Kenneth Fire sparks in West Hills area near homes, prompting mandatory evacuations
A 960-acre brush fire sparked in the West Hills area near the 101 Freeway Thursday afternoon. The Los Angeles Fire Department ...
Total Fire Ban for Lower South East Region
Fire Danger Ratings are determined in conjunction with the Country Fire Service (CFS). For information on Total Fire Bans and how to prepare for fires, visit the CFS web page at www.cfs.sa.gov.au or ...
‘Big one we all feared’: Wildfires devastate Southern California
The Palisades and Eaton fires tear through homes and leave at least five dead. Smaller fires also add to state of alert in ...
How the wildfires in the Los Angeles area could affect California’s home insurance market
The wildfires that destroyed homes in multiple sections of the Los Angeles area will test California’s efforts to stabilize ...
Firefighters need better weather to fight California’s flames. When will they get relief?
Calmer or no winds also contribute to better conditions. Strong winds give oxygen to flames and can dry out vegetation, making it more combustible. While fires will continue even with no wind, they ...
Here's what really caused L.A. fire hydrants to run out of water
As unprecedented wildfires raged through Los Angeles, some firefighters suddenly lost access to water. City officials called ...