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California enforces unified wildfire building code in 2026

California’s 2026 Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Code took effect January 1, consolidating wildfire safety rules into a single, stricter framework for high-risk zones. The update replaces scattered ...
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California fire survivors battle insurers over hidden smoke toxins in their homes

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Los Angeles Times

California fire season is off to a furious start, and experts say it’s just the beginning

Wildfire season in Southern California got off to an ominous start this weekend, with several fires sparking across Riverside and San Bernardino counties’ parched landscapes, elevating concerns that ...
Los Angeles Times

Even a full reservoir wouldn’t have ensured water in Palisades fire, California officials say

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. During the Palisades fire in January, fire hydrants lost water pressure and ran dry. A nearby reservoir was empty ...
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California fire map, update as Ranch Fire rapidly spreads

The California Ranch Fire, which ignited Tuesday afternoon, had scorched around 4,205 acres of land in San Bernardino county by the end of the day. After starting at 2.33 p.m. local time on June 10, ...