California wildfire victims may receive a one-time $770 payment. Here's how to qualify

Extreme weather like California wildfires has increased homeowners’ insurance costs. Now we know how much extra they’re paying.

A new Treasury Department analysis looks at how climate-related disasters affected 246 million insurance policies.

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L.A. Wildfire Victims Need Cash More Than Used Clothes: How to Help

After natural disasters, relief organizations are overwhelmed by clothing donations. Aid groups in Southern California say money is more helpful.

The New York Times - 5h

'Will I receive an IRS stimulus check?' Answers to top questions on the $1,400 automatic payments

The IRS plans to send 1 million Americans stimulus payments of up to $1,400 this month. Here's who qualifies.

CNBC - 9h

'Will I receive an IRS stimulus check?' Answers to top questions on the $1,400 automatic payments

As tax filing season starts, 1 million taxpayers are already set to receive automatic payments from the IRS.

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Here’s how much lumber Southern California will need to rebuild after the wildfires

The Palisades, Eaton and Hurst wildfires in Southern California have destroyed more than 12,000 structures, raising the likelihood of a spike in demand for lumber in the months and years ahead.

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Here's the science behind the Los Angeles wildfires

Epic events like the Southern California wildfires do not have a singular cause.

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How hydroclimate whiplash contributed to the severity of California wildfires

Hydroclimate whiplash -- the rapid shift between wet and dry conditions -- likely contributed to the severity of the wildfires in Southern California, experts say.

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Maps: See how large the California wildfires are

Multiple major wildfires, including the Palisades Fire and Eaton Fire, are leaving a trail of destruction and death in the Los Angeles area.

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Tax breaks are becoming more generous for natural-disaster victims — just in time for Los Angeles wildfire victims, experts say

A longtime effort to make tax breaks more generous for victims of natural disasters is finally coming to fruition just as wildfire victims are staring at billions of dollars of devastation around ...

MarketWatch - 2d

30 million people could qualify to use IRS free Direct File program. Here's who is eligible

The IRS free Direct File program opens on Jan. 27 for taxpayers in 25 states. Here's who qualifies for the 2025 tax season.

CNBC - 3d

What we know about the victims killed in the California wildfires

At least two of the people killed in the Southern California wildfires tried to protect the homes where they raised families and lived for decades, while another stayed behind with his son who had ...

NBC News - 3d

California wildfire victims return home to find only smoldering remains

Many California wildfire victims are unable to return to what's left of their homes, but those who have made it back often only find smoldering remains. CBS News' Elise Preston discovered a ...

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Here's how to help wildfire victims as California blazes explode in size

Strong Santa Ana winds are fueling multiple wildfires across Southern California, forcing thousands of residents to flee from their homes.

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How California residents are stepping up to help fire victims

As wildfires in the Los Angeles area continued to burn on Saturday, some people and businesses lent a helping hand to displaced residents. CBS News Los Angeles' Dillon Thomas reports.

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California communities step up to help fire victims

As fire victims in Southern California discover how much they've lost, communities are stepping up to help them. Elise Preston reports on the relief efforts.

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How to help victims of the Los Angeles wildfires and avoid scams

Wildfires have decimated more than 37,000 acres of the Los Angeles metropolitan area over the last several days, charring more than 12,000 structures, displacing over 150,000 residents and leaving ...

NBC News - 4d

Congress braces for California wildfire fallout

House lawmakers are bracing for what could be a contentious battle over emergency spending in the wake of the wildfires that are tearing through Southern California — an unprecedented disaster ...

The Hill - 5d

Do you still have to pay your mortgage if your house burns down? Some multimillion-dollar homes may not qualify for disaster relief.

The multimillion-dollar homes burning in the L.A. wildfires may not qualify for mortgage relief.

MarketWatch - 5d

Here's why you shouldn't fly drones over Southern California's wildfire-ravaged areas

If a drone is in the air, then all firefighting aerial operations shut down. That's just one of the many warnings officials hope people take to heart.

