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Today's breaking news on wildfires in California, SoCal and Los Angeles.

Loma Alta Park in Altadena, as seen on Saturday, April 5, 2025.

California Wildfires 21 hours ago

Volunteer effort to rebuild Altadena park draws criticism from Eaton Fire victims

A volunteer initiative to rebuild an Altadena park has drawn mixed reactions from fire-affected community members who say those resources would be better spent going directly toward Eaton Fire victims...

California Wildfires Apr 4

‘I'm actually inspired now.' Funky Junk Farms works to rebuild from Eaton Fire
Altadena Apr 2

Eaton Fire meeting provides interim housing resources for displaced residents

Wildfires Apr 3

Death toll in LA's wildfires rises to 30 with new fatality confirmed in Altadena

A new death in connection with January’s wildfires has been confirmed, raising the death toll to 30, the County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner’s office said on Wednesday. With the new d...
Wildfires Apr 2

Young Dodgers fan affected by Palisades Fire surprised with signed jersey, gifts from team

A 7-year-old who lost everything to the Palisades Fire, including her beloved Dodgers memorabilia, was surprised with a kind gesture from her favorite team and player.
California Wildfires Mar 31

Paradise mayor offers hope to Altadena during tour

Paradise Mayor Steve Crowder wants people in Altadena to know they will be able to rebuild their community to come back even stronger than before.
California Wildfires Mar 31

These homeowners defended their properties from the Palisades Fire. How they prepared

It was a dangerous proposition. Yet, some residents of Malibu and the Pacific Palisades had well established plans to stay at their homes and fight the Jan. 7 wildfire as it overtook communities. Surv...

Wildfires Mar 31

Silver Fire near Bishop burns 1,000 acres, prompts evacuation orders in Inyo and Mono counties

A vegetation fire erupted near Bishop, prompting Cal Fire to issue an evacuation order and warnings in Inyo County.
Wildfires Mar 29

‘Altadena Not for Sale' rally and recovery event

Saturday’s rally at the Fair Oaks Burger included free food, groceries, clothing and resources. The group’s mission is to help the under and non-insured stay in Altadena after the fire destroyed their community. Tracey Leong reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on March 29, 2025.
California Wildfires Mar 30

Could the Palisades Fire have started twice? One lawsuit says so

A lawsuit filed by residents who were impacted by January’s Palisades Fire claims to have evidence a second blaze occurred shortly after the initial fire, causing more destruction and devastation to the seaside community.
Wildfires Mar 28

Did the Palisades Fire start twice? Here's what a new lawsuit alleges

Palisades Fire victims have filed a lawsuit against LA County and DWP where they allege there is evidence that a second wave of fire destroyed their homes. Eric Leonard reports for NBC4 Investigates on March 28, 2025.
Wildfires Mar 29

Application for wildfire debris removal deadline gets extended

The new deadline to apply for wildfire debris removal is April 15 and applies to residential homes, commercial and multi-use properties, condos and religious institutions. Mekahlo Medina reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on March 28, 2025.
Wildfires Mar 28

Los Angeles wildfire debris removal program deadline extended

An update is expected Friday morning regarding the rebuilding efforts, nearly three months since the devastating Eaton Fire completely leveled parts of Altadena.
Los Angeles Mar 28

Alleged price gougers being sued for $62M by Los Angeles

A group of property owners are facing a $62 million lawsuit for alleged price gouging in the aftermath of January’s wildfires and violating short-term rental laws, Los Angeles City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto announced Thursday. The City Attorney’s Office filed a civil enforcement action against several individuals and their related c...
Wildfires Mar 27

Texts reveal Mayor Bass' attempt to manage Palisades Fire response from flights from Ghana

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass exchanged text messages during the early hours of the Palisades Fire that showed she struggled to communicate with her staff as she returned from a trip to Ghana. The messages, released by the Mayor’s office in response to a California Public Records Act request, help to illustrate how she managed the city’s fire ...
Wildfires Mar 27

Cal Fire's new hazard maps impact on fire insurance

For those who fall within Cal Fire’s updated fire hazard maps- their home fire insurance may not be impacted, according to an expert. Tracey Leong reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on March 26, 2025.
Wildfires Mar 31

Lead, asbestos keep Eaton Fire victims from returning home

More than 50 homes in the Altadena area torched by the Eaton Fire were estimated to have contaminants like lead and asbestos.
Wildfires Mar 24

Abandoned pools in Altadena after Eaton Fire pose public health concerns

Some 1,300 pools affected by the Eaton Fire have been identified as possible places for mosquitoes to breed. Lolita Lopez reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Monday, March 24, 2025.
Wildfires Mar 24

Eaton Fire areas has new concerns: dirty pools and mosquitoes

Increasing temperatures is creating a new concern for those who live in the Eaton Fire area: Mosquitoes finding breeding grounds in dirty pools.
Wildfires Mar 24

California has new fire prevention goals. Expect to see more rules and goats

After more than 8,000 wildfires turned over $1 million acres across California in 2024, the state’s wildfire prevention task force Monday issued a list of its top priorities and action plans. The so-called 2025 Key Deliverables by the Governor’s Wildfire and Forest Resilience Task Force aim to make homes and properties more fire resilient while red...

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