Crews knock down Walnut Fire burning near Rosemead golf course
A brush fire sparked in Rosemead on Friday afternoon.
A brush fire sparked in Rosemead on Friday afternoon.
U.S. reduces immigration enforcement during California wildfires
The U.S. government says there will be no enforcement of immigration laws during California wildfire evacuations and relief efforts unless holding back on detaining someone would pose a serious public safety threat.
The U.S. government says there will be no enforcement of immigration laws during California wildfire evacuations and relief efforts unless holding back on detaining someone would pose a serious public safety threat.
Firefighters contain 60 acre brush fire burning near Sepulveda Basin
Crews battled a fast-moving brush fire that broke out at the Sepulveda Basin in the 5600 block of N. Woodley Avenue Thursday afternoon.
Crews battled a fast-moving brush fire that broke out at the Sepulveda Basin in the 5600 block of N. Woodley Avenue Thursday afternoon.
Governor Newsom declares state of emergency in Los Angeles County
California Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday declared a state of emergency in Los Angeles and Sonoma Counties due to the effects of the Kincade and Tick fires, which have destroyed structures, threatened homes and critical infrastructure, and caused the evacuation of tens of thousands of residents.
California Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday declared a state of emergency in Los Angeles and Sonoma Counties due to the effects of the Kincade and Tick fires, which have destroyed structures, threatened homes and critical infrastructure, and caused the evacuation of tens of thousands of residents.
Smoke Advisory: L.A. County health department advises how to deal with unhealthy air quality
The Tick Fire burning in Canyon Country has sent smoke throughout Los Angeles causing unhealthy air quality.
The Tick Fire burning in Canyon Country has sent smoke throughout Los Angeles causing unhealthy air quality.
California utility admits it may have ignited fire
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California’s biggest utility admitted its electrical equipment may have ignited a ruinous wildfire spreading across the state’s wine country Friday, despite blackouts imposed across the region to prevent blazes.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California’s biggest utility admitted its electrical equipment may have ignited a ruinous wildfire spreading across the state’s wine country Friday, despite blackouts imposed across the region to prevent blazes.
Brush fire jumps 14 freeway, halts Metrolink service out of Lancaster
Metrolink tracks between Acton and Santa Clarita were closed Friday morning as firefighters battled the Tick Fire.
Metrolink tracks between Acton and Santa Clarita were closed Friday morning as firefighters battled the Tick Fire.
Evacuation orders lifted as wind-driven Old Water Fire burns 75 acres in San Bernardino
Evacuation orders were lifted and traffic was opened in both directions near Highway 18 and 40th street after a wildfire sparked Thursday morning.
Evacuation orders were lifted and traffic was opened in both directions near Highway 18 and 40th street after a wildfire sparked Thursday morning.
Wildfire erupts in Castaic prompting 5 Freeway closure at Hasley Canyon
Crews battled a wind-driven fire that broke out Thursday afternoon in Castaic and quickly consumed approximately 20 acres and threatened homes.
Crews battled a wind-driven fire that broke out Thursday afternoon in Castaic and quickly consumed approximately 20 acres and threatened homes.
Fire crews get upper hand in Pacific Palisades fire
Firefighters continue battling a fire burning in rugged terrain in Pacific Palisades.
Firefighters continue battling a fire burning in rugged terrain in Pacific Palisades.
Crews quickly contain two acre brush fire in Eagle Rock
Firefighters made quick progress on a fire that scorched about two acres of brush in Eagle Rock.
Firefighters made quick progress on a fire that scorched about two acres of brush in Eagle Rock.
Fire sparks in Santiago Canyon following solo-vehicle crash; driver booked on suspicion of DUI
Firefighters contained a 5-acre brush fire that ignited in Santiago Canyon following a solo-vehicle crash in an unincorporated Orange County area near Irvine early Thursday morning. The driver who was pulled by good Samaritans was later booked on suspicion of DUI, officials said.
Firefighters contained a 5-acre brush fire that ignited in Santiago Canyon following a solo-vehicle crash in an unincorporated Orange County area near Irvine early Thursday morning. The driver who was pulled by good Samaritans was later booked on suspicion of DUI, officials said.
All evacuation orders lifted in Saddleridge Fire as containment increases
The Los Angeles Fire Department lifted all evacuation orders for the Saddleridge Fire on Saturday and residents were allowed back into their homes. All evacuation centers have been closed. Law enforcement officers stayed in the fire areas for security and to offer up any questions residents or business owners may have, officials said.
The Los Angeles Fire Department lifted all evacuation orders for the Saddleridge Fire on Saturday and residents were allowed back into their homes. All evacuation centers have been closed. Law enforcement officers stayed in the fire areas for security and to offer up any questions residents or business owners may have, officials said.
Wind-whipped wildfire forcing evacuations near wineries, casino in Sonoma County
Cal Fire Batallion Chief Will Powers simply said, "Get out!" when asked what residents should do if they are told to leave the area.
Cal Fire Batallion Chief Will Powers simply said, "Get out!" when asked what residents should do if they are told to leave the area.
Speed, size of Woolsey Fire overwhelmed agencies in initial hours, report says
Fueled by a "perfect storm" of factors, the Woolsey Fire that burned nearly 97,000 acres in two counties and destroyed morethan 1,600 structures overwhelmed local fire agencies during its initial hours, even though they are among the "largest, most experienced agencies" in the nation, according to a Los Angeles County report released Wednesday.
Fueled by a "perfect storm" of factors, the Woolsey Fire that burned nearly 97,000 acres in two counties and destroyed morethan 1,600 structures overwhelmed local fire agencies during its initial hours, even though they are among the "largest, most experienced agencies" in the nation, according to a Los Angeles County report released Wednesday.
Brush fire sparks in Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles
A brush fire sparked in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles on Tuesday afternoon.
A brush fire sparked in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles on Tuesday afternoon.
Little Mountain Fire destroys homes in San Bernardino
A wind-driven brush fire that threatened some homes and burned others in San Bernardino sparked Monday evening in the area of Kendall Drive and Little Mountain Road. The fire is being called the Little Mountain Fire.
A wind-driven brush fire that threatened some homes and burned others in San Bernardino sparked Monday evening in the area of Kendall Drive and Little Mountain Road. The fire is being called the Little Mountain Fire.
Fire causes chaos in the Pacific Palisades
There was plenty of concern in the area of the Pacific Palisades fire even for the residents who weren't evacuated were feeling pretty nervous.
There was plenty of concern in the area of the Pacific Palisades fire even for the residents who weren't evacuated were feeling pretty nervous.
Brush fire breaks out in Whittier
Los Angeles County Fire crews battled a 1-acre brush fire burning in heavy fuel in Whittier Monday afternoon.
Los Angeles County Fire crews battled a 1-acre brush fire burning in heavy fuel in Whittier Monday afternoon.
Firefighters brace for low humidity, gusty winds; Saddleridge Fire containment at 83%
Firefighters braced on Saturday for a weekend of low humidity and gusty winds as they worked to increase containment of the Saddleridge Fire in the northern San Fernando Valley.
Firefighters braced on Saturday for a weekend of low humidity and gusty winds as they worked to increase containment of the Saddleridge Fire in the northern San Fernando Valley.