Fire Risk and Strong Winds Continue in Southern CA; Potential Rain on the Horizon
Parched Southern California was forecast to face more dangerous winds on Wednesday but could get some badly needed rain this weekend.
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CA University Fire Department Executive Assistant Accused of Embezzlement
A former executive assistant at UC Davis accused of embezzlement while working for the campus fire department made her first appearance Tuesday in Yolo Superior Court.
L.A. County (CA) Fire Department Wants Database of Disabled Residents
L.A. County officials say they want to build a database of residents with disabilities who require help fleeing a neighborhood engulfed in flames.
He Pulled Up to Palisades Fire With a Fire Engine and an Offer To Help. It Was Fake, Police Say
A married couple from Oregon are suspected of impersonating firefighters to enter an evacuation zone around the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles.
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Where Did All the Bay Area Volunteer Firefighters Go?
As investments in Bay Area fire departments have grown in the wake of catastrophic fires around the region, several have opted to rely less on…
CA Is Years Behind in Implementing a Law to Make Homes More Fire Resistant
State lawmakers in 2020 passed requirements for clearing combustible materials like dead plants and wooden furniture within 5 feet of homes in risky areas.
Massive Fire Burning at World’s Largest Battery Storage Facility in CA
A massive fire broke out at a lithium-ion battery storage facility in Moss Landing, prompting evacuation orders and warnings across neighboring areas.
LAFD Chief Facing Calls to Resign
As firefighters gradually get the upper hand over wildfires that have decimated the city, the Los Angeles fire chief is facing calls to resign for…
Firefighters Make Solid Progress on Los Angeles Wildfires as Winds Ease Up
Firefighters made significant gains against the two massive wildfires burning around Los Angeles as the winds that are driving the fires finally let up.
Local-Federal Task Force Formed to Prosecute CA Wildfire-Related Crimes
Leaders from local and federal law enforcement agencies have formed a task force to pursue crimes committed where wildfires have burned in Los Angeles County.
Fire Destroys Downtown San Bernardino (CA) Cabinet Shop
A fire destroyed a building in downtown San Bernardino and spread to a nearby strip mall on Monday night, Jan. 13, prompting evacuations.
Strong Winds Threaten to Undo Progress on Los Angeles Wildfires
A beefed-up firefighting force was staged around Los Angeles to attack flare-ups or new fires as winds began to build Tuesday.
