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Disabled People Struggle to Evacuate From Wildfires
In Northern California, a region troubled by fire, many people with disabilities live in rural areas that lack the resources to support them during disasters.
When Living in California Means Fearing the Outdoors
When air quality gets bad from wildfires, people are left clinging to their air purifiers.
Citing Risk of Wildfires, Utility Plans to Cut Off Power to 50,000 in California
Pacific Gas and Electric said power would begin to be shut off Wednesday evening and might return Friday night.
PG&E Plans to Cut Off Power to 50,000 in California
Pacific Gas and Electric said power would begin to be shut off Wednesday evening and might return Friday night.
Wildfires May Pose Drinking Water Safety Issues
Experts are warning that existing water safety rules are not suitable to a world where wildfires destroy more residential areas than in the past.
After Wildfires Stop Burning, a Danger in the Drinking Water
Experts are warning that existing water safety rules are not suitable to a world where wildfires destroy more residential areas than in the past.
California, the Most Calamitous Place on Earth
Drought, flood, wildfire, mudslide, earthquake — it’s a hell of a way to run through the seasons.
As Wildfires Burn Out of Control, the West Coast Faces the Unimaginable
Firefighters across California and Oregon are bracing for stronger winds that could partly clear the air — but also fan the flames of uncontrolled blazes.
As Fires Disrupt Schools, ‘the Pandemic Has Actually Helped’
After wildfires consumed an entire town, students and teachers who had planned for remote classes found some comfort in staying connected amid the chaos.
Judge Expected to Approve PG&E Plan to Resolve Bankruptcy
A federal judge could decide on Friday that the California utility can put itself back together in time to take part in a crucial wildfire liability fund.
PG&E Ordered to Pay $3.5 Million Fine for Causing Deadly Fire
A judge approved a plea agreement between the California utility and a prosecutor after hearing from people whose lost loved ones were killed in the Camp Fire.
PG&E Pleads Guilty in 84 Deaths Caused by Camp Fire
The California utility agreed to pay a nearly $2 billion fine for causing the blaze, which killed dozens and destroyed the town of Paradise.
PG&E to Plead Guilty in 84 Deaths Caused by Camp Fire
The California utility has agreed to pay a nearly $2 billion fine for causing the blaze, which killed dozens and destroyed the town of Paradise.
PG&E Will Plead Guilty to Involuntary Manslaughter in Camp Fire
The California utility faced felony charges in connection with a 2018 wildfire that killed more than 80 people.