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Woman Jumps from 2nd-Floor Window as Building Erupts in Flames

Dramatic escape caught on camera in Los Angeles neighborhood

Firefighters Rescue Woman Trapped on Roof During South LA Fire

The woman crawled out of a second-floor window to escape the blaze.

Overturned cement truck shuts down multiple lanes on 110 Freeway in Gardena

Cement spill forces closure of main lanes, only FasTrak lane remains open as crews work to clear the scene.

DHS Clears Billions to FEMA for Disaster Aid, But California Excluded

Altadena's Eaton Fire recovery left without new FEMA support as other states receive major awards

Woman's Body Recovered After Fall During Hike Near Bridge to Nowhere

Tragic incident highlights dangers of hiking in Angeles National Forest amid high water levels.

Heavy Flames, Smoke Reported in Montebello Structure Fire

Crews from multiple fire departments responded to the blaze on Whittier Boulevard.

FFRP Deploys New Wildfire Responders, Advances Hiring Legislation

California's Forestry and Fire Recruitment Program graduates first cohort, supports AB 2483 to strengthen firefighter hiring pathways

Hermosa Beach Residents Prepare for Emergencies Through CERT Training

Community Emergency Response Team volunteers learn disaster response skills to assist when professional responders are overwhelmed.

LA County Unveils Upgraded Permit Dashboard for Wildfire Rebuilding

The new dashboard provides real-time data on the status of over 12,000 rebuilding projects following devastating 2025 wildfires.

FEMA Freezes Disaster Aid Amid LA Wildfire Recovery

New delays and uncertainty for communities still rebuilding from recent wildfires.

Evacuation Warning Issued as Winter Storm Threatens Southern California

Heavy rain, high winds, and potential debris flows prompt emergency preparations in Los Angeles

California Launches Probe into Delayed Evacuation Orders During LA Wildfire

Attorney General cites concerns over disparate impact on historically Black community

California Probes Delayed Evacuation Orders in Deadly LA Wildfire

Attorney General announces civil rights investigation into impact on historically Black community

California Launches Probe into Delayed Evacuation Orders During LA-Area Wildfire

Attorney General cites concerns over disparate impact on historically Black community

California Launches Investigation into Delayed Evacuation Orders During Deadly LA-Area Wildfire

Attorney General cites concerns over potential race, disability, or age-based discrimination in emergency response.

California Launches Investigation into Delayed Evacuation Orders During LA-Area Wildfire

Attorney General cites concerns over disparate impact on historically Black community in Altadena

State Investigates Delayed Eaton Fire Evacuation Warnings in West Altadena

Attorney General probes potential discrimination in emergency response to deadly blaze

Fire Engulfs 2 Boats at Marina del Rey Marina

Crews battle blaze that spread between vessels at Southern California marina

LA County Supervisor Horvath Outlines Fire Recovery Plan

Horvath discusses the Blue Ribbon Commission's proposals to rebuild safer and more resilient communities.

LA County Supervisors Approve Disaster Recovery Rebuild Authority

New authority will oversee rebuilding efforts in fire-impacted areas of Altadena and Santa Monica Mountains.