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How federal agencies are responding to the Southern California wildfires

With the Los Angeles-area wildfires expected to be one of the most expensive disasters in California history, Margaret Brennan examines how the federal government is offering to help.

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Where California wildfire victims can find food, housing and other resources

If you have been impacted by the Palisades, Eaton and Hurst fires, here is the emergency assistance available to you right now.

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As wildfires ravage L.A., here's a look at worst fires in California's history

Early estimates show that the total damage and economic loss due to the Los Angeles wildfires could be between $60 billion and $130 billion.

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Maps show how dry the Southern California is, as L.A. wildfires burn

Dry vegetation helped fuel fires that spread through the Los Angeles area in early January 2025.

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How California wildfires are hitting the state’s housing market

Insurance companies have refused to renew policies for hundreds of thousands of homes in recent years

Financial Times - 6d

How Watch Duty Keeps Up With the California Wildfires

While the destructive Los Angeles fires rage, all eyes have turned to the app that lets you track them. WIRED spoke with Watch Duty founder John Mills about how the platform has met the moment.

Wired - 6d

How to help Southern California wildfire victims

Nearly 180,000 people have been forced from their homes by the devastating wildfires burning in Southern California. They include Dale Fielder, who is sheltering at the Pasadena Convention Center ...

CBS News - 6d

See how large the California wildfires are

See how large the wildfires have become. The Palisades Fire is already larger than the land size of Providence, Rhode Island.

NBC News - Jan. 9

MAGA Is Blaming DEI for the California Wildfires

Rather than months without rain or the effects of climate change, figures like Elon Musk and Donald Trump Jr. are pointing to a familiar scapegoat as entire neighborhoods burn.

Wired - Jan. 9

California wildfire victims face uncertain future: "It looks like a war zone"

While many who evacuated from the fires in California don't know if their homes survived, others found a way back — only to see that there was nothing left. For those who found their house was ...

CBS News - Jan. 9

How to help victims of Southern California wildfires

Nonprofit groups are working to distribute essential supplies to those impacted.

CBS News - Jan. 8

How weather is impacting the spread of the Southern California wildfires

Powerful Santa Ana winds, coupled with bone-dry conditions, created the perfect conditions for the wildfires that have scorched Los Angeles County this week. Downtown L.A. has received just over a ...

CBS News - Jan. 8

WATCH: Wildfire scientist on cause of Southern California wildfires

Wildfire scientist and fire ecologist Chad Hanson discusses the factors that led to the historic and devastating Southern California wildfires and how climate change played a role.

ABC News - Jan. 8

How to help victims of LA wildfires

The Red Cross Cross and Salvation Army are already mobilizing to help victims.

The Hill - Jan. 8

How bad is the California wildfire smoke for health?

Tens of thousands of people are evacuating Los Angeles as wildfires blaze across the region, emitting dangerous smoke. Here's how it impacts health.

CBS News - Jan. 8

How California residents can prepare for wildfire evacuations and what to do if you're trapped

Tens of thousands of Southern Californians were ordered to evacuate their homes after out-of-control wildfires engulfed several parts of the Los Angeles area.

NBC News - Jan. 8

Wildfires in Southern California

Plus, we explain why Facebook is getting rid of fact-checking.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

‘How long can I stay?’ Families tell of last-minute escape from California wildfire

By the time Jon Oei’'s family drove toward the ocean, it was dark and the power was out: ‘There were no lights, and everything was on fire’. Live coverage: Pacific Palisades fire doubles in ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

Dangerous winds fueling California wildfires

NBC News' Chase Cain reports on the heavy smoke seen over Pacific Palisades, Calif., while meteorologist Bill Karins details the path of the strong winds.

NBC News - Jan. 7

Chick-fil-A's waffle fries may taste different: Here's why

The chain says it has been testing "a slight adjustment" to its waffle fries for roughly a year.

The Hill - Jan. 5

California wildfire victims may receive a one-time $770 payment. Here's how to qualify

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