Natural Disaster
Fire chief responds to union’s allegation of preventing FFs from responding to deadly Texas flooding
Austin Fire Chief Joel Baker defended his decisions after the firefighters’ union accused him of preventing rescue crews from assisting with deadly Kerr County flooding
Officials continue searching for missing campers and face scrutiny over emergency warning systems
Amid the grief and devastation of survivors, many are sharing the courageous efforts of first responders, fellow residents, family members and even camp counselors who put their lives on the line to save others
How AI-driven platforms are revolutionizing public safety messaging and disaster preparedness
In the days after the Palisades Fire began, tensions between Bass and Crowley emerged, with Crowley saying on television that the city had failed her and her department
Dashcam video shows the firefighter’s vehicle being swept off Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu
The former U.S. fire administrator underscores the need for the agency to be elevated as the leader of the nation’s fire service
From icy rivers to prolonged winter rescues, EMS teams must prepare for the harsh elements. Here’s how to stay warm, alert and effective in cold-weather emergencies.
A retired police lieutenant turned journalist reports from the frontlines, where courage meets heartbreak
Public safety leaders need to evaluate the impact of executive orders and policy pronouncements on their departments and communities
After-action reports and investigations revealed issues with alert systems in past wildfires as well as the timeliness of notifications
From natural disasters to homeland security, FEMA’s development tells the story of resilience, adaptation and innovation in emergency management
The president and the first lady toured the damage in the Pacific Palisades where over 16,000 structures have been destroyed
A portion of the Pacific Coast Highway was closed due to mud flows as flood watches went into effect for the Pacific Palisades
The assessment follows renewed scrutiny of Altadena’s chaotic evacuation, where most fire-related deaths occurred
Some chemicals are linked to heart disease and reduced lung function, while inhaling toxic forms of arsenic, chromium, and benzene may cause other health issues
“FEMA has been a very big disappointment,” Trump said to reporters before leaving to visit hurricane and fire-damaged states
As President Donald Trump prepares to visit the wildfire-ravaged state, he’s focusing on the state’s water policies, threatening to withhold disaster aid unless changes are made
The Hughes Fire near Castaic Lake broke out on Jan. 23 and burned nearly 16 square miles
The National Weather Service warned of a “particularly dangerous situation” for parts of Los Angeles due to the Santa Ana winds
Crews will get a break from dangerous fire weather concerns to close the week, but Santa Ana winds return next week
Thousands of firefighters battling the Eaton Fire are getting food, showers, sleep and stress relief at the Los Angeles County stadium
For centuries going back to Leonardo da Vinci, humans have innovated and perfected ways to protect their health amid hazardous conditions
Fire officials chose not to keep firefighters on duty and pre-deploy extra engine companies despite the weather forecast and increasing winds
The trucks will serve as battery banks to provide backup power and Wi-Fi through Starlink connectivity, aiding residents impacted by outages caused by the Eaton Fire
Plus, Los Angeles city and county fire chiefs address challenges facing crews
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass faces a critical test of her leadership as her city endures its greatest crisis in decades
Officials issue more evacuation orders as the Kenneth Fire burns in the San Fernando Valley
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation said 783 Fire Camp firefighters have been working around the clock
L.A. County Sheriff’s deputies arrested several people on the suspicion of looting homes ravaged by the Palisades Fire
With Los Angeles fire departments stretched to their “maximum limits,” it’s time to once again ask how we got here
Powerful winds that fanned four wildfires in the Los Angeles area have calmed, giving fire crews hope to increase containment of the blazes
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