Brush fire ignites in Malibu; no structures threatened

Brush fire ignites in Malibu; no structures threatened

Firefighters battled a massive brush fire in Malibu that broke out Friday morning near Pacific Coast Highway and Sweetwater Canyon Road. 

Firefighters battled a massive brush fire in Malibu that broke out Friday morning near Pacific Coast Highway and Sweetwater Canyon Road. 

Leonardo DiCaprio-backed fund pledges $5M in aid for Amazon wildfires

Leonardo DiCaprio-backed fund pledges $5M in aid for Amazon wildfires

Leonardo DiCaprio has joined with other philanthropists in pledging $5 million through their environmental foundation to aid the Amazon as massive wildfires continue to burn across the region.

Leonardo DiCaprio has joined with other philanthropists in pledging $5 million through their environmental foundation to aid the Amazon as massive wildfires continue to burn across the region.

Fire crews battle large brush fire near Eagle Rock; evacuations lifted

Fire crews battle large brush fire near Eagle Rock; evacuations lifted

The Los Angeles Fire Department is battling a large brush fire near Eagle Rock that has scorched at least 30 acres and is 25 percent contained, according to the Glendale Fire Department.

The Los Angeles Fire Department is battling a large brush fire near Eagle Rock that has scorched at least 30 acres and is 25 percent contained, according to the Glendale Fire Department.

Crews battling brush fire in Pacific Palisades

Crews battling brush fire in Pacific Palisades

Los Angeles firefighters are battling a 2-acre brush fire that broke out Tuesday afternoon in Pacific Palisades.

Los Angeles firefighters are battling a 2-acre brush fire that broke out Tuesday afternoon in Pacific Palisades.

Large brush fire burning alongside 210 Freeway in Sylmar

Large brush fire burning alongside 210 Freeway in Sylmar

Firefighters battled a brush fire along the westbound 210 Freeway in the Sylmar area of Los Angeles Friday afternoon.

Firefighters battled a brush fire along the westbound 210 Freeway in the Sylmar area of Los Angeles Friday afternoon.

Brush fire burning in Lake Elsinore

Brush fire burning in Lake Elsinore

A 94-acre brush fire being called the Toro Fire is burning in Lake Elsinore. It is 85 percent contained as of 8:15 a.m. Tuesday. Forward progress on the fire has been stopped.

A 94-acre brush fire being called the Toro Fire is burning in Lake Elsinore. It is 85 percent contained as of 8:15 a.m. Tuesday. Forward progress on the fire has been stopped.

Crews battling brush fire burning along I-5 near Castaic

Crews battling brush fire burning along I-5 near Castaic

Firefighters are working to knock down a brush fire that sparked along Interstate 5 near Castaic Saturday afternoon. 

Firefighters are working to knock down a brush fire that sparked along Interstate 5 near Castaic Saturday afternoon. 

Firefighters stop progress in Chino Hills brush fire

Firefighters stop progress in Chino Hills brush fire

Firefighters stopped the progression of a brush fire, dubbed the "Star Fire," in Chino Hills, officials announced Monday. 

Firefighters stopped the progression of a brush fire, dubbed the "Star Fire," in Chino Hills, officials announced Monday. 

Several agencies battling brush fire in Chino Hills

Several agencies battling brush fire in Chino Hills

Multiple fire agencies are battling a blaze dubbed the 'Star Fire' in Chino Hills on Sunday afternoon whch threatened several homes.

Multiple fire agencies are battling a blaze dubbed the 'Star Fire' in Chino Hills on Sunday afternoon whch threatened several homes.

Small brush fire near Bel-Air believed to be arson

Small brush fire near Bel-Air believed to be arson

Arson may be to blame for a small brush fire that forced crews to make water drops along the 405 freeway Sunday afternoon. But the fire stirred some frightening memories for people who live in the area. 

Arson may be to blame for a small brush fire that forced crews to make water drops along the 405 freeway Sunday afternoon. But the fire stirred some frightening memories for people who live in the area. 

Property owners near burn areas prepare for weekend storms
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Property owners near burn areas prepare for weekend storms

FOX 11 caught up with one property owner in Latigo Canyon -- a place that?s already seen mud flow. The homeowner is there with his tractor hauling out the debris, preparing for anything that could happen this weekend with the rainstorms.

FOX 11 caught up with one property owner in Latigo Canyon -- a place that?s already seen mud flow. The homeowner is there with his tractor hauling out the debris, preparing for anything that could happen this weekend with the rainstorms.

PG&E files for bankruptcy amid California wildfire lawsuits

PG&E files for bankruptcy amid California wildfire lawsuits

Pacific Gas & Electric Corp., the nation's biggest utility, filed for bankruptcy reorganization Tuesday in a bid to relieve itself of some of the billions of dollars in damages it could face as a result of California's devastating wildfires.

Pacific Gas & Electric Corp., the nation's biggest utility, filed for bankruptcy reorganization Tuesday in a bid to relieve itself of some of the billions of dollars in damages it could face as a result of California's devastating wildfires.

Mandatory evacuation orders issued for Woolsey Fire burn areas

Mandatory evacuation orders issued for Woolsey Fire burn areas

A Pacific storm struck the Southland on Monday, generating rain and snow, creating treacherous travel conditions across the area and raising fears of flooding and mudslides in areas stripped bare by the Woolsey and Holy fires.

A Pacific storm struck the Southland on Monday, generating rain and snow, creating treacherous travel conditions across the area and raising fears of flooding and mudslides in areas stripped bare by the Woolsey and Holy fires.

Colorado man and daughter deliver RVs to Camp Fire victims left homeless

Colorado man and daughter deliver RVs to Camp Fire victims left homeless

The fire is out, and this week students began returning to school, as those affected by the Camp Fire in Butte County seek some sense of normalcy. But for the thousands of residents who lost everything in the deadliest and most destructive inferno ever to hit California, it's still a long way before they can even begin piecing their lives back together.

The fire is out, and this week students began returning to school, as those affected by the Camp Fire in Butte County seek some sense of normalcy. But for the thousands of residents who lost everything in the deadliest and most destructive inferno ever to hit California, it's still a long way before they can even begin piecing their lives back together.

In Depth: Firefighters talk about the recent fires, a horse coat, and convicts

In Depth: Firefighters talk about the recent fires, a horse coat, and convicts

In light of the fires and the recent Federal report on Global Warming we brought firefighters from 4 different agencies to talk about what all of us in Southern California need to understand about the future of wildfires.

In light of the fires and the recent Federal report on Global Warming we brought firefighters from 4 different agencies to talk about what all of us in Southern California need to understand about the future of wildfires.