Palisades Fire: Multiple deaths confirmed as fire continues to grow

The fires across LA County – including Eaton, Hurst, Kenneth, Palisades and others – have killed at least 11 people in total.

Man arrested, accused of trying to start fires in Woodland Hills
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A group of residents in Woodland Hills helped arrest a man who was allegedly trying to start fires. A police source tells FOX 11 the man may be connected to the Kenneth Fire.

Drone hits plane fighting California Wildfires
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A super scooper helping fight the Palisades Fire in California was forced to land and later grounded after it collided with a drone. The FAA and the FBI are investigating.

Small fire in Pacoima causes traffic delays on 118 freeway
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A small one acre fire burning along the 118 freeway in Pacoima caused some traffic delays. The fire is burning in the 12500 block of Foothill Boulevard, near Paxton Street.

Kenneth Fire being investigated as arson; 1 detained
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A person of interest has been detained as Los Angeles officials investigated the Kenneth Fire in West Hills as possible arson.

Backlash after LA millionaire offers 'any amount' for private firefighters to protect home

A millionaire in Los Angeles faced a wave of criticism after he posted a plea on social media offering to pay private firefighters "any amount" to protect his home from the raging Palisades Fire, as his neighbors' homes burned.

Drone hits, grounds 1 of 2 'Super Scoopers' fighting Palisades Fire

First, the firefighting planes were grounded by winds. Now, a drone strike has left a "fist-sized hole in the leading edge of the wing."

Crowley made 'difficult decisions' after LAFD budget cuts
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Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley said she had to make "difficult decisions" after the department's budget was cut by more than $17 million in the new fiscal year.

California Fires: Death toll now reaches 7
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LA city and county officials held a press conference Thursday evening to provide an update on the Kenneth, Eaton, and Palisades fires. They also spoke about the emergency alert system which accidently sent an alert to all county residents.

Accidental emergency alert blamed on computer error
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Fire officials in Los Angeles County accidentally sent an emergency evacuation warning to all of LA County, that was intended for residents near the Kenneth Fire. Officials says the mishap was a computer error.

Los Angeles wildfires: National Guard steps in as looting arrests rise

National Guard troops join wildfire response as looting arrests rise and nearly 180,000 residents remain under evacuation orders in Los Angeles County.

Kenneth Fire in West Hills being investigated as arson

A person was detained by a group of Woodland Hills residents, but according to LAPD there wasn't enough evidence to arrest the man for arson or suspicion of arson.

Biden says ‘fire away’ to Harris during LA wildfire update, sparks backlash

President Joe Biden’s “fire away" comment during a live update on the Los Angeles wildfires drew criticism as the death toll from the blazes rose to seven.

'If you stay you're gonna die': Schiff warns to evacuate
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Congressman Adam Schiff issued a stern warning to those in a fire evacuation zone who choose to not evacuate.

Family returns to home destroyed by Eaton Fire
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An Altadena family returned to see the wreckage of their home, which was destroyed by the Eaton Fire, at the insistence of their oldest son. The family says the children are struggling to grasp what happened.

Federal government to cover 100% of LA wildfire disaster response, Biden announces

President Biden announced the federal government will cover 100% of wildfire disaster response costs in Southern California for the next six months, increasing support for the ongoing crisis.

Child's heartbreaking reaction to losing home in California fire
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A young boy tells FOX 11 about his family's home, which was destroyed by the Eaton Fire. "A lot of stuff that I love is gone," he said.

Rick Caruso blames 'excuses,' poor preparation for Palisades Fire devastation

Caruso said poor preparation led to the Palisades Fire's devastation and said he believes the damage could have been mitigated, but officials are making excuses.