California firefighters battling blaze in extreme heat

Firefighters are working around the clock battling numerous wildfires across the state of California.

Gov. Newsom: Crews battling 23 active wildfires across California

California Governor Gavin Newsom on Wednesday said there are 23 major fires burning throughout the state from the East Bay down to Southern California. 

Gov. Newsom declares statewide emergency over wildfires, extreme weather

The governor's office said the emergency declaration will help ensure the availability of vital resources to help combat fires burning at each end of the state. 

DA's office charges homeless man with starting Ranch 2 Fire in Azusa

The man accused of starting a brush fire in Azusa has been charged with two felonies, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office announced Tuesday. 

Ranch 2 Fire burning in Azusa grows to 4,300 acres

The Ranch 2 Fire in Azusa grew to 4,300 acres as of Wednesday evening and is 19% contained, as it threatened radio repeaters on Pine Mountain Peak.

Crews battling fire near Lake Piru

Firefighters are battling a blaze that has quickly spread to 3,000 acres with structures threatened near Lake Piru in Ventura County, fire officials said Wednesday evening.

Firefighters near full containment of Apple Valley in Cherry Valley

The U.S. Forest Service expects to have full control Monday of the Apple Fire, which broke out in Cherry Valley more than two weeks ago and quickly spread into the San Bernardino National Forest.

Homeless man arrested for allegedly starting wildfire in Azusa

A homeless man suspected of intentionally starting the Ranch 2 Fire in Azusa surrendered to authorities on Sunday.

Lightning strikes at Lake Fire threaten containment lines

Over a hundred lighting strikes from thunderstorms started spot fires in the Angeles National Forest, were firefighters worked in 100+ degree temperatures to contain the spreading of the Lake Fire.

Homeless man suspected of intentionally starting fire in Azusa

A homeless man suspected of intentionally starting the Ranch 2 Fire in Azusa is being sought by authorities on Saturday.  

Suspect sought in connection with Azusa blaze

A 36-year-old homeless man, who authorities believe to be violent, is wanted by authorities for questioning "in connection to starting'' the 1,500-acre fire burning in Azusa, which investigators have determined to be arson.

Fire breaks out in Cleveland National Forest near Corona

A wildfire erupted Thursday on a mountainside in the Cleveland National Forest just south of Corona. 

Firefighters contain 'Fort Fire' near Lebec

A fire that burned along the west side of the southbound 5 Freeway, south of Grapevine Road prompted the California Highway Patrol to close down one lane Thursday afternoon. It has since reopened after firefighters contained the blaze.

Dog lost during Apple Fire reunites with his owner

A Riverside County Animal Services worker reunited a Banning man with his dog that a firefighter rescued in the Apple Fire.  

OC firefighters rescue little dog lost during Apple Fire, reunited with owner

Tears of joy after a lost dog was rescued from the Apple Fire by Orange County firefighters has been reunited with his owner, officials said Tuesday.

Cherry Valley siblings recall 'Apple Fire' closing in on their home

Two siblings in Cherry Valley were faced with trying to protect their home when the Apple Fire closed in on their property.