California Wildfires

An Altadena man whose home burned in the Eaton Fire had family heirlooms restored thanks to a knife sharpener who’s been helping the community.

A knifesmith helped an Altadena man restore knives that are not just kitchen items for him, but family heirlooms. Lolita Lopez reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 15, 2025.

The U.S. Senate passed a new bipartisan bill reauthorizing the Department of Defense of sell excess aircraft and parts to firefighters helping fight U.S. wildfires.

The application window is open for $2.4 million in grants for Los Angeles restaurants affected by the deadly January wildfires. The California Restaurant Foundation LA Fire Recovery Grants will provide $10,000 grants to 242 independent restaurants. The direct-relief money will help cover essential business expenses and long-term recovery. Click here to apply. The application period will close April 26.

Although the fields will soon be open, the lots around the field remain empty.

The Dodgers Foundation has begun its work on restoring an Altadena park’s baseball field after it was impacted by the Eaton Fire. Lolita Lopez reports for the NBC4 News at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, April 14, 2025.

Crews are continuing their work at the Altadena Golf Course to crush concrete from homes affected by the Eaton Fire.

Pacific Coast Highway is slated to reopen just in time for the summer, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Saturday.

Crowdsourced tests from Eaton Fire neighborhoods show elevated lead levels in every home tested so far and residents hope that will support their argument for insurers to cover testing of all properties.

Members of a 104-year-old Pasadena synagogue that was burned down in the Los Angeles fires in January are getting ready to celebrate Passover.

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.