Late summer heat wave strikes SoCal, wildfire threat lingers
The threat of wildfire hovered over the Southland Monday because of gusty winds, low humidity, and the possibility of dry lightning, forecasters said.
The threat of wildfire hovered over the Southland Monday because of gusty winds, low humidity, and the possibility of dry lightning, forecasters said.
'Bluecut' Fire now 85 percent contained; all evacuation orders lifted
All mandatory evacuation orders were lifted Sunday for residents affected by a massive San Bernardino County wildfire that drove thousands from their homes.
All mandatory evacuation orders were lifted Sunday for residents affected by a massive San Bernardino County wildfire that drove thousands from their homes.
'Bluecut' wildfire destroys iconic Summit Inn along Route 66
The fast-moving ‘Bluecut’ wildfire destroys an iconic pit stop in the Cajon Pass. The historic Summit Inn restaurant at the top of the pass went up in flames Tuesday afternoon.
The fast-moving ‘Bluecut’ wildfire destroys an iconic pit stop in the Cajon Pass. The historic Summit Inn restaurant at the top of the pass went up in flames Tuesday afternoon.
Lake County arson suspect arrested; containment expected Sunday
A wildfire raging through dry brush and grass in Northern California has crossed a road and is moving north into a town of about 1,200, a blaze the has prompted evacuations from rural Lake County and has destroyed homes.
A wildfire raging through dry brush and grass in Northern California has crossed a road and is moving north into a town of about 1,200, a blaze the has prompted evacuations from rural Lake County and has destroyed homes.
2 Super Scooper aircraft land in LA County ahead of wildfire season
Two giant water-dropping Super Scooper aircraft have landed in Los Angeles as county firefighters gear up for wildfire season.
Two giant water-dropping Super Scooper aircraft have landed in Los Angeles as county firefighters gear up for wildfire season.
'Pilot Fire': 11 square miles burn in San Bernardino Mountains
The 'Pilot' wildfire has surged in size and put thousands of homes in potential peril.
The 'Pilot' wildfire has surged in size and put thousands of homes in potential peril.
'Pilot Fire' smoke triggers watery, itchy eyes
Day three of the "Pilot Fire" in San Bernardino County was more of the same. The fire continued its advance and, in advance of that, smoke barreled into nearby communities making for bad air quality.
Day three of the "Pilot Fire" in San Bernardino County was more of the same. The fire continued its advance and, in advance of that, smoke barreled into nearby communities making for bad air quality.
Soberanes Fire near Big Sur rages on; sparks decline in tourism
Lodge managers and cafe owners along California's dramatic Big Sur coast were looking at a summer of jittery guests and cancelled bookings after fire officials warned that crews will likely be battling a wildfire raging in steep, forested ridges just to the north for another month.
Lodge managers and cafe owners along California's dramatic Big Sur coast were looking at a summer of jittery guests and cancelled bookings after fire officials warned that crews will likely be battling a wildfire raging in steep, forested ridges just to the north for another month.
Sand Fire reaches 93 percent containment, officials say
Firefighters have nearly encircled the raging Sand Fire, which has burned nearly 39,000 acres but is 93 percent contained Saturday, according to the U.S. Forest Service.
Firefighters have nearly encircled the raging Sand Fire, which has burned nearly 39,000 acres but is 93 percent contained Saturday, according to the U.S. Forest Service.
Residents of the 'Sand Fire' accuse hotel website of price gouging
Residents who live near the Sand Fire say a hotel booking site seemed to take advantage of those who needed rooms during the mandatory evacuation order.
Residents who live near the Sand Fire say a hotel booking site seemed to take advantage of those who needed rooms during the mandatory evacuation order.
Governor declares state of emergency for the 38,000 acre 'Sand Fire'
With the majority of evacuated residents back home Wednesday, fire crews were working to add to their hard-fought progress against the deadly Sand Fire in the Santa Clarita area.
With the majority of evacuated residents back home Wednesday, fire crews were working to add to their hard-fought progress against the deadly Sand Fire in the Santa Clarita area.
Lucky couple returns to home intact in Erskine Fire
Starting noon Monday evacuation orders due to the Erskine Fire were lifted for people in Yankee Canyon and Mountain Mesa.
Starting noon Monday evacuation orders due to the Erskine Fire were lifted for people in Yankee Canyon and Mountain Mesa.
Brush fire burning near Laguna Beach 75 percent contained
Laguna Canyon Road was closed Sunday by a brush fire that broke out in the Laguna Coast Wilderness Park.
Laguna Canyon Road was closed Sunday by a brush fire that broke out in the Laguna Coast Wilderness Park.
Deadly Erskine fire now at 45,000 acres, 40 percent contained
A ravenous and deadly wildfire in central California has burned 200 homes, many belonging to retirees on fixed incomes with few other possessions.
A ravenous and deadly wildfire in central California has burned 200 homes, many belonging to retirees on fixed incomes with few other possessions.
San Gabriel Complex fire: 4,900 acres burned, 15 percent contained
Some Duarte residents evacuated from their homes were cleared to return today as firefighters kept up their campaign against the 4,900-acre San Gabriel Complex Fire, which was 15 percent contained.
Some Duarte residents evacuated from their homes were cleared to return today as firefighters kept up their campaign against the 4,900-acre San Gabriel Complex Fire, which was 15 percent contained.
Sherpa fire: 45 percent contained, nearly 8,000 acres burn
Fueled by hot and dry weather, wildfires threatened homes in California and other Western states as crews struggled to corral flames that have scorched miles of brush and timber.
Fueled by hot and dry weather, wildfires threatened homes in California and other Western states as crews struggled to corral flames that have scorched miles of brush and timber.
Topock Fire spreads to over 2,200 acres, cause is considered suspicious
Wildfire season is upon us as a massive fire is burning along the Arizona-California border.
Wildfire season is upon us as a massive fire is burning along the Arizona-California border.
LA hit with strong winds and winter-like weather
A cold front today will bring the Southland strong winds, high surf, snow as low a 3,000 feet, and an elevated danger of fire, National Weather Service forecasters said.
A cold front today will bring the Southland strong winds, high surf, snow as low a 3,000 feet, and an elevated danger of fire, National Weather Service forecasters said.
Fire weather watch: strong, dry Santa Ana winds return to LA
The threat of wildfire will hang over the Southland beginning tonight because of dry vegetation, low humidity and strong Santa Ana winds, National Weather Service forecasters said.
The threat of wildfire will hang over the Southland beginning tonight because of dry vegetation, low humidity and strong Santa Ana winds, National Weather Service forecasters said.
Red Flag warning in force for mountains of LA, high fire risk
A red flag warning is in force in the Los Angeles mountain areas and the San Fernando and Santa Clarita Valley areas today through tomorrow evening as dry, windy conditions have created an elevated risk of wildfire, forecasters said.
A red flag warning is in force in the Los Angeles mountain areas and the San Fernando and Santa Clarita Valley areas today through tomorrow evening as dry, windy conditions have created an elevated risk of wildfire, forecasters said.