LA Palisades Fire

Firefighters Gain Ground on Deadly LA Wildfires, But More Wind Is on the Way

Calmer winds and higher humidity helped firefighters make progress Saturday battling an unprecedented fire siege that has devastated the foothill community of Altadena and coastal enclave of Pacific Palisades — but officials warned that Santa Ana gusts will pick up again next week and cautioned the public to stay on alert.
Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley

Fires Rage, LAFD Chief’s Spat with City Hall Simmers

City of Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley became engaged in a public spat with Mayor Karen Bass over resources even as the battle against flames continued.
Firefighters get a hydrant

Report: Fire Hydrants Run Dry During CA Wildfires

The water system used to fight the Palisades fire in Los Angeles buckled under the demands of what has turned out to be the most…
Firefighters battle the Palisades Fire a

Thousands Flee Uncontrollable Wildfires Around Los Angeles; Firefighter Suffers Head Injury

California firefighters battled wind-whipped wildfires that tore across the Los Angeles area, destroying homes and clogging roadways as tens of thousands fled.
Los Angeles Chinatown arson

Investigation into Suspected Chinatown Arson Continues in Los Angeles

Police officials are asking for the public's help in identifying an arson suspect in connection to a fire that started in an abandoned construction site.
LAFD Chinatown fire

Two LAFD Firefighters Among Six Injured in Chinatown Fire

Crews responded to a fire that started at a construction site on Bunker Hill Avenue before extending to a nearby three-story apartment building.
Line Fire Los Angeles California

Wildfire East of Los Angeles Threatens Tens of Thousands of Homes

Tens of thousands of homes and buildings were threatened by an out-of-control wildfire burning in the foothills of a national forest east of Los Angeles.