Los Angeles, wildfires and California

California wildfire live updates: Los Angeles area on alert as high winds fan the flames
Fanned by strong winds, the wildfires have killed at least 24 people and swept through 40,000 acres in the Greater Los Angeles area.
Los Angeles wildfires: Firefighters face several more critical hours of Wednesday’s dangerous winds
The Eaton and Palisades fires are now the most destructive wildfires in Southern California history, according to Cal Fire. Follow for live updates.
New wildfires erupt in California as flames continue to rage across Los Angeles
Three new wildfires have started in southern California since Monday as dry conditions and destructive winds continued to create a high fire risk in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. At least 24 people have been killed in the disaster and dozens more are missing.
California prisoner firefighter program draws harsh criticism amid L.A. wildfires
Months after Californians voted against an amendment to end inmate servitude, incarcerated firefighters are on the front lines.
Local firefighters headed to California to help fight ‘apocalyptic’ Los Angeles wildfires
Local firefighters from the Central Valley First District are headed to Southern California to help fight raging ‘apocalyptic’ wildfires in Los Angeles.
Texas firefighters arrive in California to help battle wildfires
A group of firefighters from Texas, including some from the Houston area, are offering a helping hand. Meet the G-Girls, a high school dance team from Miami that caught Taraji P. Henson's attention on Instagram for their dedication both on and off the dance floor.
California firefighters gain ground containing Palisades Fire, Eaton Fire
Officials have increased the containment for the Palisades Fire and Eaton Fire burning in the Los Angeles area as critical fire weather remains in Southern California. FOX Weather Correspondent Brandy Campbell was live from the scene of a church that was destroyed in Pasadena with the latest on the wildfire fight.
California Wildfires: What Firefighters Are Doing To Battle Fires
Firefighters in Altadena, California are doing fuel removal, cutting brush trees or anything else that could provide fuel to the fire, in a bid to reduce risk of fire spread.
Cal Fire Chief: 'Weeks' Needed to Extinguish LA Wildfires Fully
Cal Fire's David Acuña warned that challenging terrain, suburban hazards and winds could prolong the emergency for weeks.
Los Angeles wildfires: 'Life-threatening,' powerful winds bring elevated fire risk
Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley said Tuesday that “life-threatening and destructive and widespread winds” ...
Los Angeles mayor's office, fire department push back against speculation chief was dismissed
The Los Angeles Fire Department pushed back against speculation that its chief, Kristin Crowley, had been dismissed as crews ...
Wildfire weary Los Angeles residents face 'last really windy day': Live updates
Though winds were weaker than predicted Tuesday, firefighting crews awaited the return of dangerous winds that could fuel new ...
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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 fire maps show updating view of where Palisades, Eaton and more fires are burning right now
Updating maps of Southern California show where wildfires, including the Palisades and Eaton fires, are burning across Los ...
Fire-scarred Los Angeles is under another rare warning as winds pick up
The Eaton Fire burning just north of Los Angeles and the Palisades Fire that destroyed much of the seaside LA neighborhood of ...
LA fire department sued over having ‘little to no water’ to fight fires
Survivors of the California wildfires sued the Los Angeles Department of Water and Fire, alleging that it was to blame for ...
Fire crews in Los Angeles brace for more heavy winds; at least 24 killed, thousands of buildings lost
Fires across the Los Angeles area have killed at least 24 people and destroyed more than 12,000 structures, officials said, ...