7,500-acre 'Canyon Fire 2' reaches 25 percent containment
Overnight water drops were made Tuesday to battle a wind-driven brush fire that has destroyed at least 24 structures and forced the evacuation of thousands of residents while scorching about 6,000 acres in the Anaheim Hills, fire commanders said.
Overnight water drops were made Tuesday to battle a wind-driven brush fire that has destroyed at least 24 structures and forced the evacuation of thousands of residents while scorching about 6,000 acres in the Anaheim Hills, fire commanders said.
Firefighters making progress against 7,500 acre 'Canyon Fire 2'
Firefighters have reached 25 percent containment of the Canyon Fire 2, which has blackened 7,500 acres, and officials hope to get evacuated residents back in their homes by Tuesday night.
Firefighters have reached 25 percent containment of the Canyon Fire 2, which has blackened 7,500 acres, and officials hope to get evacuated residents back in their homes by Tuesday night.
Red flag warnings end but brush fires remain a danger in SoCal
Powerful Santa Ana winds buffeted the Southland Monday and -- combined with relatively high temperatures, low humidity and the presence of very dry vegetation -- created the threat of wildfire, the National Weather Service said.
Powerful Santa Ana winds buffeted the Southland Monday and -- combined with relatively high temperatures, low humidity and the presence of very dry vegetation -- created the threat of wildfire, the National Weather Service said.
More than a dozen wildfires race through Northern California, death toll expected to rise
Governor Jerry Brown on Monday declared a state of emergency for much of Northern California because of the multiple wildfires racing through the region.
Governor Jerry Brown on Monday declared a state of emergency for much of Northern California because of the multiple wildfires racing through the region.
Crews continue to battle 2000 acre Canyon Fire; 15 percent contained
Crews continued making air drops Tuesday on a wind-fanned wildfire adjacent to the Riverside (91) Freeway on the Orange-Riverside county border that has scorched about 2,000 acres, prompting the evacuation of some 1,500 people from around 500 Riverside County homes.
Crews continued making air drops Tuesday on a wind-fanned wildfire adjacent to the Riverside (91) Freeway on the Orange-Riverside county border that has scorched about 2,000 acres, prompting the evacuation of some 1,500 people from around 500 Riverside County homes.
Day 2 of the Canyon Fire: Firefighters and residents concerned
Day 2 of the "Canyon Fire" was a day of second guessing the wind after more than 24-hours of conditions that sent flames dangerously close to homes and caused authorities to order the evacuation of some 300 affecting some 1500 people.
Day 2 of the "Canyon Fire" was a day of second guessing the wind after more than 24-hours of conditions that sent flames dangerously close to homes and caused authorities to order the evacuation of some 300 affecting some 1500 people.
Firefighters gaining control over 7,003 acre La Tuna fire
A massive brush fire burning downhill in the Sun Valley and Burbank area is being called the biggest fire in the history of the city of Los Angeles.
A massive brush fire burning downhill in the Sun Valley and Burbank area is being called the biggest fire in the history of the city of Los Angeles.
Drone interferes with LA firefighters
At a news update Monday morning Los Angeles firefighters warned that a drone had interfered with their work on the La Tuna Fire that continues to burn.
At a news update Monday morning Los Angeles firefighters warned that a drone had interfered with their work on the La Tuna Fire that continues to burn.
Memorial held for Inland Empire firefighter who died battling Montana fire
Hundreds of firefighters from across the country attended a ceremony at a Montana airport during which the body of 29-year-old California Hot Shot Brent Witham was loaded onto a U.S. Forest Service Sherpa plane to be returned to California.
Hundreds of firefighters from across the country attended a ceremony at a Montana airport during which the body of 29-year-old California Hot Shot Brent Witham was loaded onto a U.S. Forest Service Sherpa plane to be returned to California.
Campsite evacuations ordered in 150-acre Lake Elsinore brush fire
A brush fire near Lake Elsinore is causing evacuations in the area.
A brush fire near Lake Elsinore is causing evacuations in the area.
Smoke gustnado forms during Gorman brush fire
What started as a spot fire Friday afternoon along the northbound Golden State (5) Freeway south of Gorman Road in Gorman has grown into a 25-acre brush fire.
What started as a spot fire Friday afternoon along the northbound Golden State (5) Freeway south of Gorman Road in Gorman has grown into a 25-acre brush fire.
Fast moving brush fire scorches 350-acres along Highland hillside
A brush fire burning out of control in the hillside near Highland. As of early Friday evening, about 350-acres have burned.
A brush fire burning out of control in the hillside near Highland. As of early Friday evening, about 350-acres have burned.
Brush fire scorches 20-acres in the Newhall area
A fire that went to three alarms scorched about 10 acres of brush and burned an outbuilding on Thursday in the Newhall Pass area, authorities said.
A fire that went to three alarms scorched about 10 acres of brush and burned an outbuilding on Thursday in the Newhall Pass area, authorities said.
4th of July wildfires
It's not just fireworks lighting up the skies on the 4th of July. It's also wildfires that broke out across the Southland .
It's not just fireworks lighting up the skies on the 4th of July. It's also wildfires that broke out across the Southland .
Brush fires scorch hills of Calabasas, Malibu Canyon; Portion of Topanga Canyon Blvd closed
Two multi-alarm brush fires -- one near Calabasas and another in the Topanga area broke out Thursday afternoon within minutes and about nine miles from one another, but neither immediately threatened structures.
Two multi-alarm brush fires -- one near Calabasas and another in the Topanga area broke out Thursday afternoon within minutes and about nine miles from one another, but neither immediately threatened structures.
Brush fire scorches Burbank hillside; 80 percent contained
A brush fire broke out Wednesday on a hillside in Burbank, prompting mandatory evacuations as the flames burned near homes.
A brush fire broke out Wednesday on a hillside in Burbank, prompting mandatory evacuations as the flames burned near homes.
Firefighters battle 902-acre 'Mart Fire' in Highland; 15 percent contained
Another fire breaks out in Southern California. Firefighters are battling a 300-acre brush fire in Highland called the 'Mart Fire.'
Another fire breaks out in Southern California. Firefighters are battling a 300-acre brush fire in Highland called the 'Mart Fire.'
'Manzanita' wildfire scorches 5,000 acres south of Beaumont; 10 percent contained
Firefighters working in high temperatures are battling a wildfire in the Beaumont area of Riverside County about 80 miles east of Los Angeles.
Firefighters working in high temperatures are battling a wildfire in the Beaumont area of Riverside County about 80 miles east of Los Angeles.
Crews continue fight against 800-acre brush fire in Santa Clarita; 75 percent contained
Los Angeles County firefighters are battling a third-alarm brush fire at the southbound Antelope Valley (14) Freeway at Placerita Canyon Road in Santa Clarita that has rapidly grown to 500-acres.
Los Angeles County firefighters are battling a third-alarm brush fire at the southbound Antelope Valley (14) Freeway at Placerita Canyon Road in Santa Clarita that has rapidly grown to 500-acres.
Holcomb wildfire near Big Bear acreage increases to 1,540, containment at 10 percent
A brush fire has erupted in the Holcomb Valley near Big Bear on Monday afternoon. What started at 10-acres burned - fire officials now say it has scorched over 1,200-acres and is growing rapidly.
A brush fire has erupted in the Holcomb Valley near Big Bear on Monday afternoon. What started at 10-acres burned - fire officials now say it has scorched over 1,200-acres and is growing rapidly.