Webinar Series: After the Fires

Lessons from the 2025 California Fires, Before, and Beyond

This series brings together experts to share science-backed guidance on recovering from fire damage to homes, businesses, water systems, and communities. Threats include fire ash and debris, soil, indoor contamination, public and private water systems, which can pose serious health risks. Speakers highlight successful coordinated recovery models and new discoveries. Additional webinars about results led by us and our collaborators about property testing and remediation will be scheduled in the future.

Upcoming Webinars

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Completed Webinars

After the Fire: Practical, science-backed steps for recovery

August 17, 2026 (Monday) - 7:00 a.m. PDT / 10 a.m. EDT / 4 p.m. CEST; About the Webinar here. Presentation PDF file here. The webinar recording here. 

Physical and mental health discoveries and resources: The L.A. fires REBUILD survey

October 20, 2025 (Monday) - 11:30 a.m. PST; About the Webinar here. Presentation PDF file here. The webinar recording here. 

The L.A. Wildfires REBUILD Survey: Overview, household experiences, needs, and perceptions

September 20, 2025 (Saturday) - 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. PST; About the Webinar here. Presentation PDF file here. The webinar recording here. Final report here.

Soil Safety after the L.A. Wildfires, debris removal, and more: What have we learned so far?

September 13, 2025 (Saturday) - 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. PST; About the Webinar here. Presentation PDF file here. Additional info PDF file here. The webinar recording is here.

The L.A. Pools Study: What was in the water after the January 2025 wildfires?

August 18, 2025 (Monday), 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. PST, About the Webinar here. Presentation PDF file here. The webinar recording is here.

More study results will be shared from us and our collaborators.

Learn more about our 2025 Los Angeles Fires Public Health Response here. We include summaries of ongoing and completed studies and resources for households, business owners, and government officials.

Contact Details

Andrew Whelton, Ph.D., awhelton@purdue.edu