"The first 10 days, you're devastated," Redick said. "You're in shock and you're just trying to function in some ways."

LA fire chief admits Palisades Fire analysis was edited to protect department leadership from criticism in devastating California wildfire, report says.

An official report on Los Angeles’ response to last year’s wildfires was edited to “soften” criticism of the fire department’s response, a top official said Tuesday — as questions swirled over Mayor Karen Bass’ role in the changes.

Rebuilding is slowly underway following the deadly Los Angeles County wildfires in January 2025, but many families still face delays with permits and insurance as health and economic impacts come into focus.

The Palisades and Eaton fires killed 31 people and destroyed about 13,000 homes and other residential properties.

One year after the devastating LA wildfires destroyed Pacific Palisades homes, only 25 to 30% of residents plan to rebuild as families face costly insurance battles.

Numbers, photos, and a new survey show what LA residents are experiencing one year after the devastating fires.

As the one-year anniversary of the deadly Palisades Fire approaches, newly appointed Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Jaime Moore is acknowledging leadership failures and outlining changes aimed at preventing future disasters.

Los Angeles State Sen. Henry Stern is preparing to launch and lead a new committee at the State Capitol this year that will be entirely focused on emergency management in California.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass claimed Palisades fire recovery efforts in 2025 were among California's fastest despite months of criticism for slow reconstruction.