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Plaskett Fire breaks out in Big Sur, Calif. as crews continue to battle Timber Fire - ABC7 Bay Area
Aug 26, 2026 | 16:21 pm
Plaskett Fire breaks out in Big Sur, Calif. as crews continue to battle Timber Fire ABC7 Bay Area
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Triple-Digit Heat, Gusty Winds Hit Southern California - LAmag
Aug 26, 2026 | 07:27 am
Triple-Digit Heat, Gusty Winds Hit Southern California LAmag
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California shouldn’t limit wildfire liability for public utilities like PG&E - San Francisco Chronicle
Aug 26, 2026 | 04:04 am
California shouldn’t limit wildfire liability for public utilities like PG&E San Francisco Chronicle
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Evacuation orders and warnings issued for Wood Fire near Perris - NBC Los Angeles
Aug 25, 2026 | 14:07 pm
Evacuation orders and warnings issued for Wood Fire near Perris NBC Los Angeles
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Fire destroys beloved businesses in heart of historic Southern California district - KTLA
Aug 25, 2026 | 13:12 pm
Fire destroys beloved businesses in heart of historic Southern California district KTLA
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Could SoCal Edison, Facing a Damaging Report and Looming Trial, Settle Eaton Fire Claims? - Law.com
Aug 25, 2026 | 12:45 pm
Could SoCal Edison, Facing a Damaging Report and Looming Trial, Settle Eaton Fire Claims? Law.com
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Extreme heat hits Southern California through Friday - FOX 11 Los Angeles
Aug 25, 2026 | 07:07 am
Extreme heat hits Southern California through Friday FOX 11 Los Angeles
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Fire risk climbs as dangerous heat wave peaks across Southern California - KTLA
Aug 25, 2026 | 05:26 am
Fire risk climbs as dangerous heat wave peaks across Southern California KTLA
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What's in California's Zone Zero fire safety rules — and what they mean for SoCal residents - LAist
Aug 24, 2026 | 13:00 pm
What's in California's Zone Zero fire safety rules — and what they mean for SoCal residents LAist
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Highway 1 near Big Sur reopens as Timber Fire threatens more homes, businesses - San Francisco Chronicle
Aug 23, 2026 | 15:42 pm
Highway 1 near Big Sur reopens as Timber Fire threatens more homes, businesses San Francisco Chronicle
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Fire crews battle brush fire in San Diego - cbs8.com
Aug 16, 2026 | 00:00 am
Fire crews battle brush fire in San Diego cbs8.com
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Newsom makes last-minute push to help California utilities facing wildfire bills - CalMatters
Aug 12, 2026 | 00:00 am
Newsom makes last-minute push to help California utilities facing wildfire bills CalMatters
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Southern California fire official reflects on helping Spokane, Washington, respond to devastating fires - WVIA Public Media
Aug 11, 2026 | 09:10 am
Southern California fire official reflects on helping Spokane, Washington, respond to devastating fires WVIA Public Media
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Southern California fire official reflects on helping Spokane, Washington, respond to devastating fires - 90.5 WESA
Aug 11, 2026 | 00:00 am
Southern California fire official reflects on helping Spokane, Washington, respond to devastating fires 90.5 WESA
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Southern California fire official reflects on helping Spokane, Washington, respond to devastating fires - WBUR
Aug 11, 2026 | 00:00 am
Southern California fire official reflects on helping Spokane, Washington, respond to devastating fires WBUR
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Wildfires erupt across Southern California amid scorching heat - KTLA
Aug 9, 2026 | 00:00 am
Wildfires erupt across Southern California amid scorching heat KTLA
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Opinion | California's catch-22: Who should pay when utilities' power lines cause wildfires? - CalMatters
Aug 6, 2026 | 00:00 am
Opinion | California's catch-22: Who should pay when utilities' power lines cause wildfires? CalMatters
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Cause determined in the deadly 2025 Eaton Fire in Southern California: Officials - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
Aug 5, 2026 | 00:00 am
Cause determined in the deadly 2025 Eaton Fire in Southern California: Officials ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
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Southern California Edison equipment blamed for 2025 Eaton Fire in Los Angeles County - KCRA
Aug 4, 2026 | 00:00 am
Southern California Edison equipment blamed for 2025 Eaton Fire in Los Angeles County KCRA
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Southern California Edison equipment blamed for 2025 Eaton fire in Los Angeles - PBS
