California Wildfires Palisades Investigation
Homes under construction sit on a hillside overlooking the Pacific Ocean more than a year after the Palisades Fire in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, Thursday, June 4, 2026.
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Watch Duty, a free cellphone app that tracks fires, became a vital tool for millions during the 2025 LA fires. The nonprofit app will now monitor flooding across all 50 states, expanding as climate change increases extreme weather events. The app collects data from various sources, including satellites and radio scanners, and uses AI to filter information. Users rely on its color-coded maps and live feeds for real-time updates. Founder John Mills created Watch Duty after failing to receive alerts during fires near his home. While Watch Duty is helpful, experts stress the importance of multiple alert systems and emergency preparedness.
The jury also said there was nothing the court could do to help and that they were split on all three charges.
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