Fireworks blamed for massive fire destroying Riverside County homes; Suspects sought

Authorities are searching for suspects seen running from the origin point of the Hawarden Fire that destroyed several homes and forced Riverside residents to evacuate over the weekend.

Video shows possible arson suspects running from Hawarden Fire origin point

Video circulating among residents that was shared with FOX 11 shows the moment a concerned homeowner confronts three young suspects running from the origin point of the Hawarden Fire.

Columbia Fire in Riverside County prompts evacuation warning

The Columbia Fire was reported just after 8 a.m. near Columbia and Michigan avenues, east of Highgrove, according to Cal Fire.

Fireworks believed to have caused $10 million fire
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Riverside Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson blamed fireworks for the massive fire that caused about $10 million in damages and destroyed homes in the area.

Massive brush fire burns Angeles National Forest
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The "Fork Fire" is burning parts of the Angeles National Forest near the East Fork area of the San Gabriel Valley.

California's 2024 wildfire season is officially deadly

Officials in Mendocino County in Northern California found human remains in a home that burned in a fire, marking the first death of the 2024 fire season.

Cal Fire responding to several wildfires
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Cal Fire is responding to several major wildfires across the state following the July 4 weekend.

Royal Fire: Sheriff spots 13 missing hikers in Tahoe National Forest

The Placer County Sheriff's Office said investigators spotted 13 young hikers Monday morning in the Tahoe National Forest who were camping about two miles from the Royal Fire. 

'Hills Fire' briefly forces evacuations in parts of Riverside County

A brush fire forced hours-long evacuations in part of Riverside County before giving residents the option to return safely Friday evening.

July 4 fireworks spark fires across SoCal

Illegal fireworks lit up the sky across Southern California this 4th of July, but with illegal fireworks come the danger of fires.

Sharp Fire fully contained in Simi Valley

The Sharp Fire broke out behind a Simi Valley neighborhood Wednesday, and was one of two fires that broke out in the area amid a dangerous heat wave gripping the state.

Simi Valley fire briefly forces evacuations
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A brush fire that stretched across Simi Valley forced evacuations for hours before they were eventually lifted.