LEST anyone doubt the speed with which a brush fire can strike, consider how rapidly flames engulfed Mati, a seaside resort near Athens, on July 23rd. Less than 90 minutes after fire was reported ...

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Many fire-affected homeowners are now rebuilding under Los Angeles County’s Like-for-Like Rebuild Program, which allows a modest increase in square footage and minor floor plan changes without ...