Noah Haggerty

Wildfire Journalist

I’m an environment and science reporter covering wildfire in the American West at The Los Angeles Times. As a feature writer, I aim to explore the complex issues facing our generation that demand smart, creative solutions and teach us to view the world in a new way.

I covered the 2025 Palisades fire from the field, reporting on the evacuation challenges, fire fight and mass destruction. I've focused on the recovery in the months since, writing on the environmental contamination, rebuilding efforts and post-fire investigations.

Before entering the world of journalism, I conducted research on spacecraft propulsion, fusion energy and plasma — the stuff that makes up lightning and the sun. With a background in physics, I've made science and data a pillar of my reporting.

I first joined The Times as a 2024 AAAS Mass Media Fellow. Previously, I served as editor-in-chief for Northeastern University’s student-run science magazine NU Sci Magazine and deputy editor for Northeastern’s Science Media Lab.