Aug 4, 2026 | 00:00 am
Southern California Edison equipment blamed for 2025 Eaton fire in Los Angeles PBS
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Governor Newsom invites President Trump to deliver overdue wildfire recovery funding during Los Angeles visit - California State Portal | CA.gov
Aug 4, 2026 | 00:00 am
Governor Newsom invites President Trump to deliver overdue wildfire recovery funding during Los Angeles visit California State Portal | CA.gov
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Utility's idle transmission tower caused 2025 Eaton fire that killed 19, Los Angeles officials say - AP News
Aug 4, 2026 | 00:00 am
Utility's idle transmission tower caused 2025 Eaton fire that killed 19, Los Angeles officials say AP News
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KCFD sends 90-plus personnel to assist in battling fires in SoCal and Northwest - KBAK
Aug 3, 2026 | 00:00 am
KCFD sends 90-plus personnel to assist in battling fires in SoCal and Northwest KBAK
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Southern California sends resources to fight fast-moving wildfires in Washington - NBC Los Angeles
Aug 2, 2026 | 00:00 am
Southern California sends resources to fight fast-moving wildfires in Washington NBC Los Angeles
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Firefighters halt growth of Feliz Fire outside Hopland in Mendocino County - The Press Democrat
Aug 1, 2026 | 00:00 am
Firefighters halt growth of Feliz Fire outside Hopland in Mendocino County The Press Democrat
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2026 California Fire Season - August update - kmph.com
Aug 1, 2026 | 00:00 am
2026 California Fire Season - August update kmph.com
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Fire crews battle brush fire in San Diego - cbs8.com
Jul 31, 2026 | 00:00 am
Fire crews battle brush fire in San Diego cbs8.com
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California's quiet fire summer is about to meet a brutal heat wave - CalMatters
Jul 29, 2026 | 00:00 am
California's quiet fire summer is about to meet a brutal heat wave CalMatters
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California has dodged a bad wildfire season so far. That could change soon - San Francisco Chronicle
Jul 29, 2026 | 00:00 am
California has dodged a bad wildfire season so far. That could change soon San Francisco Chronicle
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2026 California wildfire guide | How to prepare for and track fires across the state - KCRA
Jul 27, 2026 | 00:00 am
2026 California wildfire guide | How to prepare for and track fires across the state KCRA
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California Moves Firefighting Resources Into Place Ahead of Increased Wildfire Risk - Cal OES News (.gov)
Jul 24, 2026 | 00:00 am
California Moves Firefighting Resources Into Place Ahead of Increased Wildfire Risk Cal OES News (.gov)
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California Weather Shift Brings With It a Risk of Unhealthy Heat and Wildfires - The New York Times
Jul 15, 2026 | 00:00 am
California Weather Shift Brings With It a Risk of Unhealthy Heat and Wildfires The New York Times
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Opinion | California is making progress on fire prevention. Federal retreat, shaky funding put it at risk - CalMatters
Jul 15, 2026 | 00:00 am
Opinion | California is making progress on fire prevention. Federal retreat, shaky funding put it at risk CalMatters
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As California heads into a hotter, drier season, Governor Newsom launches One Less Spark wildfire prevention campaign | Cal OES News - Cal OES News (.gov)
Jul 15, 2026 | 00:00 am
As California heads into a hotter, drier season, Governor Newsom launches One Less Spark wildfire prevention campaign | Cal OES News Cal OES News (.gov)
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Triple-digit heat, humidity and chance of thunderstorms raise fire concerns across Southern California - ABC7 Los Angeles
Jul 13, 2026 | 00:00 am
Triple-digit heat, humidity and chance of thunderstorms raise fire concerns across Southern California ABC7 Los Angeles
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Summit fire's progress stalls at 2,690 acres amid SoCal heat wave, looming monsoon conditions - Los Angeles Times
Jul 12, 2026 | 00:00 am
Summit fire's progress stalls at 2,690 acres amid SoCal heat wave, looming monsoon conditions Los Angeles Times
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Summit Fire in northern Los Angeles County grows to 2,600+ acres - KTLA
Jul 11, 2026 | 00:00 am
Summit Fire in northern Los Angeles County grows to 2,600+ acres KTLA
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California’s wildfire defense blasts off: Governor Newsom launches “FireSat” wildfire-detection satellites to spot blazes from space - California State Portal | CA.gov
Jul 7, 2026 | 00:00 am
