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Recent local wildfires smaller compared to past state outbreaks
16 Apr 2025 09:13 GMT
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Natural and prescribed burns
Wildfires and brush fires are managed … we have to keep property damage minimal."
Firefighting techniques … . One hundred other homes were damaged, and 25 boats, cars, … vehicles also were lost. Total damage was $4.5 million, …
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Ocean County Wildfire Anniversary Falls During Drought
16 Apr 2025 09:50 GMT
… anniversary of that devastating wildfire that threatened areas of … around 1,500 wildfires that damage or destroy 7, … resources. They noted, “wildfires not only damage our woodlands, but … public to continue exercising wildfire awareness and practicing water …
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California Fair Plan faces mounting lawsuits over denied wildfire claims
16 Apr 2025 07:55 GMT
… or denied coverage for smoke damage.
"The Fair Plan … Plan specifically so that wildfire survivors would have somebody … people who have smoke damage, or thermal damage, or partial losses, … to deny claims for smoke damage, as Insurance Commissioner Ricardo …
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State sets aside $170 million to thin vegetation, forests for wildfire mitigation
16 Apr 2025 03:44 GMT
… homes and other buildings damaged or destroyed by the … are protected from destructive wildfires.”
The challenge of fire … the president repeatedly blamed wildfires on California failing to … related and unrelated to wildfires.
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Holocaust survivor, ex-Navy pilot among seniors suing L.A. over Palisades fire damage
16 Apr 2025 01:27 GMT
A dozen Pacific Palisades and Malibu residents are suing the city of L.A., alleging the Department of Water and Power and others could have done more to prevent and contain the massive January wildfire that destroyed their homes.
The list of plaintiffs, …
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West Kelowna's Rose Valley park to close for wildfire recovery work (West Kelowna)
16 Apr 2025 00:06 GMT
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Hauling of wildfire salvage harvested trees
Rose Valley … 30 as crews carry out wildfire recovery efforts.
The closure will … the salvage process following previous wildfire damage.
All areas of the park …
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Province ramping up preparation for wildfire season
15 Apr 2025 23:54 GMT
… Is your neighbourhood vulnerable to wildfires? New program can help … homeowners tips for mitigating damage caused by wildfires.
Herron said much … the province's wildfire prevention specialist, said the launch … can access in case of wildfires.
Tony Cole, a …
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Mystery sediment washes ashore following Los Angeles wildfires. Is it safe to swim and surf?
15 Apr 2025 22:53 GMT
… local beaches following recent California wildfires and subsequent storms.
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PALISADES FIRE CAUSES SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO LOS ANGELES-AREA SCHOOLS … , potentially causing long-term environmental damage."
Instead, the current strategy …
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Altadena, Palisades residents sue California FAIR Plan, alleging illegal wildfire claim denials, underpayments
15 Apr 2025 21:04 GMT
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Homeowners who sustained damage in the Palisades and Eaton wildfires have filed … its practice of rejecting wildfire-caused smoke damage violated the law, according … whose homes and belongings were damaged by wildfire smoke and other fire …
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L.A. will set aside $3 million to help owners of fire-damaged homes test their soil for lead
15 Apr 2025 20:52 GMT
… serious health problems including damage to the brain and … toxic substances commonly found after wildfires: heavy metals such as … after fires.
After previous wildfires, the Army Corps would … from land parcels with damaged or destroyed structures are still …