A deceased person is removed from a burned home off Pacific Coast Highway by first responders, near Pacific Palisades, on Jan. 9, 2025. Photo by Ted Soqui for CalMatters
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| The Latest |
| What we know so far about who was killed in the wildfires. An update on fatalities, missing person reports, and searches in what are now two of the most deadly fires in California history. (LAist) This is how you can get help finding pets lost in the LA fires. A list of humane society and pet rescue organizations, and what they are doing to locate lost pets. You can also call 213-270-8155 for help from the county locating animals lost in the Palisades fire and 626-792-7151 ext. 970 for the Eaton fire. (LAist) |
| Looking Ahead |
| An analysis of three past California wildfires sheds some light on what might happen once the smoke clears in Los Angeles County. (CalMatters) Climate change is upending how homes are insured. What were once considered “once-in-a-generation” weather catastrophes are occurring much more frequently — and changing the insurance landscape. (LAist/NPR) Wondering where the extreme winds are? Here’s how wind predictions and warnings are made. We didn’t get the huge gusts that were predicted this week (phew), but how do meteorologists actually predict the wind? (LAist) |
| Fact Check |
| Scientists say almost unprecedented climatic conditions led up to the disaster. This pattern of weather whiplash, likely exacerbated by climate change, hasn’t been seen in Southern California since 1992-1993, and before that, 1907-1908. (CalMatters) LAist newsroom answers your questions about the fires. You have questions, we’re doing our best to answer them. From what caused the fires to when to seek mental health care, this FAQ is updated daily. (LAist) FEMA says ‘carefully consider’ GoFundMe campaign phrasing because it can affect disaster aid. While GoFundMe campaigns have provided necessary and immediate assistance to many, FEMA warns that those funds can impact disaster relief applications. (LAist) |
| Resources & Ways to Help |
| How to stay safe while entering areas impacted by fires. Matt Hill, a battalion chief with the Santa Monica Fire Department, shares some quick tips for people entering areas impacted (just make sure you’re allowed to be there first). For more information, visit recovery.lacounty.gov. (PBS SoCal) The new LA Community Meals hub has banded together some of LA’s favorite restaurants to make it easy for anyone to donate a meal (pizza, coffee carafe, breakfast burritos, you name it) to front line workers, evacuees, and relief organizations, while supporting local businesses. (LA Community Meals) KCRW has been contributing to the Support The Music Community mutual aid directory with resources for those impacted by the LA wildfires. They’re currently soliciting information about events and services that directly benefit musicians and music workers of LA, including benefit concerts, equipment donation/sharing, studio time, and fundraising links for individuals. If you’d like to add to the list, fill out the Google form. |
