'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Man saves mule from freezing pool after devastating California wildfire
Jeff Hill lost everything in the Camp Fire. But he and a friend were able to rescue a freezing mule.
Jeff Hill lost everything in the Camp Fire. But he and a friend were able to rescue a freezing mule.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.