The Eaton and Palisades fires tragically exposed L.A.’s vulnerability. The Times looks back at a devastating year, scrutinizes official response and makes the case for being better prepared next time.

In the wake of January’s deadly wildfires, Los Angeles County leaders are weighing a disaster registry intended to help disabled and senior residents get connected to emergency responders to bring ...

Pacific Palisades neighborhoods were closed to the public for months after a January firestorm devastated the community, but since its recent reopening, there have been sightings of a new, disturbing ...

Los Angeles residents saw a spike in serious health problems after the January 2025 wildfires, including lung and heart emergencies, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American ...

The last six months have been traumatic for Los Angeles. We’ve had natural disasters like the wildfires and we’ve had man-made crises like the ICE raids tear at the fabric of our city. While almost ...

The fires scorched parts of Los Angeles more than a month ago, and with the smoke clear, a devastating domino effect has come into even sharper relief. “We have fires every month of the year now,” ...

Global economic losses from natural disasters are projected to have dropped by 33 percent to $220 billion in 2025, despite ...