wildfires

Hundreds of people turned out to learn more about wildfire preparation. They also got a close-up look at fire trucks and helicopters.

The Port Hueneme Library has a new air filtration system that will provide shelter for people with respiratory issues during major wildfires.

The Wildfire Resilience Index uses nearly 100 datasets to come up with scores for communities.

A team of specialists is now on the island evaluating damage to environmental and historical resources. The island is closed to the public indefinitely.

The designation means all burn permits are being suspended, and the county fire department is beefing up staffing.

But thousands are still impacted by evacuation orders.

The Cal Poly San Luis Obispo team examined more than 15,000 structures and 52,000 tree canopies in the 2025 Eaton and Palisades wildfires.

The complex wasn't threatened, but library officials decided to evacuate the buildings.

Home hardening is a key focus of legislation introduced by Assemblyman Steve Bennett.

Firefighters caution that, despite the recent heavy rain, a prolonged dry spell could lead to a return to extreme wildfire danger.