Death toll rises to 76 in California fire with winds ahead

CHICO, Calif. (AP) - Northern California crews battling the country's deadliest wildfire in a century were bracing for strong winds, with gusts up to 50 miles per hour, creating the potential to erode gains they have made in containing a disaster that has killed at least 76 and leveled a town.

Trump to travel to California to meet with victims of deadly wildfires

President Donald Trump will travel to California on Saturday to meet with victims of the deadly wildfires that have scorched the state.

Woolsey Fire burns more than 98,000 acres, 62 percent contained; firefighter struck by vehicle

Fire crews passed the half-way mark Thursday in their fight against the massive Woolsey Fire, and a firefighter battling the blaze was struck by a vehicle in Ventura County.

Woolsey Fire burns 98,362 acres with 52 percent containment

In its seventh day, the Woolsey Fire continued to burn as crews battled a flare-up in Point Mugu State Park in Ventura County and authorities investigated the discovery of a body in the Agoura Hills area.

Third body found in Woolsey Fire burn area

The death toll from the massive Woolsey Fire burning in Ventura and Los Angeles counties appeared to have risen Wednesday to three after the discovery of a body in the Agoura Hills area.

Paradise Gone: Drone video shows Camp Fire's destruction

Officials allowed Fox 40 and other media outlets to fly drones over Paradise on Tuesday morning. The drone video shows essentially everything in the town - which includes thousands of businesses and homes - was destroyed. 

Disney donates $500K to help those impacted by California wildfires

The Walt Disney Company donated $500,000 to help those impacted by wildfires burning in California, the company announced Tuesday.

Sierra Fire held to 147 acres in Rialto area

A brush fire that broke out in Rialto was being held Wednesday morning at 147 acres, fire officials said.

Sheriff: Six Camp Fire-related arrests made on charges including looting

Adding insult to injury in a situation that has caused panic, grief and devastation, Butte County Sheriff's coroner announced the arrest of six suspects at Tuesday's daily briefing on the deadly Camp Fire. 

California man finds wife's wedding ring in destroyed home

The news out of California has been devastating and seeing so many people lose everything has been heartbreaking. But for one California man, who returned to the rubble of where his house once stood, there's a glimmer of hope.

'Peak Fire' breaks out along 118 Freeway near Simi Valley

A fast-moving, 105-acre brush fire broke out Monday along the 118 Freeway near the Los Angeles/Ventura county line in Simi Valley.

What to do if you are affected by wildfires, explained by California's insurance commissioner

California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones appeared Tuesday on Good Day LA to discuss what you can do if you have been evacuated by wildfire, the steps to take if your home was damaged, as well as how to prepare for the future.

Southern California wildfires: How to help those who are affected

The Southern California wildfires have forced thousands of people from their homes and the damage left behind is devastating. Here’s how you can help those who have been impacted.

MAPS: Where the wildfires are burning in SoCal

Use these interactive maps to see where the wildfires are burning across Southern California. 

Blues Traveler donates $5,000 to LA County Fire Department Foundation, encourages others to match

American rock band Blues Traveler was set to perform on Good Day LA Tuesday morning, but due to the new Woolsey Fire flare up happening near Thousand Oaks, FOX 11 News has postponed their performance.  Blues Traveler instead made a donation to help firefighters.

Drone video shows devastating Woolsey Fire damage in Malibu

One Malibu resident got drone shots of the damage caused by the Woolsey Fire from his own backyard that has scorched more than 91,500 acres.

Woolsey Fire grows to 93,662 acres, 30 percent contained

On its fifth day Monday, the fire burned 93,662 acres and is thirty percent contained, according to Cal Fire.

Death toll rises to 44 in California wildfires

At least 42 people were confirmed dead in the wildfire that turned the Northern California town of Paradise and outlying areas into hell on earth, making it the deadliest blaze in state history. The search for bodies continued Monday.