Private firefighters are increasingly popular with insurers. But do they pose a risk?
Robert MacKenzie is an assistant fire chief — but not the kind who works for your local fire department. As the Palisades ...
LA fires bring scrutiny to worker safety, private firefighting
While advocates scramble to improve cleanup worker safety, private firefighting raises concerns about wealth inequality.
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‘Whisper Listings’ in L.A. Have Become a Saving Grace for Fire Victims—If You Can Find Them
The struggle to find a home right now in Los Angeles is real, but agents are working with unlisted clients or whisper ...
As Fires Burn, Private Firms and Personal Effort Step In Where California Officials Fail
California's incompetent governance has been on full display as wildfires rage around Los Angeles—and also long before, if we ...
A map shows how fire-ravaged California gives more in federal money than it gets back
The wildfires in Los Angeles have sparked a debate among some Republicans over giving the state more aid.
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Insurance companies and wealthy LA residents hire private firefighters for protection
In the Los Angeles wildfires, private firefighters have been hired by insurance companies and wealthy residents to protect homes and businesses. We take a look at who they are and what they do.
Firefighters continue to battle California fires as death toll rises to 27
Firefighters on Thursday continued to battle the two largest fires, which have killed 27 people and destroyed more than 12,000 structures.
Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Jan. 16
A new wildfire was reported today at 7:01 p.m. in Los Angeles County. The wildfire has been burning on private land.
Breaking: Jolon Fire reported in Monterey County on Jan. 16
First discovered: 5:05 p.m. Jan. 16 Initial location: Monterey County, Calif. A new wildfire was reported today at 5:05 p.m.
Justin Baldoni's Team Blasts Blake Lively amid $400 Million Lawsuit: 'We Have Received Death Threats'
Justin Baldoni's team of publicists tell PEOPLE in a statement that they've 'received death threats, abhorrent abuse and vile ...
These L.A. Homeowners Installed Private Fire Hydrants. Here’s How They Fared.
Our reporter caught up with a number of people who had prepared for wildfires with built-in systems. “I’m sleeping with one ...
VERIFYING claims about inmates who fight wildfires in California
How much do incarcerated firefighters in California make? Will they be able to get firefighting jobs upon release? Here’s ...