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California deploys firefighting resources in multiple northern counties ahead of increased fire risk
In anticipation of critical fire weather conditions forecast for parts of Northern California, Gov. Gavin Newsom has approved ...
Breaking: Middle Fire reported in Siskiyou County on July 31
A new wildfire was reported today at 8:25 p.m. in Siskiyou County, California. Middle Fire has been burning on private land.
‘This fire could have been prevented’: How utilities fought removal of old power lines
Regulators wanted Southern California Edison and other utilities to remove abandoned power lines --such as the one suspected of igniting the Eaton fire -- but backed down amid utility opposition.
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California bets on iron-salt battery power to protect against wildfire
A battery made from cheap and non-flammable iron and salt could provide emergency power in one of California’s high wildfire ...
Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on July 31
A new wildfire was reported today at 11:26 p.m. in Los Angeles County, California. The wildfire has been burning on private ...
Bear trouble in Sierra Madre: After the Eaton fire, home invasions rise sharply
A bear linked to a spate of home break-ins in Sierra Madre in June was euthanized amid what city officials say is an uptick ...
California wildfire victims left wondering where $100M went following FireAid benefit concert
California wildfire victims question where the $100 million from the FireAid benefit concert went, as charity reveals funds ...
Update: 3-5 Fire in Lassen County now brought under full containment
Note that full containment doesn't mean the fire is completely out. In this case, it means that the wildfire has been fully ...