FDNY chiefs tour LA wildfire devastation to learn lessons for fighting NYC blazes
It was dramatic … overwhelming,” FDNY Chief of Department John Esposito told the Daily News, recalling the miles of scorched ...
L.A. fire areas finally get rain — but also flood watch, fears of mudslides
After a significant downpour that ended an extended dry spell — and with more rain anticipated — Los Angeles County residents were urged Sunday to prepare for potential flooding, mudslides and debris ...
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Rain helps California firefighters but creates risk of toxic runoff
After weeks of windy and dry weather, rain has fallen in parched Southern California and is expected to aid firefighters who are mopping up multiple wildfires. But potentially heavy down ...
A Path Forward: As Los Angeles burns, attacks and blame spread
Some behaviors, like yawning and scratching, are socially contagious. If one person does it, others are likely to follow suit. Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have ...