California Wildfires

Los Angeles County is looking into developing a registry for the old and disabled after some people could not be saved in the January fires. Lolita Lopez reports for the NBC4 News at 3 p.m. on April 3, 2025.

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 death, a total of 18 lives were taken by the Eaton Fire and 12 were taken by the Palisades Fire. The fires devastated the region, displacing thousands…

The billionaire developer said he’s personally accelerating the rebuilding of the Pacific Palisades. Eric Leonard reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.

Rick Caruso says he’s trying to inject ‘urgency’ into city government in order to speed up recovery projects.

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.

As the “We Love LA” is set to kick off at 8 p.m., the star-studded cast, including seven-time Grammy winner and pop star icon Christina Aguilera, are scheduled to perform. Robert Kovacik
reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on April 1, 2025.

A free concert dedicated to first responders and those impacted by the January wildfires is set to take place at the Hollywood Bowl Tuesday night.

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.

The mayor of Paradise said one third of his town has been repaired after the Paradise Fire ripped through the Butte County community in 2028. Tracey Leong reports for the NBC4 News at 7 p.m. on Monday, March 31, 2025.

A nonprofit created by Paris Hilton has begun doling out more than $1 million in grants to women-owned small businesses impacted by the Eaton Fire.

The assistance is base on individual needs, not income, a FEMA officials said. This video was broadcast during the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Monday, March 31, 2025.

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. Survivors who stayed to ride out the inferno, which led to at least a dozen fatalities, acknowledged that their decision came with enormous risk. The fire broke…

Pool pumps, scuba gear, defensible space and more were part of these three families’ plans to ride out the Palisades Fire. Jeremy Lee reports for the NBC4 News. 

Evacuation orders were issued in Inyo and Mono counties after the Silver Fire broke out in Bishop. As seen on the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on March 30, 2025.

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

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.

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.

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.

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. 

Culver City emergency services announced the implementation of its ‘Hi-Lo Audible Warning System” Friday morning for emergency evacuations. According to the Culver City Police Department, the system is intended to “cut through the noise of daily life” with a “high-pitched tone followed by a low-pitched tone.” The system will be activated by patrol vehicles in evacuation areas. Police say the…