Homes in Hemet catch fire
Homes in the Hemet area are on fire after a brush fire started spreading into local neighborhoods.
Homes in the Hemet area are on fire after a brush fire started spreading into local neighborhoods.
Map: All the wildfires burning in California
Temperatures will continue to reach triple digits in many areas of the state through Labor Day, forecasters warned, bringing the threat of power outages and more wildfires.
Temperatures will continue to reach triple digits in many areas of the state through Labor Day, forecasters warned, bringing the threat of power outages and more wildfires.
Brutal heat wave prompts Flex Alert extension
In addition to Thursday evening's Flex Alert that was just in effect, Californians are also being asked to conserve energy from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday
In addition to Thursday evening's Flex Alert that was just in effect, Californians are also being asked to conserve energy from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday
Some families returning home in Castaic after fire evacuation
Little by little, families evacuated from Wednesday's fire are returning to their homes after being ordered to evacuate.
Little by little, families evacuated from Wednesday's fire are returning to their homes after being ordered to evacuate.
Route Fire: 5,200+ acres burned
Crews are making some progress in the firefight as the Route Fire is now 12% contained.
Crews are making some progress in the firefight as the Route Fire is now 12% contained.
Route Fire: Officials provide an update on fire burning in Castaic
Angeles NF Fire Chief Robert Garcia said during a news conference late Thursday morning that the massive fire should ?be a wakeup call for us all? and that fire crews are anticipating rapid fire growth and explosive fire behavior Thursday.
Angeles NF Fire Chief Robert Garcia said during a news conference late Thursday morning that the massive fire should ?be a wakeup call for us all? and that fire crews are anticipating rapid fire growth and explosive fire behavior Thursday.
Route Fire burning in Castaic grows to 5,200 acres
At least five firefighters have been hospitalized in the blaze due to heat-related symptoms.
At least five firefighters have been hospitalized in the blaze due to heat-related symptoms.
Route Fire: Super Scoopers assist in firefight against massive blaze
Super Scoopers from Canada were in Castaic to conduct water drops in the firefight.
Super Scoopers from Canada were in Castaic to conduct water drops in the firefight.
Super Scoopers conduct water drops in massive Route Fire
Super Scoopers were assisting in the firefight against the massive Route Fire burning in Castaic near the 5 Freeway.
Super Scoopers were assisting in the firefight against the massive Route Fire burning in Castaic near the 5 Freeway.
Route Fire burning in Castaic grows to 5,100 acres
The massive blaze is burning in the Castaic area near the 5 Freeway.
The massive blaze is burning in the Castaic area near the 5 Freeway.
Tens of thousands of SoCal Edison customers could lose power amid heat wave
Tens of thousands of Southern California Edison customers may lose power during the electric supply company's scheduled outages, with some of the customers being left in the dark during this week's heat wave.
Tens of thousands of Southern California Edison customers may lose power during the electric supply company's scheduled outages, with some of the customers being left in the dark during this week's heat wave.
Families forced to evacuate after massive fire breaks out in Castaic area
FOX 11's Cristy Fajardo spoke with families in the area as they are packing to leave their homes during the "Route Fire."
FOX 11's Cristy Fajardo spoke with families in the area as they are packing to leave their homes during the "Route Fire."
'Route Fire' in Castaic explodes to 4,600 acres
The massive "Route Fire" in Castaic extended to 4,600 acres, forcing about 200 families to evacuate.
The massive "Route Fire" in Castaic extended to 4,600 acres, forcing about 200 families to evacuate.
Firefighters give update on 4,600-acre Route Fire in Castaic
Officials gave an update on the 4,600-acre brush fire spreading across Castaic.
Officials gave an update on the 4,600-acre brush fire spreading across Castaic.
Route Fire: Brush fire in Castaic extends to 250 acres, evacuations ordered
A large brush fire in Castaic extended to about 250 acres, prompting evacuation orders for parts of the area.
A large brush fire in Castaic extended to about 250 acres, prompting evacuation orders for parts of the area.
Large brush fire closing in on buildings in Castaic
A large brush fire is on the verge of burning a building in Castaic.
A large brush fire is on the verge of burning a building in Castaic.
In Depth: Lightning
Although lightning is a beautiful, natural phenomena, it is also very powerful, dangerous, and sometimes even deadly. Hal talks with KTTV meteorologist Rick Dickert about the causes and types of lightning, and hear from Dr. Meg Haworth, who talks about her personal experience as a lightning strike victim.
Although lightning is a beautiful, natural phenomena, it is also very powerful, dangerous, and sometimes even deadly. Hal talks with KTTV meteorologist Rick Dickert about the causes and types of lightning, and hear from Dr. Meg Haworth, who talks about her personal experience as a lightning strike victim.
East Fire: Crews battling brusher in Angeles National Forest
Crews are working to contain a large fire just north of La Verne. The fire has stretched to about 75 acres.
Crews are working to contain a large fire just north of La Verne. The fire has stretched to about 75 acres.
Quail Fire in Castaic area contained
A brush fire that broke out in the Castaic area of Los Angeles County has since been contained.
A brush fire that broke out in the Castaic area of Los Angeles County has since been contained.
Firefighters quickly knock down brush fire in El Sereno
Firefighters quickly knocked down the flames at Ascot Hills Park and kept it contained to under 10 acres.
Firefighters quickly knocked down the flames at Ascot Hills Park and kept it contained to under 10 acres.