What are the Santa Ana winds that have driven LA fires?
While the Santa Ana winds are mostly dry and warm, these wind events can also intensify and become dangerous.
While the Santa Ana winds are mostly dry and warm, these wind events can also intensify and become dangerous.
LA fires containment update: What to know about California’s deadly blazes
Fierce wildfires continued to burn on Thursday in the Los Angeles area. Here's where the current blazes stand, and what to know about the containment effort.
Fierce wildfires continued to burn on Thursday in the Los Angeles area. Here's where the current blazes stand, and what to know about the containment effort.
Paris Hilton among celebrities to lose homes in LA fires
Paris Hilton and other celebrities have lost their homes to fires burning in the Pacific Palisades and elsewhere. Here's what to know.
Paris Hilton and other celebrities have lost their homes to fires burning in the Pacific Palisades and elsewhere. Here's what to know.
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.
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.
How many fires have burned in California in 2025?
CAL FIRE said in December that lower temperatures combined with lower precipitation will heighten fire risk, particularly in Southern California, through February.
CAL FIRE said in December that lower temperatures combined with lower precipitation will heighten fire risk, particularly in Southern California, through February.
Trump blames Newsom for 'apocalyptic' California wildfires
President-elect Donald Trump blamed California Gov. Gavin Newsom for the "apocalyptic" wildfires raging in Los Angeles County.
President-elect Donald Trump blamed California Gov. Gavin Newsom for the "apocalyptic" wildfires raging in Los Angeles County.
Here's what the federal government is sending to the California fires
The fires were at 0% containment as of midday Wednesday, with at least two people dead and hundreds of structures burned.
The fires were at 0% containment as of midday Wednesday, with at least two people dead and hundreds of structures burned.
Airbnb offering temporary housing to people impacted by Los Angeles wildfires
Airbnb.org is offering free temporary housing for residents displaced by the ongoing wildfires in Southern California, partnering with 211 LA to assist those in need.
Airbnb.org is offering free temporary housing for residents displaced by the ongoing wildfires in Southern California, partnering with 211 LA to assist those in need.
California wildfires: Plane passenger films aerial view of Palisades Fire
A plane passenger captured video of the massive Palisades fire as they were landing at Los Angeles International Airport Tuesday evening.
A plane passenger captured video of the massive Palisades fire as they were landing at Los Angeles International Airport Tuesday evening.
Hazardous air quality reported in Los Angeles area as wildfires rage
Smoke from the raging Southern California wildfires is filling city skylines, causing officials to warn residents of hazardous air quality.
Smoke from the raging Southern California wildfires is filling city skylines, causing officials to warn residents of hazardous air quality.
How to make a DIY air filter with a box fan
Homemade air filters can be a cheap and effective way to protect your home from the harmful effects of wildfire smoke.
Homemade air filters can be a cheap and effective way to protect your home from the harmful effects of wildfire smoke.
Palisades Fire forces evacuations, destroys homes in Los Angeles
A large brush fire broke out in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Pacific Palisades on Tuesday.
A large brush fire broke out in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Pacific Palisades on Tuesday.
Dick Van Dyke evacuated in Malibu fire, days before 99th birthday
Dick Van Dyke was ordered to evacuate his home in Malibu amid a wildfire just days ahead of his 99th birthday.
Dick Van Dyke was ordered to evacuate his home in Malibu amid a wildfire just days ahead of his 99th birthday.
Wildfires latest: NYS Parks employee killed, air quality alerts remain in effect
A New York State parks employee died Saturday while battling a wildfire in Orange County, one of several blazes in the New York metro area to break out recently amid drought conditions.
A New York State parks employee died Saturday while battling a wildfire in Orange County, one of several blazes in the New York metro area to break out recently amid drought conditions.
Northeast under most significant October wildfire threat in years
Fire Weather Warnings now cover 35 million people across all of Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Jersey, the New York City metro area and Long Island through Saturday evening.
Fire Weather Warnings now cover 35 million people across all of Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Jersey, the New York City metro area and Long Island through Saturday evening.
Man allegedly trying to cremate his dog sparks Colorado wildfire, officials say
The partially burned remains of a dog were found during officials' investigations into the cause of the fire.
The partially burned remains of a dog were found during officials' investigations into the cause of the fire.
Colorado highway closed after rattlesnakes slow efforts to fight fire
Colorado officials say loose rocks and rattlesnakes are hindering firefighters’ efforts in Clear Creek Canyon after lightning ignited a wildfire.
Colorado officials say loose rocks and rattlesnakes are hindering firefighters’ efforts in Clear Creek Canyon after lightning ignited a wildfire.
Smokey Bear turns 80: Here's how the fictional face of fire prevention was born
Smokey Bear, the fictional face of forest fire prevention, is celebrating 80 years. It's the longest running and most successful advertising campaign in American history.
Smokey Bear, the fictional face of forest fire prevention, is celebrating 80 years. It's the longest running and most successful advertising campaign in American history.
North Texas fire crews battle massive California wildfire
Two dozen first responders from Fort Worth, Allen, McKinney, Greenville and Parker County were sent to battle the Park Fire in California.
Two dozen first responders from Fort Worth, Allen, McKinney, Greenville and Parker County were sent to battle the Park Fire in California.
Study: Wildfire smoke may be worse for your brain than other air pollution
Research shows wildfire smoke significantly raises dementia risk, with a 21% increase per 1 microgram of PM2.5, compared to other air pollution.
Research shows wildfire smoke significantly raises dementia risk, with a 21% increase per 1 microgram of PM2.5, compared to other air pollution.