Search for contractor still underway, say police
Police will interview the contractor behind the development of buildings near the site of the gas pipeline fire in Putra ...
Time Out8d
These parts of L.A. are now considered a very high fire hazard, according to a new map
Roughly every decade, CalFire releases a new map that outlines exactly which areas of California are within fire hazard zones ... 200 feet of any structures or buildings, and within 10 feet ...
Hundreds trapped under rubble of collapsed buildings as Myanmar earthquake death toll passes 1,600
A rescue team in Mandalay, the city closest to the earthquake's epicentre, tells the BBC they "are digging people out with ...
Southern California fire danger zones increase 76% in new maps
The number in the highest tier, the “very high fire hazard severity zone,” increased by 26% in the region, meaning that more residents will have to remove flammable plants and materials around ...
Los Angeles Times6d
California suspends environmental laws to speed rebuilding of utilities after L.A. fires
Newsom’s executive order eliminates requirements to comply with CEQA and the California Coastal Act for utilities rebuilding infrastructure in L.A. fire areas. While aimed at speeding up fire ...
Williamsport Sun-Gazette3d
Firefighters from around the region espouse the use of drones in emergency responses and security detail
Volunteer firefighters respond to various emergencies including search and rescue situations, law enforcement incidents, as well as burning buildings and wildfires. In recent years, they’ve found the ...