Wildfire Los Angeles

Current News and Stories

We will publish meeting notices, press releases, and articles of interest in this section. Please stop by and visit every few weeks for the latest news. 

Keeping Los Angeles Firewise: Why Annual Renewal Matters

The NFPA’s Firewise USA® program has become a cornerstone of wildfire safety across the nation — and nowhere is it more vital than in Los Angeles County, where hundreds of thousands of homes sit within the wildland-urban interface (WUI). For the past three years, MySafe:LA,

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After READY, Ensure You SET and GO

When it comes to wildfire safety, preparation can make the difference between life and death. That’s why MySafe:LA is supporting CAL FIRE to promote the new SET–GO initiative, launched this month. Many people understand the first step — READY: hardening your home, clearing defensible space,

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Wildfire Safety Fair at the Autry Museum

MySafe:LA, in collaboration with Councilwoman Nithya Raman of Los Angeles City Council District 4 and the Los Angeles City Fire Department (LAFD), will host a major wildfire preparedness event on Saturday, June 22, 2025, at the Autry Museum of the

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Our Letter to the State Board of Forestry

As the wildfire crisis in California intensifies and regulatory deadlines approach, MySafe:LA has formally urged the State Board of Forestry to reconsider the state’s forthcoming regulations for the ember-resistant zone—often called Zone 0. This appeal responds to the Board’s plan

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Governor Newsom: Get Zone 0 Fixed Now!

In a decisive move to address the growing wildfire crisis in California, Governor Gavin Newsom has formally requested that the State Board of Forestry finalize and adopt regulatory updates for the ember-resistant zone, commonly referred to as Zone 0. This critical

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A Tale of Two Fires

Most Angelenos vividly remember the events of January 7th and 8th, 2025, when two devastating wildfires—the Palisades Fire and the Eaton Fire—swept across Los Angeles County. Fueled by powerful Santa Ana winds, both fires inflicted widespread destruction. Yet despite their

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L.A. Fires Contained, Recovery Underway

Many of you may have heard that, as of February 1, 2025, the Palisades and Eaton wildfires in Los Angeles County are fully contained! The Palisades Fire burned around 23,448 acres, resulting in 12 casualties and thousands of homes lost.

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Get Ready for Rain

Dear friends and Angelenos –  As we continue to assess the damage from the recent wildfire disaster in Los Angeles, we’re also considering a new possible threat: rain.  The challenges related to rain are potentially severe, but we can all

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After READY, Ensure You SET and GO

When it comes to wildfire safety, preparation can make the difference between life and death. That’s why MySafe:LA is supporting CAL FIRE to promote the new SET–GO initiative, launched this month. Many people understand the first step — READY: hardening

Read More »

Wildfire Safety Fair at the Autry Museum

MySafe:LA, in collaboration with Councilwoman Nithya Raman of Los Angeles City Council District 4 and the Los Angeles City Fire Department (LAFD), will host a major wildfire preparedness event on Saturday, June 22, 2025, at

Read More »

Our Letter to the State Board of Forestry

As the wildfire crisis in California intensifies and regulatory deadlines approach, MySafe:LA has formally urged the State Board of Forestry to reconsider the state’s forthcoming regulations for the ember-resistant zone—often called Zone 0. This appeal

Read More »

Governor Newsom: Get Zone 0 Fixed Now!

In a decisive move to address the growing wildfire crisis in California, Governor Gavin Newsom has formally requested that the State Board of Forestry finalize and adopt regulatory updates for the ember-resistant zone, commonly referred to

Read More »

A Tale of Two Fires

Most Angelenos vividly remember the events of January 7th and 8th, 2025, when two devastating wildfires—the Palisades Fire and the Eaton Fire—swept across Los Angeles County. Fueled by powerful Santa Ana winds, both fires inflicted

Read More »

L.A. Fires Contained, Recovery Underway

Many of you may have heard that, as of February 1, 2025, the Palisades and Eaton wildfires in Los Angeles County are fully contained! The Palisades Fire burned around 23,448 acres, resulting in 12 casualties

Read More »

Get Ready for Rain

Dear friends and Angelenos –  As we continue to assess the damage from the recent wildfire disaster in Los Angeles, we’re also considering a new possible threat: rain.  The challenges related to rain are potentially

Read More »

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Register to be a Recovery Volunteer

We’re glad you’re here! We’d like to hear from you if you’d be interested in volunteering to help recovery efforts following the tragic series of wildfires that affected Los Angeles. Volunteers will only be used for recovery once fire dangers are resolved. By registering, you are permitting us to ask if you’d be interested in supporting the recovery effort. There is no guarantee that your name will be called. If we do call your name, you are under no obligation to volunteer and may decline or accept any offer.

Say Thanks to Firefighters, Police, and Other Responders!

Please add your name and message to the firefighters who responded to the wildfires in Los Angeles in January 2025. Let them know how much you appreciate their sacrifices to attack the unparalleled wildfires that destroyed thousands of homes. This was a “once-in-a-century” wind and wildfire storm, and these brave men and women deserve to hear from us.

Thank you for all your efforts in battling the life-threatening and disastrous wildfires that struck the Los Angeles area this January. We are grateful for your devotion to saving lives.

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