California’s wildfire defense blasts off: Governor Newsom launches “FireSat” wildfire-detection satellites to spot blazes from space California State Portal | CA.gov
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Governor Newsom announces deployment of California firefighters and equipment to Colorado, as sister state battles wildfires - California State Portal | CA.gov
Jul 4, 2026 | 00:00 am
Governor Newsom announces deployment of California firefighters and equipment to Colorado, as sister state battles wildfires California State Portal | CA.gov
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Why This Could Be an Unpredictable Year for Fires in California - KQED
Jul 2, 2026 | 00:00 am
Why This Could Be an Unpredictable Year for Fires in California KQED
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Video Wildfires burn across Southern California - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
Jun 16, 2026 | 00:00 am
Video Wildfires burn across Southern California ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
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NorCal braces for dry, dangerous fire season as SoCal faces typical conditions - Los Angeles Times
Jun 13, 2026 | 00:00 am
NorCal braces for dry, dangerous fire season as SoCal faces typical conditions Los Angeles Times
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Fire officials say SoCal’s wildfire season isn't seasonal - Spectrum News
Jun 12, 2026 | 00:00 am
Fire officials say SoCal’s wildfire season isn't seasonal Spectrum News
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Governor Newsom fast-tracks 400 wildfire prevention projects, expands prescribed fire, and unveils draft five-year action plan - California State Portal | CA.gov
Jun 5, 2026 | 00:00 am
Governor Newsom fast-tracks 400 wildfire prevention projects, expands prescribed fire, and unveils draft five-year action plan California State Portal | CA.gov
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California’s Wildfire Season Is Off to an Early Start. What’s Next? - The New York Times
Jun 4, 2026 | 00:00 am
California’s Wildfire Season Is Off to an Early Start. What’s Next? The New York Times
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California Wildfires: CAL FIRE urging Bay Area residents to create defensible space as wildfire season begins - ABC7 Bay Area
May 30, 2026 | 00:00 am
California Wildfires: CAL FIRE urging Bay Area residents to create defensible space as wildfire season begins ABC7 Bay Area
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4 Southern California wildfires that burned nearly 23,000 acres nearing full containment - CBS News
May 25, 2026 | 00:00 am
4 Southern California wildfires that burned nearly 23,000 acres nearing full containment CBS News
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Sandy Fire evacuation orders lifted as containment reaches 71% - CBS News
May 23, 2026 | 00:00 am
Sandy Fire evacuation orders lifted as containment reaches 71% CBS News
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California is stepping up by deploying more than 2,800 personnel and equipment to fight wildfires in the state - California State Portal | CA.gov
May 22, 2026 | 00:00 am
California is stepping up by deploying more than 2,800 personnel and equipment to fight wildfires in the state California State Portal | CA.gov
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Firefighters make progress on wildfires burning across Southern California - KTLA
May 22, 2026 | 00:00 am
Firefighters make progress on wildfires burning across Southern California KTLA
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More than 17,000 under evacuation orders as Southern California wildfire threatens homes - AP News
May 20, 2026 | 00:00 am
More than 17,000 under evacuation orders as Southern California wildfire threatens homes AP News
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Sandy Fire: Thousands under evacuation orders as wildfire spreads across southern California - EL PAÍS English
May 20, 2026 | 00:00 am
Sandy Fire: Thousands under evacuation orders as wildfire spreads across southern California EL PAÍS English
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Fires ring Southern California and it’s only May. What’s going on? - Los Angeles Times
May 20, 2026 | 00:00 am
Fires ring Southern California and it’s only May. What’s going on? Los Angeles Times
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Southern California fires: Air quality concerns rise as smoke from Sandy, Bain, Verona and Santa Rosa Island fires spreads - ABC7 Los Angeles
May 20, 2026 | 00:00 am
Southern California fires: Air quality concerns rise as smoke from Sandy, Bain, Verona and Santa Rosa Island fires spreads ABC7 Los Angeles
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Map: Where wildfires are burning in Southern California - NBC Los Angeles
May 20, 2026 | 00:00 am
Map: Where wildfires are burning in Southern California NBC Los Angeles
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Southern California's Sandy Fire in Simi Valley burns nearly 1,700 acres with 5% containment - CBS News
May 19, 2026 | 00:00 am
