Maps show how dry Southern California is, as L.A. wildfires burn
When the air is warm and dry, transpiration and evaporation also suck water out of the plants and soil. That leaves dry vegetation that can provide fuel for flying embers to spread wildfires, as the Los Angeles area saw in early January.
How to help Southern California wildfire victims
With thousands of Los Angeles County residents forced to evacuate as the Palisades fire, Eaton fire and the Hurst fire burn through the region, local organizations are mobilizing to help displaced
Southern California wildfire maps: What does containment mean? Here's the latest
Here's a look at the latest maps of the five active Southern California wildfires and what containment means when it comes to fighting fires.
5 Southern California Wildfires Destroy Homes, Force Evacuations: Latest Updates
Multiple wildfires have pushed tens of thousands of residents to flee their homes, and strong winds have exacerbated the emergency, officials say.
Death toll rises to at least 13 as Southern California wildfires spread
Death toll rises to at least 13 in Southern California wildfires. This comes as the Palisades Fire is expanding into Brentwood and Encino creating more evacuation warnings.
California wildfire spreads into Mandeville Canyon
Wildfire starts to spread in Mandeville Canyon as fire crew attempt to contain the flame on Jan. 11, 2025. ↓ Read More
Death Toll Rises to 16 as L.A.’s Largest Fire Threatens New Areas
Firefighters battled California’s destructive wildfires for a fifth day on Saturday, with flames from the Palisades fire spreading and threatening homes in the affluent Brentwood neighborhood of west Los Angeles.
California wildfires live updates: Death toll rises to 16 as Palisades Fire expands east to Brentwood and Encino
Gov. Gavin Newsom called for an independent investigation into the loss of water pressure to local fire hydrants and the reported unavailability of water supplies from the Santa Ynez Reservoir.
Los Angeles struggles to contain wildfires; death toll reaches 11
As of Friday afternoon, six wildfires were burning across Los Angeles County, including a fresh one that had ignited just hours earlier.
Hey, Gold Rushers: Southern California found gold first! And we’re still looking.
Ah, but — and you should remember this for “Jeopardy!” — the Golden State’s first documented gold strike happened here, in ...
Photos: Flames engulf Southern California as crews battle to control deadly fires
At least two people are dead, hundreds of buildings have burned and tens of thousands of Los Angeles-area residents remain ...
Fire hydrants ran dry in Southern California just when they were needed most
Some Los Angeles fire hydrants ran dry in recent days as demand soared for water to quell fast-moving wildfires.
How Santa Ana winds fueled the deadly fires in Southern California
The Santa Ana winds are dry, powerful winds that blow down the mountains toward the Southern California coast. The region ...
Local businesses helping Southern California fire victims
Kapa California Coffee owner Jessica Piland shares her heartfelt emotions after seeing the devastating fires blaze across ...
UPDATE: Wind advisory affecting Southern California until Sunday afternoon, says the NWS
On Saturday at 1:55 a.m. the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA issued a wind advisory valid from 9 a.m. until Sunday 2 p.m. The ...
LA fire chief says city failed department amid ongoing Southern California wildfires
Chief Kristin Crowley said during an interview Friday that the city failed the department amid the ongoing wildfires in ...
An Inferno in Southern California, and One Family’s Escape
Aurielle Hall knew she had little time to get herself and her daughter out of Altadena. Convincing Aunt Cheri would be a ...
Oregon State Fire Marshal sends additional strike teams to fight Southern California fires
The Oregon State Fire Marshal is sending six more strike teams, in addition to the 15 that to respond to the Palisades Fire ...