Red Flag warnings end Friday in LA County, but wildfire risk remains
Twelve straight days of red flag warnings in Los Angeles County came to an end Friday morning, but the risk of wildfire isn't over yet.
Twelve straight days of red flag warnings in Los Angeles County came to an end Friday morning, but the risk of wildfire isn't over yet.
An up-close look at the LAFD firefighting drones and how they help
The Los Angeles Fire Department provided an up-close look at how it's deploying drones in firefighting operations.
The Los Angeles Fire Department provided an up-close look at how it's deploying drones in firefighting operations.
Skirball Fire caused by illegal camping fire, officials say
Authorities are nearing full containment Wednesday of the week-old Skirball Fire, which was determined to have been caused by "an illegal cooking fire'' at a homeless encampment in a brush area next to where Sepulveda Boulevard crosses under the San Diego (405) Freeway.
Authorities are nearing full containment Wednesday of the week-old Skirball Fire, which was determined to have been caused by "an illegal cooking fire'' at a homeless encampment in a brush area next to where Sepulveda Boulevard crosses under the San Diego (405) Freeway.
'Creek Fire' burns 15,600 acres above Sylmar; 95% contained
The Creek Fire that destroyed dozens of homes and burned more than 15,600 acres this week is now 95 percent contained, authorities said.
The Creek Fire that destroyed dozens of homes and burned more than 15,600 acres this week is now 95 percent contained, authorities said.
Liberty fire burns 300 acres, 100% contained
Fire crews battled a 300 acre rapidly moving brush fire in the Murrieta area Thursday afternoon, forcing schools to close and residents to evacuate.
Fire crews battled a 300 acre rapidly moving brush fire in the Murrieta area Thursday afternoon, forcing schools to close and residents to evacuate.
'Rye Fire' burns 6,049 acres in Santa Clarita; 90 percent contained
The Rye Fire, a 3-day-old wind-driven blaze in Santa Clarita, was 90 percent contained Thursday after destroying at least one structure and scorching 6,049 acres, authorities said.
The Rye Fire, a 3-day-old wind-driven blaze in Santa Clarita, was 90 percent contained Thursday after destroying at least one structure and scorching 6,049 acres, authorities said.
Lilac Fire has burned 4,100 acres, 60 percent contained, all evacuations lifted
A dangerous fast-moving brush fire burning in northern San Diego County on Thursday scorched 4,100 acres, destroying several homes and at least 23,000 people have been evacuated.
A dangerous fast-moving brush fire burning in northern San Diego County on Thursday scorched 4,100 acres, destroying several homes and at least 23,000 people have been evacuated.
SoCal wildfire victims get help with donations of food and water
Over the last several days more than 1,000 volunteers have helped collect and distribute food, water, clothes and toiletries donated by the community to those in need.
Over the last several days more than 1,000 volunteers have helped collect and distribute food, water, clothes and toiletries donated by the community to those in need.
Lilac Fire burns through San Luis Rey Downs leaving horses dead or missing, some rescued
A routine day at an elite training center for racehorses transformed into terror and chaos in minutes, with hundreds of thoroughbreds stampeding out of their stalls in a desperate attempt to flee a Southern California wildfire that set their barns ablaze.
A routine day at an elite training center for racehorses transformed into terror and chaos in minutes, with hundreds of thoroughbreds stampeding out of their stalls in a desperate attempt to flee a Southern California wildfire that set their barns ablaze.
LAFD deploys drones 'for first time ever' to assess wildfire threat
For the first time, the Los Angeles Fire Department on Thursday deployed drones to help coordinate its battle against a pair of wildfires threatening homes in the city.
For the first time, the Los Angeles Fire Department on Thursday deployed drones to help coordinate its battle against a pair of wildfires threatening homes in the city.
More evacuations as 'Thomas Fire' churns along Ventura County coast
Residents are being ordered to evacuate a tiny beachfront community northwest of Los Angeles where a huge wildfire is churning down hillsides toward seaside homes.
Residents are being ordered to evacuate a tiny beachfront community northwest of Los Angeles where a huge wildfire is churning down hillsides toward seaside homes.
Man bravely rescues tiny bunny from massive California flames
A California man risked his life to save a bunny rabbit that was hopping into the flames of the wildfires burning in Ventura County, California, and the daring rescue was caught on video.
A California man risked his life to save a bunny rabbit that was hopping into the flames of the wildfires burning in Ventura County, California, and the daring rescue was caught on video.
Lyft offering free rides to evacuees of SoCal fires
Lyft is offering free rides to evacuees displaced by the SoCal fires.
Lyft is offering free rides to evacuees displaced by the SoCal fires.
Evacuations lifted for 260-acre Little Mountain area fire in San Bernardino
The wind-driven wildfire that erupted in the Little Mountain area of San Bernardino grew to 100 acres with zero percent containment Tuesday afternoon, according to San Bernardino County fire officials.
The wind-driven wildfire that erupted in the Little Mountain area of San Bernardino grew to 100 acres with zero percent containment Tuesday afternoon, according to San Bernardino County fire officials.
A look back at the 1961 Bel Air Fire
There is a history in the Santa Monica Mountains of seasonal wildfire threats. The Skirball Fire is nowhere near as devastating as the one that tore through the neighborhood back when John F. Kennedy was president.
There is a history in the Santa Monica Mountains of seasonal wildfire threats. The Skirball Fire is nowhere near as devastating as the one that tore through the neighborhood back when John F. Kennedy was president.
Family who lost home in fire finds family wedding ring among the rubble
Residents are returning Wednesday to what's left of their homes in parts of Ventura, and in many cases there is nothing left.
Residents are returning Wednesday to what's left of their homes in parts of Ventura, and in many cases there is nothing left.
Horse recovering after falling in crevice during fires in Sylmar
A horse fell and got stuck in a small crevice Tuesday morning as it ran from the Creek Fire raging near Sylmar and it is now recovering.
A horse fell and got stuck in a small crevice Tuesday morning as it ran from the Creek Fire raging near Sylmar and it is now recovering.
'It's a calling.' Ventura County Fire captain talks firefighting
Ventura County Fire Captain Tony McHale is the kind of guy you want to come to the rescue if you're in trouble.
Ventura County Fire Captain Tony McHale is the kind of guy you want to come to the rescue if you're in trouble.
Powerful winds and low humidity increase fire danger in SoCal
The "strongest'' Santa Ana windstorm so far this season entered its second day Tuesday, churning up powerful winds and threatening Los Angeles and Orange counties with wildfires amid low humidity levels.
The "strongest'' Santa Ana windstorm so far this season entered its second day Tuesday, churning up powerful winds and threatening Los Angeles and Orange counties with wildfires amid low humidity levels.
OC fire officials reveal causes of Canyon Fire and Canyon Fire 2
Anaheim fire officials said Monday a small blaze that was spotted the night before the Canyon Fire 2 erupted in the Anaheim Hills was not the cause of the brush fire that ultimately destroyed more than two dozen structures.
Anaheim fire officials said Monday a small blaze that was spotted the night before the Canyon Fire 2 erupted in the Anaheim Hills was not the cause of the brush fire that ultimately destroyed more than two dozen structures.