Text messages released to ABC News through a public records request provide new insight about what local officials were discussing before, during and after the fires.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has suspended the California Environmental Quality Act and the California Coastal Act to help speed rebuilding efforts in the wake of the Los Angeles area wildfires.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced Friday she has fired Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, citing in part her response to last month’s devastating wildfires, among the most destructive fires in California’s history.

Each year, legislation aimed at better wildfire mitigation fails – often due to cost or conflict with environmental regulations.

California Forest Improvement Program will assist private landowners in financial partnership to support sustainability efforts.

After thousands of homes were destroyed by the Los Angeles fires in January, local jurisdictions are on high alert for wildfire. State Sen. Josh Becker hosted a virtual wildfire town hall with Woodside Fire Protection District Fire Marshal Kimberly Giuliacci and Santa Clara County FireSafe Council Chief Executive Officer Seth Schalet on Feb 18 to educate communities on how they can protect themselves and their neighbors.

Several National Academies reports offer information and insights on ways to operate safely in burned environments for those who have been affected by wildfires.

A California State Senator has proposed legislation to increase firefighting and prevention efforts in the state after winter wildfires caused devastating destruction in Los Angeles County.

Ohio University Professors and ecology experts Brian McCarthy and Diego Alvarado-Serrano discuss the ecological and environmental implications of the January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires.

Citing the city's response to the region's devastating wildfires, Los Angeles Mayor Karen removed Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley from her role at the department.

To further prepare the County for future wildfire impacts the Santa Barbara County Fire Safe Council (SBCFSC) is proud to

Training in advance was prescient for helicopter crews who battled the recent Los Angeles wildfires, which devastated the region during what typically is the offseason for California forest fires.