Crews respond to massive fire in Riverside County
Crews are responding to a massive fire in Riverside County.
Crews are responding to a massive fire in Riverside County.
New California rules aim to lower property insurance rates
California’s insurance commissioner announced new rules on Friday aimed at lowering premiums for people who make improvements to their property to resist wildfires.
California’s insurance commissioner announced new rules on Friday aimed at lowering premiums for people who make improvements to their property to resist wildfires.
UN: Wildfires getting worse globally, governments unprepared
A warming planet and changes to land use patterns mean more wildfires will scorch large parts of the globe in coming decades, causing spikes in unhealthy smoke pollution and other problems that governments are ill prepared to confront, according to a U.N. report released Wednesday.
A warming planet and changes to land use patterns mean more wildfires will scorch large parts of the globe in coming decades, causing spikes in unhealthy smoke pollution and other problems that governments are ill prepared to confront, according to a U.N. report released Wednesday.
California sets home, community standards to lower fire risk
Since 2017, nearly 50,000 homes have been destroyed by wildfires in California and taking proactive steps to protect properties before a fire starts is critical, said Mark Ghilarducci, director of the state’s Office of Emergency Services.
Since 2017, nearly 50,000 homes have been destroyed by wildfires in California and taking proactive steps to protect properties before a fire starts is critical, said Mark Ghilarducci, director of the state’s Office of Emergency Services.
Whittier man charged with arson for Sycamore Fire
Kevin Whitlock, 55, from Whittier has been charged with arson for setting the Sycamore Fire that destroyed two homes and damaged another.
Kevin Whitlock, 55, from Whittier has been charged with arson for setting the Sycamore Fire that destroyed two homes and damaged another.
Sycamore Fire: One arrested after blaze destroys two homes in Whittier
One man has been arrested in connection with a brush fire in Whittier that destroyed two homes, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
One man has been arrested in connection with a brush fire in Whittier that destroyed two homes, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
Large fire erupts in Laguna Beach
A fire that sparked in Laguna Beach prompted school closures and mandatory evacuation orders.
A fire that sparked in Laguna Beach prompted school closures and mandatory evacuation orders.
VP Harris visits San Bernardino, announces $1 billion in disaster relief funds
Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to announce money for wildfire prevention and restoration as part of a visit to San Bernardino Friday.
Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to announce money for wildfire prevention and restoration as part of a visit to San Bernardino Friday.
Colorado couple recovers wedding bands buried in rubble after wildfire destroys home
An engaged Colorado couple whose home was destroyed in the Colorado wildfires on Dec. 30 managed to find their charred wedding bands buried in the rubble a day later.
An engaged Colorado couple whose home was destroyed in the Colorado wildfires on Dec. 30 managed to find their charred wedding bands buried in the rubble a day later.
Colorado brushfires lead to evacuations; state of emergency declared
Several parts of Colorado came under evacuation orders after high winds threatened to spread brush fires across the region.
Several parts of Colorado came under evacuation orders after high winds threatened to spread brush fires across the region.
Mandatory evacuations issued for Bond Fire burn scar area Wednesday night
The Orange County Sheriff's Department has issued mandatory evacuations for communities in the Bond Fire scar area. Evacuations for the Silverado, Williams and Modjeska canyons go into effect at 8 p.m.
The Orange County Sheriff's Department has issued mandatory evacuations for communities in the Bond Fire scar area. Evacuations for the Silverado, Williams and Modjeska canyons go into effect at 8 p.m.
SoCal Edison will pay $550 million in new settlement for 2017-18 wildfires
Southern California Edison will pay $550 million under a new settlement with the California Public Utilities Commission announced Thursday. The Woolsey, Rye, Meyers, Thomas, and Murrieta fires killed five people in 2017 and 2018.
Southern California Edison will pay $550 million under a new settlement with the California Public Utilities Commission announced Thursday. The Woolsey, Rye, Meyers, Thomas, and Murrieta fires killed five people in 2017 and 2018.
Father and son arrested, accused of starting Caldor Fire, district attorney says
A father and son have been arrested, accused of reckless arson in connection to the Caldor Fire, according to the El Dorado County District Attorney.
A father and son have been arrested, accused of reckless arson in connection to the Caldor Fire, according to the El Dorado County District Attorney.
Windy Thanksgiving: Power outages force families to make last-minute change of plans
The windy conditions across Southern California forced some families to call an audible this Thanksgiving.
The windy conditions across Southern California forced some families to call an audible this Thanksgiving.
Gusty winds, dry conditions prompt red flag warning
Some families may be without power this Thanksgiving as the red flag warning may force utility companies to temporarily turn off electricity.
Some families may be without power this Thanksgiving as the red flag warning may force utility companies to temporarily turn off electricity.
Firefighters stop forward progress on 16-acre fire in Riverside
Firefighters quickly contained a brush fire that sparked Sunday morning in the city of Riverside.
Firefighters quickly contained a brush fire that sparked Sunday morning in the city of Riverside.
PG&E to pay $125M for igniting massive Kincade Fire
Pacific Gas & Electric has reached a $125 million settlement agreement with California regulators over the destructive Kincade fire, which was ignited in 2019 by the utility's equipment in a remote area of Sonoma County.
Pacific Gas & Electric has reached a $125 million settlement agreement with California regulators over the destructive Kincade fire, which was ignited in 2019 by the utility's equipment in a remote area of Sonoma County.
LAFD's staff shortage during fire season causing firefighters to worry
LAFD is facing staffing shortages, which have plagued the department for years. But with the city's vaccination mandate approaching, some LAFD members are concerned.
LAFD is facing staffing shortages, which have plagued the department for years. But with the city's vaccination mandate approaching, some LAFD members are concerned.
California Drought Emergency: Newsom urging residents double down on saving water
Governor Gavin Newsom is urging Californians to double down on their efforts to save water.
Governor Gavin Newsom is urging Californians to double down on their efforts to save water.
Alisal Fire: Crews near full containment as residents go home
More than 1,600 firefighters were battling the blaze in the Santa Ynez Mountains west of Santa Barbara on land and by air. They were able to stop its forward growth, and the blaze was 78% contained, federal officials said.
More than 1,600 firefighters were battling the blaze in the Santa Ynez Mountains west of Santa Barbara on land and by air. They were able to stop its forward growth, and the blaze was 78% contained, federal officials said.