New Cal Fire maps could mean changes for local homeowners; here's what to know

State officials recently added tens of thousands of acres to wildfire hazard zones in and around Ventura County cities. Here's what to know.
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Satellite imagery reveals scope of Mountain Fire devastation in California

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. – Satellite imagery of a large fire burning outside of Los Angeles shows dozens of homes that were destroyed as Santa Ana winds helped drive the flames of the Mountain Fire.
Los Angeles Times

‘Now there is nothing for us’: Towns disappear when wildfire survivors can’t rebuild

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Only 5% of homes destroyed in Berry Creek’s 2020 North Complex fire have been rebuilt, the lowest recovery rate of ...
USA Today

Pack Fire consumes thousands of acres, triggers evacuations. See map.

The Pack Fire in California continues to set thousands of acres ablaze, and homes in the area are under evacuation orders due to an "immediate threat to life", according to Cal Fire. The Pack Fire, ...
Los Angeles Times

22,500 homes lost. Over five years later, only 38% rebuilt: What California fire survivors face

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. More homes have been lost to wildfire in the last eight years than in any other period in California history. The ...
The Washington Post

How Indigenous practices can help protect forests

Warning: This graphic requires JavaScript. Please enable JavaScript for the best experience. As wildfires intensify and pose a growing risk in the American West ...