Southern California's winds weakening; at least 25 dead, 26 missing amid wildfires
Fires across the Los Angeles area have killed at least 25 people. The Palisades and Eaton fires continue to burn in Southern California.
What hazards will remain in Southern California after the wildfires subside?
While the end to the fire danger is not yet in sight, experts say the hazards that will remain in its wake will be severe.
Why are winter wildfires happening in Southern California?
Experts explain why Southern California is experiencing its most devastating winter wildfires in decades and what this could mean for the future of fire seasons.
Maps show how dry Southern California is, as L.A. wildfires burn
Dry conditions across Southern California set the stage for a series of deadly wind-driven wildfires that burned thousands of homes and other structures in the Los Angeles area in early January 2025.
Landslides are among the hazards emerging as LA-area wildfires scar terrain
a professor of civil engineering at the University of Southern California who has studied how urban fires exacerbate post-fire related hazards, told ABC News. The further away from wildland ...
Locals step up to support the front lines battling wildfires in Southern California
Crews have come in from all over the country and Mexico to prevent further destruction. While they’re holding it down on the front lines, others are now stepping up to pitch in.
Landslide dangers growing in California in wake of wildfires
Residents in Southern California who just weathered some of the worst wildfires in the area's history are now dealing with the threat of landslides. CBS News senior weather correspondent Rob Marciano has more.
Wildfire-ravaged communities in Southern California face a new threat
With the immediate threat of the Palisades and Eaton wildfires over, residents of Altadena, Pasadena, the Pacific Palisades, and Malibu face yet another looming threat from Mother Nature. California Gov.
Growing concern about mudslides after Southern California wildfires
There was growing concern about mudslides in fire-charred areas of Southern California. Many residents were still under evacuation orders. Homeowners and business owners filed a lawsuit against the water and power company over problems with securing enough water during the crisis.
Relief efforts ramp up for southern California wildfire victims
While crews continue to battle the wildfires out west, several organizations are gathering much needed supplies to assist those in need in southern California. FOX 5 NY's Meredith Gorman has more on the relief efforts and the organizations pitching to help.
L.A. Fires Live Updates: Progress in Southern California containment efforts as winds weaken
Fires across the Los Angeles area have killed at least 27 people. The Palisades and Eaton wildfires continue to burn in ...
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‘Weather whiplash’ threatens California with more misery
A continuation of dry conditions means more kindling for fires raging in the region. But heavy rainfall brings its own ...
How climate whiplash contributed to the severity of the California fires
Hydroclimate whiplash -- the rapid shift between wet and dry conditions -- likely contributed to the severity of the ...
Conditions that contributed to the start of the California wildfires
Normal fire season is in late summer and fall because of the heat of the summer and dry vegetation. This is also when the ...
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Fact-check: Have some California reservoirs been closed for 15 or 20 years?
But Vance’s description of decades-long dry reservoirs is misleading. Experts on California’s water management told us they were not aware of any major reservoir that has been dry for 15 years or more ...
California wildfires live updates: At least 27 dead as 3 blazes still burn in Los Angeles, Ventura counties
Three wildfires continue to burn in the Los Angeles region, according to Cal Fire. The Palisades and Eaton fires have ...
No. 24 Wisconsin takes surge into L.A. to face USC
No. 24 Wisconsin takes a six-game winning streak to Los Angeles for a West Coast road swing, which tips off on Saturday at Southern California.
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Wildfire smoke is always toxic. LA’s is even worse.
Los Angeles residents are breathing bits of "cars, metal pipes, plastics." The health impacts could reverberate long after ...