California Wildfires

Homeowners affected by the Eaton Fire in Altadena are concerned about the air quality due to the crushed concrete. Lolita Lopez reports for NBC4 at 5 p.m. on April 11, 2025. 

A local company is offering the free guide to impacted homeowners.

Preliminary soil sample testing in the Eaton Fire burn area revealed a high percentage of lead, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.

High levels of lead were found after a soil test in the area affected by the Eaton Fire. Annette Arreola reports for the NBC4 News at 6 a.m. on April 11, 2025. 

Mayor Karen Bass, businessman Rick Caruso and Lakers head coach JJ Redick are rebuilding the Palisades Recreation Center. Kathy Vara reports for the NBC4 News at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 10, 2025.

Mayor Karen Bass, businessman Rick Caruso and Lakers head coach JJ Redick are rebuilding the Palisades Recreation Center.

Three months after the devastating LA County wildfires, a property in Altadena is the first home to be issued a rebuilding permit. The now empty lot along North Olive Avenue will be the first of many homes expected to be rebuilt after getting the green light. Brian Wong, CEO of San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity, says the non-profit will…

A property in Altadena is set to be the first to be issued a rebuilding permit after over three months from the destructive Eaton Fire. Camilla Rambaldi reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on April 9, 2025.

Officials said the fire was sparked by the county public works crew using heavy equipment. 

The next phase of the rebuilding process following the Palisades Fire is now underway, with the first few homes being built. Alex Rozier reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.

One pool can breed up to 3 million mosquitoes in one month.

Standing water from one unused pool can breed up to 3 million mosquitoes within a month. Lolita Lopez reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.

Not a single building permit for an impacted homeowner was finalized in Altadena, a Los Angeles County official said Monday.

Officials acknowledged there’s been a significant delay in restoring Altadena and the Pacific Palisades after the January wildfires. Lolita Lopez reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Monday, April 7, 2025.

The community of Pacific Palisades came together to host a block party at recently reopened Palisades Garden Cafe, nearly 3 months after the devastating fires. Tracey Leong reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on April 5, 2025.

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.

Hundreds of volunteers have signed up to help rebuild an Altadena park, much to mixed reaction from fire-affected residents who are split on whether those resources should go to helping victims first. Annette Arreola reports for Today in LA on Saturday, April 5, 2025.

Shop owners said there’s a loophole in supporting people affected by the devastating wildfire.

Small business owners in Malibu say, if something isn’t done soon, they won’t be able to survive. Karma Dickerson reports for the NBC4 News at 3 p.m. on Friday, April 4, 2025.

Months after the Eaton Fire tore through the museum of collectibles known as Funky Junk Farms in west Altadena, Johnny Agnew is still optimistic. “There are a lot of us in the same situation,” Agnew told NBC4, “It’s an emotional roller coaster maintaining a positive attitude.” A lifetime of collectibles from a bygone era were destroyed by the blaze....