The tens of thousands of people displaced by the devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area are increasingly anxious to know when they can return […]
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Pilots Battling L.A Fires Face Heat, Turbulence, and High-Pressure Risks
Piloting a firefighting aircraft is sweaty, tiring work, Mr. Mattiacci said. The conditions that increase fire risk — hot days, high wind, often mountainous areas […]
Air Quality Improves Across L.A. as Smoke From Wildfires Eases
The sky was clear over Los Angeleson Tuesday, a welcome respite after acrid smoke from wildfires choked the region last week. In Santa Monica’s waterfront […]
An Expert Explains Palisades Fire’s Behavior
The Palisades fire continues to challenge firefighters. The fire’s northern edge is the area of biggest concern, from Mandeville Canyon on the northeastern side to […]
Los Angeles Geared Up for Fire Risk, but Fell Short
Follow continuing coverage of the wildfires in Southern California. The alert came in blaring, hot-pink, all-caps: Be prepared for a “LIFE THREATENING & DESTRUCTIVE WINDSTORM!!!” […]
Firefighting Aircraft Collides with Drone Over Palisades Fire
A firefighting aircraft flying over the Palisades fire in Los Angeles collided with a drone on Thursday, the Federal Aviation Administration said, warning that flying […]