Wildfire resources: Links and information for Ventura, LA counties
Whether you’ve been affected by the southern California fires or know someone who has, you’re probably searching for updated information on closures, evacuation orders and more. Here’s a list of where to get information for both Ventura and LA counties.
Whether you’ve been affected by the southern California fires or know someone who has, you’re probably searching for updated information on closures, evacuation orders and more. Here’s a list of where to get information for both Ventura and LA counties.
Smoke advisory remains in effect Monday due to Woolsey Fire
A smoke advisory remained in effect Monday due to the Woolsey Fire, which was causing unhealthy air quality affecting everyone in areas directly impacted by smoke, including coastal Los Angeles County, the San Fernando Valley, the Santa Clarita Valley, the San Gabriel Valley, the San Gabriel Mountains and the Pomona-Walnut Valley.
A smoke advisory remained in effect Monday due to the Woolsey Fire, which was causing unhealthy air quality affecting everyone in areas directly impacted by smoke, including coastal Los Angeles County, the San Fernando Valley, the Santa Clarita Valley, the San Gabriel Valley, the San Gabriel Mountains and the Pomona-Walnut Valley.
Some residents in Woolsey Fire area urged to boil water
Some residents within the Woolsey Fire area have been advised to boil tap water amid the massive firefighting efforts.
Some residents within the Woolsey Fire area have been advised to boil tap water amid the massive firefighting efforts.
Gerard Butler's Malibu house 'half-gone,' others await fire's toll
Celebrities whose coastal homes have been damaged or destroyed in a Southern California wildfire or were forced to flee from the flames expressed sympathy and solidarity with less-famous people hurt worse by the state's deadly blazes, and gave their gratitude to firefighters who kept them safe.
Celebrities whose coastal homes have been damaged or destroyed in a Southern California wildfire or were forced to flee from the flames expressed sympathy and solidarity with less-famous people hurt worse by the state's deadly blazes, and gave their gratitude to firefighters who kept them safe.
"The only safe place is the ocean": Death toll rises to 31 in California wildfires
MALIBU, Calif. (AP) -- Strong Santa Ana winds returned to Southern California on Sunday, causing flare-ups of a huge wildfire that has scorched a string of communities west of Los Angeles, but no additional structures were believed to have been lost, authorities said.
MALIBU, Calif. (AP) -- Strong Santa Ana winds returned to Southern California on Sunday, causing flare-ups of a huge wildfire that has scorched a string of communities west of Los Angeles, but no additional structures were believed to have been lost, authorities said.
Woolsey Fire burns 83,275 acres, 10 percent contained
The Woolsey Fire, pushed by strong Santa Ana winds, burned 83,275 acres and is ten percent contained as of Sunday as it burned through Los Angeles and Ventura counties.
The Woolsey Fire, pushed by strong Santa Ana winds, burned 83,275 acres and is ten percent contained as of Sunday as it burned through Los Angeles and Ventura counties.
The latest on what we know on the Woolsey Fire
Here's what we know: The fire is now ten percent contained. It's burned more than 83,000 acres. The latest count shows 177 structures have been destroyed. Some evacuations have been lifted. And two confirmed fatalities so far.
Here's what we know: The fire is now ten percent contained. It's burned more than 83,000 acres. The latest count shows 177 structures have been destroyed. Some evacuations have been lifted. And two confirmed fatalities so far.
Firefighters endure for return of Santa Ana Winds
Firefighters battling the deadly Woolsey Fire in Los Angeles and Ventura counties prepared for a return of dangerous Santa Ana winds that could drive the blaze farther as they work to save lives and homes.
Firefighters battling the deadly Woolsey Fire in Los Angeles and Ventura counties prepared for a return of dangerous Santa Ana winds that could drive the blaze farther as they work to save lives and homes.
14 more bodies found, bringing death toll in Paradise fire to 23
PARADISE, CALIFORNIA (Fox 32 News) - Fourteen more bodies were found in Paradise, California, on Saturday, bringing the death toll from a wildfire to 23.
PARADISE, CALIFORNIA (Fox 32 News) - Fourteen more bodies were found in Paradise, California, on Saturday, bringing the death toll from a wildfire to 23.
