No, states are not required to follow White House order to fly flags at half-staff in memory of former President Jimmy Carter ...

A FEMA disaster relief program is offering wildfire victims one-time payments of $770 for essentials, but it’s not the only federal aid available.

Contrary to online claims, looting, which is defined as burglary or theft that occurs during a disaster, has been a crime in ...

New York City lacks forest fire-certified personnel, but offered other aid to California, according to New York City Mayor Eric Adams.

Fire trucks traveling from Oregon and other states to help fight the California wildfires were stopped for routine 15-minute ...

The Los Angeles Fire Department’s budget was cut by nearly $17.6 million this fiscal year. That’s a roughly 2% decrease from ...

Yes, the Los Angeles County Fire Department donated surplus equipment to Ukraine in March 2022. On March 17, 2022, the Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACFD) announced it was donating “surplus” ...

Posts falsely claim “60 Minutes” warned Facebook would begin using people’s data unless a message is shared. No chain message can stop Facebook from using your data.

Ariane Datil looks into claims that some of the trucks were turned away or delayed due to emissions inspections.

Firefighters were experiencing water shortages from hydrants because L.A.'s tanks couldn't be refilled as fast as water was ...

Ocean water can be used in extreme cases to fight wildfires, but freshwater is preferred due to equipment corrosion, soil damage, and logistical challenges.

A new federal rule sets updated energy efficiency standards for tankless gas water heaters by 2029 — but it doesn’t ban them.