Update: Containment progress – Palisades Fire in Los Angeles County at 22%
Palisades Fire initially started 10:30 a.m. Jan. 7 in Los Angeles County. It has burned 23,713 acres after being active for nine days. A crew of 4,471 firefighters has been working on site and they managed to contain 22% of the fire by Thursday afternoon. The blaze's cause remains under investigation.
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” are in the region, which could fuel the growth of new or existing wildfires in Los Angeles County and Ventura County.
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.
Los Angeles winds to intensify; officials 'grid searching' for fire victims: Updates
Winds could threaten small signs of progress firefighters made over the weekend with the devastating Pacific Palisades Fire.
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.
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As Palisades and Eaton fires in Los Angeles County continue to smolder, experts warn of hidden dangers in air quality
Air quality remains a big concern in Los Angeles County, and not just for those nearby the Palisades and Eaton fires.
Pacific Palisades residents sue Los Angeles department of water and power
A group of Pacific Palisades residents and businesses impacted by the Palisades Fire has filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles against the city's Department of Water and Power.
When is it safe to go home after being evacuated from a Los Angeles fire zone? Here's what to know
As firefighters continue their attempts to quell the series of destructive fires that broke out across Los Angeles County last week, forcing tens of thousands of people to evacuate, it's important to know what the next step is for those who fled their home in the face of a fire.
Los Angeles Fire Department budget sustained cuts but saw overall increase
In May 2024, the city of Los Angeles adopted a Fiscal Year 2024 - 2025 budget that cut the appropriations for the fire department by $17.6 million from the previous year. At the time, the city of Los Angeles was negotiating the union contract with the firefighters' union, the United Firefighters of Los Angeles City.
Suspect Admits to Starting Fire in Los Angeles as Blazes Persist
According to Azusa police, a man who has admitted to setting a fire at a park has been arrested as the investigation continues.
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 in West Hollywood.
39 arrests made in Eaton, Palisades fire zones as Los Angeles leaders crack down on crimes against disaster victims
Arrests near wildfire zones in Los Angeles continue to increase as more National Guard members have been deployed to the region.