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.
Alisal Fire: Massive wildfire rages west of Santa Barbara
A wildfire raging through Southern California coastal mountains threatened ranches and rural homes and kept a major highway shut down Wednesday as the fire-scarred state faced a new round of dry winds that raise risk of flames.
A wildfire raging through Southern California coastal mountains threatened ranches and rural homes and kept a major highway shut down Wednesday as the fire-scarred state faced a new round of dry winds that raise risk of flames.
California fires may have killed hundreds of giant sequoias
The lightning-caused KNP Complex that erupted on Sept. 9 has burned into 15 giant sequoia groves in the park.
The lightning-caused KNP Complex that erupted on Sept. 9 has burned into 15 giant sequoia groves in the park.
Large helicopter used to fight wildfires at night
FOX 11's Gina Silva got a chance to check out these game-changing helicopters being used to fight wildfires here in California.
FOX 11's Gina Silva got a chance to check out these game-changing helicopters being used to fight wildfires here in California.
Palo Alto woman charged in Fawn Fire to be examined for mental health
Alexandra Souverneva told Cal Fire authorities she was trying to boil bear urine to drink before the fire started, and authorities noted that she seemed to be dehydrated.
Alexandra Souverneva told Cal Fire authorities she was trying to boil bear urine to drink before the fire started, and authorities noted that she seemed to be dehydrated.
Hiker allegedly tried boiling bear urine to drink before starting Fawn Fire
A woman accused of arson for a wildfire in Northern California said she was trying to boil bear urine to drink before the fire started, authorities claim.
A woman accused of arson for a wildfire in Northern California said she was trying to boil bear urine to drink before the fire started, authorities claim.
Massive fire engulfs warehouse carrying boxes of rubbing alcohol
An industrial area in Carson is picking up the pieces after a massive fire engulfed a warehouse and multiple nearby buildings.
An industrial area in Carson is picking up the pieces after a massive fire engulfed a warehouse and multiple nearby buildings.