Southern California's Sandy Fire in Simi Valley burns nearly 1,700 acres with 5% containment CBS News
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Wildfire Crews Race to Keep Fierce California Blaze From Former Nuclear Reactor Site - Inside Climate News
May 19, 2026 | 00:00 am
Wildfire Crews Race to Keep Fierce California Blaze From Former Nuclear Reactor Site Inside Climate News
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All the wildfires burning in Southern California right now: Here’s what to know - KTLA
May 19, 2026 | 00:00 am
All the wildfires burning in Southern California right now: Here’s what to know KTLA
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Thousands under evacuation orders in southern California as wildfire threatens homes - The Guardian
May 19, 2026 | 00:00 am
Thousands under evacuation orders in southern California as wildfire threatens homes The Guardian
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Simi Valley fire swells to 1,300 acres as it may reach LA County - NBC Los Angeles
May 18, 2026 | 00:00 am
Simi Valley fire swells to 1,300 acres as it may reach LA County NBC Los Angeles
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Fast-growing southern California brush fire prompts evacuation orders - The Guardian
May 18, 2026 | 00:00 am
Fast-growing southern California brush fire prompts evacuation orders The Guardian
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Video: Southern California Fire Forces More Than 29,000 to Evacuate - The New York Times
May 18, 2026 | 00:00 am
Video: Southern California Fire Forces More Than 29,000 to Evacuate The New York Times
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Sandy Fire update: Thousands ordered to evacuate as Southern California wildfire threatens homes - ABC30 Fresno
May 18, 2026 | 00:00 am
Sandy Fire update: Thousands ordered to evacuate as Southern California wildfire threatens homes ABC30 Fresno
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California now faces a ‘fire year.’ How is the state preparing? - capradio.org
May 14, 2026 | 00:00 am
California now faces a ‘fire year.’ How is the state preparing? capradio.org
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Wildfire Map Spotlight: Springs Fire, Southern California - IQAir
Apr 9, 2026 | 00:00 am
Wildfire Map Spotlight: Springs Fire, Southern California IQAir
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'We can lose everything': Springs Fire creeps towards homes in Southern California - NBC News
Apr 4, 2026 | 00:00 am
'We can lose everything': Springs Fire creeps towards homes in Southern California NBC News
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Southern California wildfire mostly contained as officials lift many evacuation orders - NBC News
Apr 3, 2026 | 00:00 am
Southern California wildfire mostly contained as officials lift many evacuation orders NBC News
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Crews battle fast-growing wildfire in windy Southern California that's forced some to evacuate - AP News
Apr 3, 2026 | 00:00 am
Crews battle fast-growing wildfire in windy Southern California that's forced some to evacuate AP News
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Evacuations ordered as two wildfires break out in southern California - The Guardian
Apr 3, 2026 | 00:00 am
Evacuations ordered as two wildfires break out in southern California The Guardian
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California announces 300 wildfire projects fast-tracked in 300 days - California State Portal | CA.gov
Mar 20, 2026 | 00:00 am
California announces 300 wildfire projects fast-tracked in 300 days California State Portal | CA.gov
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Opinion | Here’s how we can stop LA firestorms from happening again - CalMatters
Jan 13, 2026 | 00:00 am
Opinion | Here’s how we can stop LA firestorms from happening again CalMatters
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Many L.A. fire survivors face insurance delays and can’t return home a year later - CalMatters
Jan 7, 2026 | 00:00 am
Many L.A. fire survivors face insurance delays and can’t return home a year later CalMatters
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A Year After the LA Fires: Pacific Palisades and Altadena Communities Recover - Cal OES News (.gov)
Jan 7, 2026 | 00:00 am
A Year After the LA Fires: Pacific Palisades and Altadena Communities Recover Cal OES News (.gov)
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Southern California fires: One year later - CalMatters
Jan 7, 2026 | 00:00 am
Southern California fires: One year later CalMatters
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One year after LA fires: California deploys firefighting resources and advanced technology, accelerates prevention efforts - California State Portal | CA.gov
Jan 6, 2026 | 00:00 am
One year after LA fires: California deploys firefighting resources and advanced technology, accelerates prevention efforts California State Portal | CA.gov
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