Los Angeles wildfires exacerbate the region's housing crisis

The wildfires have destroyed more than 12,000 structures, and a Southern California housing shortage that was already serious has been made even more dire.

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Wildfires add strain to Southern California's housing crisis

As firefighters continue their progress containing the Los Angeles wildfires, a new crisis is emerging: Southern California's housing shortage. As Tom Hanson reports, it was already serious. Now, ...
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Los Angeles Needs to Fireproof Communities, Not Just Houses

After the devastation of the Los Angeles fires, officials are ready to rebuild. But defending against future fires requires thinking about more than buildings.
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Wildfires force Los Angeles app developer to use his own technology to navigate crisis

The GOES Health app was developed to help travelers in remote areas, but it's increasingly become a tool for people in areas hit by climate disasters.
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'A miracle.' James Woods posts on X that his house survived Los Angeles wildfires

Actor James Woods says his house in Pacific Palisades has survived the Los Angeles wildfires that had devastated much of his neighborhood
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Thursday Briefing: Los Angeles Battles Deadly Wildfires

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Los Angeles Wildfires Will Make a Serious Housing Shortage Worse

With so many people displaced and looking for rentals, the region’s housing options could grow even scarcer and more expensive.
The New York Times - Jan. 10
Los Angeles wildfires disrupt television, entertainment industry

Jimmy Kimmel Live and other TV productions went dark Wednesday as fires spread. It's unclear when they'll resume.
CBS News - Jan. 8
Los Angeles fire official on multiple wildfires burning

Capt. Sheila Kelliher of the Los Angeles County Fire Department joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the latest in battling multiple wildfires in the area.
CBS News - Jan. 8
Evacuee describes Los Angeles wildfires

Sue Kohl, an evacuee of the Palisades Fire, joined CBS News Los Angeles to describe the fire and what she saw as she escaped for safety.
CBS News - Jan. 8

Los Angeles wildfires exacerbate the region's housing crisis

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