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There's a Big Reason Why Southern California Hasn't Seen Large Wildfires Yet This Summer
So far, California has been spared the large wildfires that ravaged the state in 2018, a year that included the largest, most destructive and deadliest wildfires on record in the Golden State. Soil moisture is one of the major reasons why.
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A Fire-Resistant Home? Here are Materials That Should be Used for Homes in the Fire Zone
A man built his vacation home in the fire zone, and when the Thomas Fire blazed through, it reached his property. But it didn’t burn it down. He says it’s due to his fire-resistant design and materials, and officials are saying it’s the way to go.
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Fire Survivors Should Use Fire-Resistant Materials When Rebuilding, Experts Say
Survivors rebuilding homes consumed in California wildfires should be opting for fire resistant materials. Randy Mac reports for the NBC4 News at 6, March 22, 2019.
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Arcing Power Lines Blamed for Sparking California's Deadly Thomas Fire
High winds pushing power lines sparked 2017’s deadly Thomas Fire, California’s second largest wildfire, officials said Wednesday.
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Sen. Kamala Harris Invites California Wildfire Victim, Furloughed Worker to State of the Union
U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris has invited Trisha Pesiri-Dybvik, an air traffic control specialist who lost her home in the 2017 Thomas Fire and who was furloughed throughout the 35-day long government shutdown, to be her guest at Tuesday’s State of the Union address.
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PM Forecast – Rain Hitting SoCal Through Thursday
Heavy rainfall hit LA Tuesday. David Biggar has your First Alert Forecast on NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Jan. 15, 2019.
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SoCal Edison Targeted in Woolsey Fire Lawsuit
A group of 170 homeowners and businesses have filed lawsuits in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties blaming SoCal Edison for the Woolsey Fire. Lolita Lopez reports for NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Dec. 18, 2018.
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Wildfire Victims Pick Up Pieces After Destruction
Homeowners affected by the Woolsey Fire are still picking up the pieces and many facing a long road ahead. Randy Mac reports for the NBC4 News on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018.
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Thomas Fire Victim Warns Woolsey Fire Victims About Valley Fever After Nearly Losing Son
As victims of the Woolsey Fire return home to find rubble, one Thomas Fire survivor is warning new fire victims about valley fever.
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Thomas Fire Victim Warns Woolsey Victims About Dangers of Valley Fever
A survivor of the Thomas Fire has a warning for fire victims returning home from the Woolsey Fire. Colleen Williams reports for NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Nov. 21, 2018.
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Destroyed Properties Must Go Under Inspection
Homes that were destroyed during the fires must be inspected first before damage clean-up can begin. Lolita Lopez reports for NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Nov. 16, 2018.
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Homes Burn in Thousand Oaks Neighborhood
Firefighters faced difficult conditions as strong overnight winds fanned flames that burned homes in a Thousand Oaks neighborhood on Whiteside Place. John Cadiz Klemack reports for Today in LA on Friday Nov. 9, 2018.
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Fireman on Paternity Leave Steps in to Help
A fireman was on paternity leave when the Ventura fire occurred; he still went out to help. Kathy Vara reports for NBC4 News Los Angeles at 4 p.m. on Oct.12, 2018.
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‘Heart-Rending to Witness': Photos From Space Station Show California's Largest Fire
Plumes of smoke from the largest wildfire on record in California were captured in dramatic photos from crew members aboard the International Space Station, providing a haunting view of the devastation from about 240 miles above Earth.
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Map: Where Wildfires Are Burning in California
Sixteen large wildfires were burning in California as of Friday Aug. 3, scorching more than 410,000 acres and destroying or damaging more than 1,800 structures.
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Firefighters Face Unrelenting Heat in Riverside County Wildfire Battle
Southern California firefighters face another day of intense heat as they try to protect homes and contain a suspected arson wildfire that forced evacuations in mountain communities and burned five homes in Riverside County.
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Gov. Brown Declares State of Emergency in Suspected Arson Fire in Riverside County
A fast-moving wildfire — believed to have been sparked by arson — tore through trees, burned five homes and forced evacuation orders for an entire forest town as California sweltered under a heat wave and battled ferocious fires at both ends of the state.
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Part of Yosemite National Park Will Close for Days Due to Wildfire
A section of Yosemite National Park will be closed for several days at the height of summer tourist season as crews try to stop a stubborn and growing wildfire from spreading, authorities in Northern California announced Tuesday.
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City of Ventura Adds Legal Challenge to Southern California Edison Over Thomas Fire
The city of Ventura is suing Southern California Edison, alleging the utility’s power lines sparked the state’s biggest fire, destroying more than 1,000 structures, claiming several lives, and causing millions of dollars in damages.
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Chiefs Warn Wildfire Season Shaping Up to Be as Bad as Last Year
Not as much new wild grass growth to dry out this year, but the region’s fire chiefs say they see no end to the trend of larger wildfires during extreme weather conditions. But fire agencies are adding resources and tools, including a computer program for predicting fire behavior and growth in real time.