amid ongoing investigations
Gavin Newsom Changes California Fire Laws After Meeting Trump
Newsom signed the order after returning from Washington, D.C., where he met with President Trump to discuss federal aid.
Wildfire smoke closes Colorado 67 near Douglas County park
Smoke from a small wildfire burning near a Douglas County park closed Colorado 67 on Friday afternoon, fire officials said.
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 ...
California fires updates: Death toll in Los Angeles fires rises to 29
At least 29 people are believed to be dead and more than a dozen others remain unaccounted for as multiple wildfires rage ...
California refinery fire drives up gas prices in AZ and NV, highlighting CA reliance
A fire at one Northern California refinery responsible for 10% of the state’s gasoline production has resulted in higher gas ...
California flood watch raises risk of mudslides days after wildfire containment
Heavy rain could produce flooding, mudslides and debris flows in northern and central California, and it is expected to take ...
Old Farmer's Almanac forecasts fire weather relief for parts of California for spring 2025
Here's what the Old Farmer's Almanac spring 2025 forecast predicts for Northern and Southern California, and across the U.S.
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Vital Details Linger Month after Start of Deadly CA Wildfires
While the cause of the firestorm is being investigated by the ATF, one started Jan. 7 and spread rapidly due to hurricane-force winds.
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As California’s Fire Season Grows, State Senators Push for More Year-Round Firefighters
Senate President Pro Tem Mike McGuire proposes that state firefighters work full time in place of the seasonal workforce the agency currently staffs for nine months each year.
Southern California faces extended stretch of heightened wildfire dangers
Southern California faces an increased wildfire threat that is expected to last through most of 2025. While fire activity ...
California’s policies blamed for extent of LA wildfire damages as aid bill is debated
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has disputed criticisms of his administration’s handling of forest and water management by ...