Emergency Alert sent to millions by mistake
Local emergency management officials said the alert was intended only for residents near the Kenneth Fire that erupted Thursday afternoon near West Hills.
Emergency Alert sent in error to all LA County residents, increasing panic amid fires
“I have been informed the evacuation warning that many of us just received on our phones was mistakenly issued countywide due to a technical error," Supervisor Janice Hahn said.
West Hills fire triggers mandatory evacuations
An evacuation warning has now been issued due to the Kennith Fire near West Hills, affecing the area bordered by Ingomar and Saticoy Streets south to Burbank Boulevard, from Valley Circle Boulevard east to Woodlake Avenue. A mandatory evacuation was announced earlier for Vanowen south to Burbank Boulevard, from County Lane Road east to Valley Circle Boulevard.
Deadly Eaton Fire grows to nearly 14k acres; at least 4k structures damaged or destroyed
LA County Sheriff Robert Luna said he expects the death toll to climb based on the devastating damage he’s observed, saying in some areas, "it looks like a bomb went off."
Caruso calls out 'excuses' to fire prep, response
After touring the "widespread destruction" of the Palisades Fire, Rick Caruso says he's "more hopeful" than he's ever been about the community's ability to recover, but said that officials have been making excuses for why there wasn't enough water to fight the blaze.
Deadly Eaton Fire prompts mandatory curfew
In an update Thursday afternoon, LASD Sheriff Luna said a mandatory curfew will be implemented around the perimeter of the fire area.
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New fire erupts in West Hills
A roughly 20-acre brush fire is burning in the West Hills/Hidden Hills area, in the general area of the 101 Freeway and Valley Circle Boulevard.
Is your home in a wildfire hazard zone? Check these Cal Fire maps
The map allows Californians to search for an address and see the location's probability of being affected by fire. Here's what to know.
Biden administration addresses California wildfires
President Biden and VP Harris, along with others in the administration addressed the deadly California wildfires from the White House Thursday.
View from SkyFOX shows entire Pacific Palisades neighborhoods "just leveled"
SkyFOX reporter Stu Mundel had to use the helicopter’s map-overlay technology to identify streets amid the destruction. "The devastation is complete and just jaw-dropping," he offered.
Harris: Insurers dropped LA homeowners before fires
Thousands of Los Angeles homeowners were dropped by their insurers before the deadly LA fires this week, according to Vice President Kamala Harris.
Thursday school closures in LA County: LIST
Multiple school districts have canceled classes Thursday as multiple fires continue to burn out of control in LA County. Here's the list.
List: TV and film landmarks damaged by California wildfires
Several iconic landmarks have been damaged or destroyed as the wildfires continue to burn across Southern California.
How to watch FOX 11’s live wildfire coverage
Should you lose FOX 11's over-the-air broadcast signal, you can still watch live coverage of the California fires on your phone or smart TV. Here's how.
Fire burning near Mt. Wilson may affect broadcast
The Eaton fire is near Mt. Wilson which could interrupt FOX 11's ability to broadcast on TV. Viewers can still get FOX 11 coverage on the free FOX LOCAL app.
Eaton Fire evacuees share heartbreaking stories of loss
Hundreds of evacuees fled to the Pasadena Convention Center following the devastation from the Eaton Fire.
California Fires: Tips on filing an insurance claim
Insurance expert Karl Susman gives tips on how people can file a claim if they lost their house or business in the LA wildfires.
Eaton Fire evacuees share positive message
Totress Beasley and her son, Aaron, left with nothing but the clothes on their backs and their home burned, leaving nothing.