Crashes and Disasters
The Los Angeles Fire Department has less than one firefighter for every 1,000 residents, with a staffing rate of 0.90, a Bay ...
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Like Los Angeles, San Jose and Oakland Need Firefighters
The Los Angeles Fire Department has less than one firefighter for every 1,000 residents, with a staffing rate of 0.90, a Bay Area News Group analysis found. The rate at the Oakland Fire Department is ...
San Jose, Oakland fire departments understaffed like L.A.
We are severely understaffed,” said Jerry May, president of San Jose Firefighters Local 230 Union and a San Jose Fire ...
Police say burning Tesla battery prevented them from saving driver in fatal crash
A driver died after police say they were unable to save the person from their Tesla because of its burning lithium ion ...
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Maui’s post-wildfire housing crisis offers a warning for Los Angeles
After wildfires devastated the island, homelessness spiked. Advocates fear L.A. could face a similar fate without strong ...
How to help those affected by fires raging across Los Angeles County
Those looking to assist residents affected by the Los Angeles County firestorm have a number of options to donate money, ...
Too little, too late: Residents say they were in the dark as fire spread with no evacuation order
When disaster strikes, government emergency alert systems offer a simple promise: Residents will get information about nearby ...
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What would it cost to bury all of California’s power lines?
Recent wildfires in California are sparking debates on potential utility culpability, leading many people to ask the simple ...
California wildfires: What we know about L.A.-area fires, what caused them, who is affected and more
Fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, a series of ferocious wildfires erupted the second week of January and roared ...
Is La Jolla ready for a wildfire? A look at evacuation routes and safety measures just in case
Taking preemptive steps to protect your home and plan your exit can reduce danger and help firefighters do their jobs, first ...
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The Fire Damage That Lingers In Your Home After The Flames Are Gone
Every homeowner should be prepared in the event of fire, and that includes being aware of the damage that lingers afterwards.