This guide is a working draft shared in good faith as a resource for journalists covering the current wildfires in Southern California. A finalized version of this document will be available next week. Updated January 15, 2025. Emergency incidents, especially where officials close areas due to a public safety menace, may include natural disasters (wildfires, earthquakes) and commercial accidents (plane crashes, toxic material spills). This document is merely a local supplement for California. It is not a substitute for your newsroom policies or your own research. This is not legal…
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