Two homes destroyed in Hesperia brush fire

Two homes were destroyed after a fire sparked Friday evening in Hesperia. 

House approves bill to help West fight wildfires, drought

The House on Friday approved wide-ranging legislation aimed at helping communities in the West cope with increasingly severe wildfires and drought -- fueled by climate change -- that have caused billions of dollars of damage to homes and businesses in recent years. 

Governor declares emergency over wildfire near Yosemite

A fast-moving brush fire near Yosemite National Park exploded in size Saturday into one of California’s largest wildfires of the year, prompting evacuation orders for thousands of people and shutting off power to more than 2,000 homes and businesses.

Thousands ordered to flee wildfire near Yosemite

Evacuation orders were issued for the area Saturday. The Oak Fire has burned more than 11,000 acres.

Wildfire rages in France; fire pilot killed in Portugal

Fire season has hit parts of Europe earlier than usual this year after an unusually dry, hot spring.

Yosemite wildfire moving east into Sierra National Forest

The fire had been entirely within the national park since breaking out July 7, when visitors to the Mariposa Grove of ancient sequoias reported smoke.

Forward progress stopped in Diamond Bar fire

Forward progress in the Cutoff Fire burning in Diamond Bar has been stopped, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department.

Union Fire: Crews contain Riverside County blaze

Cal Fire reported the fire in Jurupa Valley was fully contained at 110 acres on June 29.

Crews contain brush fire in Sylmar

Crews have contained a brush fire that was burning in Sylmar Thursday afternoon.