Pacific Palisades

Southern California has been grappling with a surge of wildfires since Jan. 7. Over 50,000 acres have been scorched, 28 people have been killed and upwards of 16,000 homes and buildings have been completely lost.

As widespread rain moves into Southern California, residents in the recent burn scar areas brace for mudslides, rockslides, and land movement.

The identified victims range in age from 56 to 94.

Scientists from UC San Diego have found loads of ash in Santa Monica Bay since the Palisades Fire. Rain in the forecast could make it worse.

As bands of rain move into Southern California, residents in the burn scar areas are bracing for possible mudslides and land movements.

President Donald Trump and LA Mayor Karen Bass briefly argued over the timeline for allowing evacuated residents to return and rebuild after the Palisades Fire.

As Santa Ana winds returned to Southern California, residents and first responders braced for another day of critical fire weather.

Firefighters face the threat of another "particularly dangerous situation" weather warning that could affect growing efforts to contain the Palisades and Eaton fires, and could spark new wildfires.

Firefighters are looking to make as much progress against the Palisades and Eaton fires as possible over the weekend, before sever winds are expected to come back to Los Angeles and Ventura counties early next week.

The Eaton and Palisades fires’ rampage through Los Angeles has killed at least 27 people, destroyed more than 12,000 structures and put more than 80,000 under evacuation orders.