wildfires

Southern California’s long dry spell and warm weather meant the region was primed for wildfires when strong Santa Ana winds hit this week.

A curated selection of stories from across the UCLA campus spotlighting Jewish American voices, histories and research.

Faculty, staff and students continue interdisciplinary efforts to understand the impact of the blazes.

UCLA’s scholarly and creative work travels far beyond our labs, studio spaces and classrooms. It serves our communities.

UCLA hosted the first annual LA Fire Research Conference to answer that question, convening researchers from across the U.S., agencies and survivors.

Work launched in the immediate aftermath of the January 2025 blazes continues to deliver practical insights and tools for wildfire risk reduction and disaster response.

Members of the Bruin community came together on Jan. 7 for a moving ceremony of remembrance, music and acts of healing.

Sam James and the Altadena Recovery Team meet survivors’ needs and push for policy-informed advocacy.

One year later, UCLA Health experts say long-term threats to lung health, mental well-being and overall community wellness remain.

The findings by UCLA public health researchers underscore the need to minimize indoor exposures during the recovery phase.

They held an event to test soil samples from neighborhoods hit hard by the 2025 wildfires for lead and other contaminants.

Materials documenting nearly 100 years of community life at the Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center have been preserved for the public.

The wildfires that devastated Los Angeles last January continue to raise profound questions. Bruin researchers are leading the way to mitigate future fire risk.

The worst wildfires in the history of Southern California called for action and solutions. I am proud UCLA has offered both.

A new UCLA study finds people clash more with wildlife in drought years.

The ongoing public showcase features examples of rapid-install modular homes.

A curated selection of stories from across the UCLA campus spotlighting Native American voices, histories and research.

New research by the UCLA Pritzker Center for Children and Families examined the impact on the disaster on the educational experiences of children and youths involved with the child welfare system. 

A team of UCLA researchers is joining with community partners to test soil samples from neighborhoods hit hard by the blazes.

The annual data release also highlights the health effects of wildfires, access to health care, hate incidents, among hundreds of other topics.

Smart meters and undergrounding power lines are among promising innovations in addressing climate and fire risks.

The UCLA professor draws a line from the Hurricane Katrina disaster to the nationwide struggle for healthy housing.

An analysis of air quality data sources and a study of tiny airborne particles aim to help people make safer choices during fires.

The team has trained more than 300 workers under a state contract to support debris cleanup and reconstruction.

Air samples collected in March and April 2025 showed traces of metals.