Woolsey Fire mobilizes animal rescue community
The Woolsey Fire that has burned more than 83,000 acres, destroyed at least 177 homes and forced the evacuation of more than 265,000 people in Los Angeles and Ventura counties is also mobilizing the localanimal rescue community, as volunteers scrambled to find shelter for thousands of small pets and large animals alike.
The Woolsey Fire that has burned more than 83,000 acres, destroyed at least 177 homes and forced the evacuation of more than 265,000 people in Los Angeles and Ventura counties is also mobilizing the localanimal rescue community, as volunteers scrambled to find shelter for thousands of small pets and large animals alike.
Officials urge residents to help with cash donations, stay out of fire zone
Southland residents interested in helping local fire victims were urged to contribute money rather than goods to nonprofit organizations working directly with victims.
Southland residents interested in helping local fire victims were urged to contribute money rather than goods to nonprofit organizations working directly with victims.
Hill Fire holding at 4,500 acres, 25% contained
The Hill Fire, which broke out Thursday afternoon northwest of Thousand Oaks, was holding at about 4,500 acres and was 25 percent contained as of Saturday, officials said.
The Hill Fire, which broke out Thursday afternoon northwest of Thousand Oaks, was holding at about 4,500 acres and was 25 percent contained as of Saturday, officials said.
President Trump threatens to withhold federal payments to Calif. because of 'poor' forest management
With over a quarter-million people evacuated from their potentially destroyed homes and at least 11 lives lost to active California wildfires, President Trump is threatening to withhold federal payments to California, claiming its forest management is "so poor."
With over a quarter-million people evacuated from their potentially destroyed homes and at least 11 lives lost to active California wildfires, President Trump is threatening to withhold federal payments to California, claiming its forest management is "so poor."
Two bodies discovered in Malibu, unclear if deaths are fire-related
Detectives investigated Saturday the reported deaths of two people in Malibu within the Woosley Fire area, but could not confirm whether the deaths were fire-related.
Detectives investigated Saturday the reported deaths of two people in Malibu within the Woosley Fire area, but could not confirm whether the deaths were fire-related.
Smoke, hot spots visible from space
Hot spots, plumes of smoke, and changes in the landscape due to wildfires in California are on dramatic display thanks to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Environmental Satellites.
Hot spots, plumes of smoke, and changes in the landscape due to wildfires in California are on dramatic display thanks to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Environmental Satellites.
Arrests made in two looting incidents as Woolsey Fire continues to burn
Officials said there have been two incidents of looting as the 70,000-acre Woolsey Fire continues to burn through Ventura and Los Angeles counties.
Officials said there have been two incidents of looting as the 70,000-acre Woolsey Fire continues to burn through Ventura and Los Angeles counties.
Calmer winds offer chance to slow SoCal fire
Firefighters hoped a narrow window of calm Saturday would give them a chance to block Southern California wildfires that have marched on an inexorable path of destruction toward the sea, burning everything from mobile homes to mansions.
Firefighters hoped a narrow window of calm Saturday would give them a chance to block Southern California wildfires that have marched on an inexorable path of destruction toward the sea, burning everything from mobile homes to mansions.
Martin Sheen found after son Charlie tweeted he couldn't find his parents during wildfire
Actor Charlie Sheen tweeted he was concerned about locating his parents, after the fire spread out of control in the Malibu area near Los Angeles on Friday.
Actor Charlie Sheen tweeted he was concerned about locating his parents, after the fire spread out of control in the Malibu area near Los Angeles on Friday.
Camp Fire now most destructive wildfire in California history; 9 dead
The Butte County Sheriff's Coroner confirmed nine fatalities stemming from the 90,000 acre Camp Fire that began early Thursday morning just east of the town of Paradise, California.
The Butte County Sheriff's Coroner confirmed nine fatalities stemming from the 90,000 acre Camp Fire that began early Thursday morning just east of the town of Paradise, California.
Lyft partners with United Way, 2-1-1 to offer 'relief rides' in fire burn areas
The ride-hailing company Lyft has partnered with United Way and 2-1-1 to offer "relief rides" in the Ventura and Los Angeles County areas in response to the fires.
The ride-hailing company Lyft has partnered with United Way and 2-1-1 to offer "relief rides" in the Ventura and Los Angeles County areas in response to the fires.