Kristine Lazar

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Kristine Lazar

Following the deadly Eaton and Palisades fires that destroyed thousands of structures and left survivors without homes, now communities are looking to build back better and harder. California already has strict building codes for properties in fire-prone areas, but experts told KCAL News that even though fire danger can't be stopped, resident can build their homes, so they are less likely to burn. J. Lopez is a retired Los Angeles County fire captain and a homeowner in Altadena.

2 weeks ago | abc17news.com | Kristine Lazar

Residents whose homes survived the wildfires are facing issues with their insurance claims     LOS ANGELES, California (KCAL, KCBS) — People whose homes survived the deadly Eaton and Palisades fires are considered the lucky ones while they are surrounded by neighbors who lost everything. Those residents worry their homes may never be safe to live in again. Some very dangerous materials burned in the fires, things like lithium batteries, asbestos and lead.

2 weeks ago | en.pressbee.net | Kristine Lazar

By Kristine Lazar Click here for updates on this story     LOS ANGELES, California (KCAL, KCBS) — People whose homes survived the deadly Eaton and Palisades fires are considered the lucky ones while they are surrounded by neighbors who lost everything. Those residents worry their homes may never be safe to live in again. Some very dangerous materials burned in the fires, things like lithium batteries, asbestos and lead.

2 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Kristine Lazar

People whose homes survived the deadly Eaton and Palisades fires are considered the lucky ones while they are surrounded by neighbors who lost everything. Those residents worry their homes may never be safe to live in again. Some very dangerous materials burned in the fires, things like lithium batteries, asbestos and lead. Residents whose homes survived told KCAL News they don't have a lot of confidence that their insurers will pay to properly clean and de-contaminate their homes.

2 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Kristine Lazar

Both Los Angeles County and the city of Pasadena are taking steps to help renters impacted by the wildfires, from eviction protection to a moratorium on late fees. In the city of LA alone, it's estimated that close to 1800 units were lost to the Palisades Fire that sparked in January, while the county has an affordable housing shortage of 500,000 units. Kate Alexandria's apartment above a business in Altadena was destroyed in the Eaton Fire.