Paradise Mayor Steve Crowder is in contact with officials in Southern California to share insights on recovery efforts following a wildfire, drawing from his experience as a Camp Fire survivor and the rebuilding of the community.
The fires have burned more than 10,000 homes and other structures since Tuesday, when they first began popping up around a densely populated, 25-mile expanse.
Utilities are required to report to the California Public Utilities Commission when they know of “electric incidents potentially associated with a wildfire,” Terrie Prosper, the commission’s communications director, said via email. CPUC staff then investigate to see if there were violations of state law.
Severe fire weather conditions -- high winds with low humidity -- will continue through Wednesday, keeping the fire threat in all of Los Angeles County critical, LA Fire Chief Anthony Marrone warned.
Fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, a series of ferocious wildfires erupted Tuesday and roared across the Los Angeles area.
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The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection “has surged and ... according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner and fire officials. Some 41,000 people remained under an ...
Southern California ... of Los Angeles County and most of Ventura County — an unprecedented fifth time the National Weather Service has sounded the alarm this season for acute fire conditions.
Bracing for another round of extreme fire weather conditions, Los Angeles Fire Department ... on foot and in a California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection helicopter — battling flames.
Crews continued making progress battling the deadly infernos burning in Los Angeles County ... Fire was 81% contained at 14,021 acres, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection ...