Edison towers in the Altadena fire zone had known ‘ignition risk’ and needed repairs, records show
Southern California Edison knew for years that its transmission towers around Eaton Canyon posed a risk of sparking a fire, ...
Scientific American1d
See How Drought Whiplash Led to California Wildfires
The devastating fires in California early this year came after a particularly unfortunate weather pattern—an exceptionally ...
The New York Times9d
California Wildfires
So scientists and residents are testing fire-affected properties themselves. By Livia Albeck-Ripka and Jesus Jiménez The county says electrical equipment owned by the electric utility is to ...
California braces for massive storm; evacuation warnings, closures in LA
California braced for the arrival of a massive storm on Wednesday, evacuating residents in areas at risk of mudslides and ...
America Magazine8d
The California wildfires remind us to consider people with disabilities in emergency preparedness
Even during ordinary times, a lack of inclusive transportation can mean missing essential health appointments; during an ...
New Scientist7d
California isn't clearing forests fast enough to tame wildfires
California plans to thin out millions of acres of its forests to lessen the risk of destructive wildfires. But such efforts may not be moving fast enough to make up for the influence of climate ...
GOP budget plan would keep the government running but has no new California wildfire aid
There’s no specific new disaster aid to help victims of the devastation from the Southern California wildfires in the budget ...
The Bond Buyer6d
Negative S&P outlook for seven California utilities on wildfire risk
The rating outlooks of seven public electric utilities in California ... with liquidity and wildfire liability insurance coverage are no longer commensurate with current ratings," Dyson said.