What is it the red fire retardant dropped by planes to fight LA wildfires?
The U.S. Forest Service bans the use of long-term fire retardant on federal lands near waterways or endangered species ...
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San Diego Fire Rescue Department tries out new fire prevention product
San Diego Fire Rescue Department Deputy Chief Tony Tosca is shown being interviewed near Cowles Mountain on Jan. 17, 2024.
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I Lost Everything in a California Fire. It Changed How I Lived.
“Just find what you can.” Climbing up the road a few hours later, I confirmed that every gleaming amenity in our newly remodeled house was ash. Half a lifetime later, I see that fire as a ...
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Fire victims can get aid from the feds. How to apply for FEMA and avoid potential scams
Assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency is available for fire victims FEMA assistance can include funds to repair homes or to rent lodging As wildfires continue to scorch homes ...
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‘Can't really fight that fire': Retired fire marshal calls out criticism of LA wildfires
“You can't really fight that fire,” Davidson said. “The only thing you can do is try and rescue the people that are in front of it.” Davidson says even if LA had ten times the ...
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How do you clean up a fire disaster unlike any other in modern times? ‘It’s going to be an enormous undertaking’
As the winds die down and firefighters seize control of the deadly infernos that have scorched more than 60 square miles, Los Angeles faces an unimaginable task before anyone can rebuild ...
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Palisades Fire updates: Officials warn residents to be ready to evacuate ahead of strong winds
IT’S ALL PART OF A STATEWIDE EFFORT TO EASE OVERCROWDING IN THE FIRE ZONES. OFFICIALS SAY TRANSFERRING ADOPTABLE ANIMALS CAN HELP THEM PREPARE FOR THE INFLUX OF ANIMALS SEPARATED FROM THEIR ...
No, LA Fire Department isn't using women's handbags to put out fires | Fact check
The LAFD said the footage shows its team putting out a fire using canvas bags, which are part of the department's standard ...
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LAFD bosses sent just 5 fire engines to Palisades Fire — while holding back 1,000 firefighters and 35 trucks in critical first hours
Los Angeles fire bosses deployed just a fraction of its firefighters and trucks to the deadly Palisades Fire until it was already out of control — sending just five of the 40 available fire ...
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L.A. Officials Warn of Compromised Drinking Water in Fire-Ravaged Areas
Municipal water pipes damaged by fire can lose pressure, causing them to suck in smoke and harmful chemicals. Those chemicals can make their way through the water system and linger for years.
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‘Beyond the brink’: Data shows LA Fire Department among the most understaffed in America
Another revealed that million-dollar fire trucks sat idle because budget cuts had shrunk the number of mechanics available to fix them. “I’m going to say what people can’t say,” said ...
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Palisades Fire firefighters taking part in first-of-its-kind cancer study
The initiative is a collaboration with Cal Fire, the National Firefighter Cancer ... like carbon monoxide and heavy metals, which can lead to cancer, respiratory issues and neurological damage.