2025 LA Fires
We would like to let you know that if you completed the Resource/Disaster Case Management Form at an official resource center, a resource event, or via this or other website, you may receive a call on behalf of the LA Region Community Recovery Organization to discuss your current living situation and your thoughts toward your recovery journey and process.
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Welcome to the 2025 LA Fires
Regional Long Term Recovery Organization
We are a coalition of organizations dedicated to partnering with Los Angeles region communities impacted by the disaster.
We bring together Muscle, Money, and Materials to bridge the gaps for individuals affected by the fires, supporting survivors on their journey to recovery by embracing Communication, Collaboration, Coordination, and Cooperation (the 4Cs).
Dedicated Community Websites
for Long Term Recovery (LTRGs)
Malibu Community Long Term Recovery Group
Pacific Palisades ‘Pali’ Long Term Recovery Group
Eaton Fire Long Term Recovery Group
Latest News & Press Releases
December 2025
Pasadena News - December 3, 2025
Altadena’s Christmas Tree Lane Returns for 105th Year After Fire Nearly Erased ItCTN - December 3, 2025
Palisades Village Tree Lighting Set for December 6CTN - December 2, 2025
A Slap in the Face to Palisades Residents: Building Permit Waivers Still Not Approved
November 2025
Inside Climate News - November 9, 2025
For Many Disabled Fire Victims in Los Angeles, a Continuing TraumaiHeartRadio - November 6, 2025
Homes Near Eaton Fire Still Contaminated After CleanupLA Times - November 6, 2025
Many of Altadena’s standing homes are still contaminated with lead and asbestos even after cleanupABC 7 Eyewitness News - November 6, 2025
7 On Your Side Investigates: Rebuilding in Malibu after Palisades Fire is complex and moving slowNBC Los Angeles - November 3, 2025
Anonymous letter demands independent Palisades Fire investigationsCircling the News - November 3, 2025
Community Council Announces 2025 Honorees: Jim Cragg Citizen of the Year
October 2025
LA Times - October 30, 2025
Days before Palisades inferno, firefighters were ordered to leave smoldering burn siteState of California Press Release - Governor Gavin Newson - October 22, 2025
California Expands CalAssist Mortgage Fund Disaster Relief: More California Families to Qualify for Mortgage GrantsSmall Business Administration Disaster News Release 20953-09 - October 21, 2025
SBA Centers in Los Angeles County Remain Open to Help California Rebuild After Wildfires & Straight Line WindsSmall Business Administration Press Release 25-84 - October 14, 2025
California Permitting Delays Force SBA to Extend Disaster Relief Deadlines for Los Angeles Wildfire SurvivorsLAist - October 10, 2025
Chaos, Conflict, and Drones: 10 Takeaways from LAFD’s Report on the Palisades FireNew York Times - October 8, 2025
Man Fascinated With Fire Imagery Is Arrested in Palisades Blaze, Officials SayLos Angeles Fire Department - October 8, 2025
Los Angeles City Fire Department After Action Review ReportLAist - October 6, 2025
Corporations Are Buying Up Altadena Lots. Policies to Counter That Trend Have So Far FailedInside Climate News - October 5, 2025
A Debate Heats Up over California’s ‘Zone Zero’ Rules to Cut Home Losses to Flammable VegetationDaily News - October 1, 2025
After Report on Eaton, Palisades Fire Responses, LA County Seeks to Beef Up Emergency ManagementLA Times - October 1, 2025
Declaring Malibu’s Fire Recovery A Failure, City’s Rebuild Ambassador Quits & Says Mayor Should Go TooSeptember 2025
LAist - September 30, 2025
LA County Leaders, Frustrated With Report on January Fire Response, Vote to Take ActionCounty of Los Angeles - September 25, 2025
LA County Releases After-Action Review of Alert Notification Systems and Evacuation Policies for the Eaton and Palisades FiresView Full 9/25/25 Report by McChrystal Group
Now Available: After-Action Review by McChrystal Group of Alert Notification Systems and Evacuation Policies for the Eaton and Palisades FiresInside Climate News - September 25, 2025
Nicholas Spada Spent Months Analyzing Smoke From the LA Fires. He Thinks People Have a Right to Know, and ‘Air Is EverythingGovernor Gavin Newsom - September 22, 2025
Governor Newsom signs law to provide fire survivors with stronger mortgage reliefLAist - September 18, 2025
Fire survivors call on AAA to release personal property payments to cover rebuild costsReuters - September 18, 2025
Following L.A. wildfires, rebuilding could turn to at-risk youthNBC Los Angeles - September 16, 2025
Art ‘Born from the Ashes of the LA Fires’ Will Go on View at the Descanso GardensNPR - September 12, 2025:
After the LA Fires, Some Residents Are Moving Old Houses In From Other NeighborhoodsLAist - September 2, 2025:
LA County leaders delay vote on rent relief tied to fire recovery, ICE raidsAugust 2025
LAist - August 13, 2025:
LA mayor bans duplexes in Palisades burn zone after getting permission from governor
CBS News - August 8, 2025:
New Initiative Aims to Connect Palisades Fire Victims to ResourcesLA Times - August 7, 2025:
Homeowners say the Army Corps and its contractors mishandled L.A. fire debris cleanupKQED - August 1, 2025:
For Alta Dena’s Therapists, Trauma and Healing From Wildfire Ripples Outwards
June 2025
LAist - June 25, 2025:
Judge in LA rules California FAIR Plan’s smoke-damage policy is illegalLAist - June 24, 2025:
LA County leaders vote to extend housing price-gouging protections for another month
Pasadena Now — June 23, 2025:
San Gabriel Habitat Earns Landmark Grant from Altadena Builds Back Foundation
$4.55 million dollar grant will support recovery of neighborhood in need, hit by Eaton fireMay 2025
211 LA — May 20, 2025:
New Data Sheds Light on the Needs of LA WildfiresFebruary 2025
Los Angeles Times — February 19, 2025:
Newsom proposes $125 million mortgage package to help fire, other disaster victims
Los Angeles Times — February 9, 2025:
Fire Relief Donations Top $650 millionGoverning — February 3, 2025:
”I Survived the LA Fires. My Home Didn’t.”
January 2025Press Release — January 25, 2025:
LA Fires Resource Center Opens on January 27, 2025
2025 LA Fires Recovery
Photo Gallery
September Disaster Case Management training led by UMCOR
Brent Woodworth, LAEPF CEO & LARCRO Board Chair joins Sheriff Deputy D’Andre Lampkin & LARCRO Vice Chair at the Lost Hills Sheriff Incident Command Center for the 2025 LA Fire response.
MMDR (Managing My Disaster Recovery) Workshop Kickoff 4/5/25
MMDR (Managing My Disaster Recovery) Workshop 4/9/25