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California emergency response expands for storms and fires

20 clusters · 137 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: California cities distribute free sandbags ahead of El Niño winter

The state of emergency in California has expanded to address a combination of severe weather, wildfires, and tidal threats. Following the impacts of Tropical Storm Rachel, Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed states of emerg

Southern California wildfire and wind conditions

3 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Los Angeles County issues Red Flag Warning for Santa Ana winds

Wildfires in Southern California, including the Norte Fire in San Clemente and the Bryson Fire in Malibu, saw increased containment as Santa Ana winds weakened. The Norte Fire burned approximately 570 acres and destroyed

Southwest US heat, wildfire, and monsoon impacts

36 clusters · 151 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Four Corners region faces severe flooding from heavy storms

Throughout the late summer and early autumn, the Southwest United States experienced a volatile cycle of extreme heat, wildfire risks, and life-threatening flooding. In August, a severe heat wave impacted California, Ari

Malibu mansion sinkhole damage

2 clusters · 41 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Nicolas Cage clarifies comments regarding Malibu home damage

A massive sinkhole caused by heavy rains and coastal erosion linked to Hurricane Marie damaged an oceanfront mansion in Malibu, California. The incident, which occurred in September, destroyed part of the driveway, swall

Catalina Island medical helicopter crash

3 clusters · 39 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: NTSB investigates fatal helicopter crashes in California

A REACH Air Medical Services helicopter crashed into the Pacific Ocean near Pebbly Beach, Catalina Island, on the evening of September 30. The aircraft, a Eurocopter EC 135 P2, was conducting a medical transport flight t

California wildfire smoke damage and recovery legislation

5 clusters · 29 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Los Angeles wildfire response faces systemic failures and rebuilding calls

California has enacted the Smoke Damage Recovery Act (Assembly Bill 1795) to reform how insurers handle wildfire-related smoke contamination claims. Following the January 2025 Los Angeles County Eaton and Palisades fires

Wildfires in Southern California: Bryson and Norte Fires

2 clusters · 116 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Norte Fire causes mass evacuations and home destruction in Orange County

The Norte Fire in Orange County has burned between 465 and 570 acres with 0% containment. The blaze has destroyed or heavily damaged at least six to eight homes in the San Juan Capistrano area, specifically near Avenida

Brush fires in Los Angeles County

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Azusa brush fire burns 43 acres and threatens homes

In mid-September, the Palos fire burned approximately 17 acres in La Habra Heights, destroying two homes and damaging a third. The incident resulted in two injuries, including one firefighter and one civilian, and requir

Bouquet Fire in Angeles National Forest

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: Santa Clarita man charged with federal arson in Bouquet Fire

The Bouquet Fire, a fast-moving brush fire, burned over 1,048 acres in the Angeles National Forest northeast of Santa Clarita, California. The blaze erupted during an extreme heat wave, prompting mandatory evacuation ord