Warnings of 'fast-moving fire' after Los Angeles gets brief wind reprieve: Updates
Officials are bracing for the return of fierce Santa Ana winds as they try to contain large blazes in the Los Angeles area. Here's the latest.
Los Angeles Fire Chief Says Crews 'On Edge' Amid New Wind Warning
The extreme red flag warning goes into place overnight and ends Wednesday afternoon, the National Weather Service says.
Update: Nearly fully contained – Hurst Fire in Los Angeles County at 97%
Hurst Fire initially started 10:29 p.m. Jan. 7 in Los Angeles County. It has burned 799 acres after being active for six days. As of Monday evening, a fire crew of 300 succeeded in containing 97% of the fire. However, investigations into the cause are ongoing.
Los Angeles officials say they are more prepared as Santa Ana winds ramp up
Mayor Karen Bass and fire chiefs addressed media questions as Santa Ana winds ramp up again in Los Angeles. Niki Gunter
LA fires: Santa Ana hurricane-force winds could intensify wildfires
Firefighters on Tuesday held the line against two massive wildfires that have ravaged parts of Los Angeles for the past week, even as desert winds and a parched landscape presented extremely hazardous conditions.
Santa Ana winds kick up again in California fire zone
One week after the fire emergency began in Southern California, the region remained on edge as it braced for more high Santa Ana winds. At least 24 people have been killed, while 37 were unaccounted for.
A ‘Particularly Dangerous Situation’ is forecast for fire-scarred Los Angeles area
Millions of Southern Californians are on edge as a final round of dangerous fire weather is forecast for the region, along ...
‘Beyond the brink’: Data shows LA Fire Department among the most understaffed in America
The most recent data available from the 10 largest US cities and other comparable departments shows the Los Angeles Fire ...
Jay Leno serves hot meals to Los Angeles firefighters amid devastating wildfires: Watch
Amid the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, Jay Leno pitched in on relief efforts by serving hot meals to local firefighters.
Los Angeles residents hire private firefighters to save their homes. Here's what they cost.
Private firefighters are working alongside municipal departments to battle the wildfires. Here's how much they cost.
Los Angeles Arsonist Setting Palm Tree on Fire Caught on Video
Not only are LA residents dealing with containing existing fires, but a man was just caught on camera setting a tree alight ...
Tracking the damage and devastation from the Los Angeles wildfires in maps
The Palisades Fire has been the largest in terms of burned areas. The iconic Malibu restaurant Moonshadows was completely ...
Los Angeles fire losses could reach $30 billion for insurers
Multiple fires raging across the Los Angeles area will cost insurers as much as $30 billion, Wells Fargo and Goldman Sachs ...
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The Los Angeles Fire Chief at the Center of the Storm
Kristin Crowley, who is taking flack for her diversity efforts, has publicly criticized city cuts to her department.
Los Angeles mayor's office, fire department push back against speculation chief was dismissed
The Los Angeles Fire Department refuted speculation that its chief, Kristin Crowley, had been dismissed as crews continue to ...
How many prisoners are fighting the Los Angeles fires?
Inmate firefighters responding to the ongoing Los Angeles fires and working 24-hour shifts are earning $26.90 per day, ...