California Wildfires

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.

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

Some houses in Altadena tested positive for harmful toxins, preventing families from returning to their homes. Lolita Lopez reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.

Altadena neighbors have raised concern over noise and air quality issues as crews work to clean up torched properties from the Eaton Fire.  Among the newest initiatives, the Army Corp of Engineers is preparing to crush concrete and recycle metal on the Altadena golf course beginning next week. Homeowners whose residences are still standing, however, said they’re worried about...

Following the relief of an updated map that shows which communities are most vulnerable to wildfires, an expert is urging residents in those areas to prepare for the worst just in case. Tracey Leong reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Monday, March 24, 2025.

The deadline for homeowners impacted by the Palisades and Eaton Fires to request free debris removal is now a week away.

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.

The new fire hazard severity zone map shows which California neighborhoods are considered “very high” zones. Conan Nolan reports for the NBC4 News on Monday, March 24, 2025.

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

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 reducing factors that could accelerate…

More Southern California neighborhoods are now considered the “very high” and “high” fire risk areas.

State officials will be releasing updated fire maps for Southern California. Brittany Hope reports for the NBC4 News at 6 a.m. on March 24, 2025. 

Court-approved examination of towers, lines, and electrical equipment have begun in Altadena. NBCLA Investigative Reporter Eric Leonard reports for the NBC4 News 5 p.m. on Friday, March 21, 2025.

Close examinations have begun in Eaton Canyon of electrical lines, towers and other equipment, which could hold clues to pinpointing the cause of the January fire that destroyed thousands of homes, as the result of dozens of lawsuits filed against Southern California Edison by fire victims. An agreement between the victims and Edison, filed in court this week, detailed plans…

Dozens of organizations that came together to serve Altadena community members who were impacted by the destructive Eaton Fire are seeking volunteers and donors to help with their ongoing efforts.

Dozens of organizations have banded together to help fire-stricken community members impacted by the Eaton Fire. Lolita Lopez reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.

A hillside home that survived the Palisades Fire then later cracked due to land movement from the blaze was crushed recently likely due to wet weather and a water main break that may have been linked to the firefight.

Walker is advising his community to build for their environment, highlighting that fire season is all year long across Southern California.

The center played a critical role during and after the Eaton Fire; find out how to give back.

Investigators are trying to determine whether a “decommissioned” power line in the Angeles National Forest became momentarily energized. Eric Leonard reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Monday, March 17, 2025.