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Map: 5.2-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Southern California
A moderately strong, 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck in Southern California on Monday, according to the United States ...
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These parts of L.A. are now considered a very high fire hazard, according to a new map
Basically any mountain or hillside in Los Angeles county is considered a “very high” hazard, and since the 2011 edition of ...
New fire maps increase hazard zones in L.A. and Southern California by 3.5 million acres
Cal Fire's new maps for Southern California added 3.5 million acres into fire-hazard zones, increasing the acreage in the ...
5.2 magnitude earthquake shakes San Diego area
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake shook Southern California on Monday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake was centered in San Diego County but was felt as far north as Los Angeles.
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Why some Los Angeles homes are being built to resist wildfires — and some aren't
Under state law, Los Angeles County must adopt the new wildfire hazard maps by July 22nd. According to the Los Angeles County Fire Department, that means if residents in the newly expanded zones get ...
Here’s how many acres most of Southern California’s cities changed on Cal Fire’s risk map
Some cities had fewer acres in the very high risk designation, but most of the region had more high risk acreage.
Soil tests downwind of Eaton fire find higher lead levels; contaminant hotspots present in Palisades
Los Angeles County Public Health released the preliminary findings of a soil sampling study done in both fire areas. Here’s ...