Thousands forced to evacuate north of Los Angeles as fierce winds fuel wildfires across California
Authorities said at least 40,000 people were forced to evacuate their homes as the wind-whipped fire continued its path near Santa Clarita, California,
Authorities said at least 40,000 people were forced to evacuate their homes as the wind-whipped fire continued its path near Santa Clarita, California,
California utility admits it may have ignited fire
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California’s biggest utility admitted its electrical equipment may have ignited a ruinous wildfire spreading across the state’s wine country Friday, despite blackouts imposed across the region to prevent blazes.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California’s biggest utility admitted its electrical equipment may have ignited a ruinous wildfire spreading across the state’s wine country Friday, despite blackouts imposed across the region to prevent blazes.
Fire crews get upper hand in Pacific Palisades fire
Firefighters continue battling a fire burning in rugged terrain in Pacific Palisades.
Firefighters continue battling a fire burning in rugged terrain in Pacific Palisades.
Wind-whipped wildfire forcing evacuations near wineries, casino in Sonoma County
Cal Fire Batallion Chief Will Powers simply said, "Get out!" when asked what residents should do if they are told to leave the area.
Cal Fire Batallion Chief Will Powers simply said, "Get out!" when asked what residents should do if they are told to leave the area.
17 California counties will go dark starting today in new round of PG&E power shutoffs
In all, 179,000 customers will be affected by the second "Public Safety Power Shutoff" this season, the utility said in a statement.
In all, 179,000 customers will be affected by the second "Public Safety Power Shutoff" this season, the utility said in a statement.
North Bay braces for a new round of PG&E outages expected Wednesday
With planned power outages remaining a distinct possibility in Northern California, this week, the City of Santa Rosa is planning for blackouts to begin late afternoon Wednesday.
With planned power outages remaining a distinct possibility in Northern California, this week, the City of Santa Rosa is planning for blackouts to begin late afternoon Wednesday.
Officials say Arizona can learn from Palisades Fire in California
While California firefighters are working to put out the quickly growing Palisades Fire, officials say Arizona can learn from the wildfire.
While California firefighters are working to put out the quickly growing Palisades Fire, officials say Arizona can learn from the wildfire.
One dead, several structures destroyed as Sandalwood Fire burns 1,011 acres in Calimesa
One person has died and two people are unaccounted for after a wildfire spread through Calimesa.
One person has died and two people are unaccounted for after a wildfire spread through Calimesa.
Multiple fires spark in Inland Empire after strong winds hit region
Strong winds sparked multiple fires in Riverside and San Bernardino counties on Thursday afternoon.
Strong winds sparked multiple fires in Riverside and San Bernardino counties on Thursday afternoon.
Winds ease as crews fight Southern California fire
Containment is inching up on a smoky Los Angeles wildfire that damaged or destroyed more than 30 structures, as crews take advantage of calmer winds and cooler temperatures.
Containment is inching up on a smoky Los Angeles wildfire that damaged or destroyed more than 30 structures, as crews take advantage of calmer winds and cooler temperatures.
'In a panic': Service dog rescued from home as flames engulfed Southern California community
A service dog was rescued at the last minute on Thursday afternoon during a wind-driven wildfire sparked by burning trash that swept through a Southern California mobile home park.
A service dog was rescued at the last minute on Thursday afternoon during a wind-driven wildfire sparked by burning trash that swept through a Southern California mobile home park.
Man on oxygen dies minutes after PG&E cuts off power, fire officials say
Northern California fire officials say a man dependent on oxygen died about 12 minutes after Pacific Gas and Electric shut down power to the area as part of a massive effort to prevent fire.
Northern California fire officials say a man dependent on oxygen died about 12 minutes after Pacific Gas and Electric shut down power to the area as part of a massive effort to prevent fire.
Thousands forced to evacuate in Los Angeles amid raging wildfire as 7 others burn across California
The wildfire first erupted around 9 p.m. Thursday in the Sylmar area of Los Angeles County as powerful Santa Ana winds swept across Southern California.
The wildfire first erupted around 9 p.m. Thursday in the Sylmar area of Los Angeles County as powerful Santa Ana winds swept across Southern California.
1 confirmed fatality as Saddleridge fire tears path of destruction across the northern San Fernando Valley
One fatality was confirmed Friday morning related to a rapidly growing fire that has torn a path of destruction across the northern San Fernando Valley.
One fatality was confirmed Friday morning related to a rapidly growing fire that has torn a path of destruction across the northern San Fernando Valley.
‘If it saves a life’: Power cut to 1.5 million Californians
More than 1.5 million people in Northern California were in the dark Thursday, most for a second day, after the state’s biggest utility shut off electricity to many areas to prevent its equipment from sparking wildfires as strong winds sweep through.
More than 1.5 million people in Northern California were in the dark Thursday, most for a second day, after the state’s biggest utility shut off electricity to many areas to prevent its equipment from sparking wildfires as strong winds sweep through.
Evacuations ordered in wildfire near St. Mary's College
The Merrill Fire, burning in the hills of Moraga, has burned up to 70 acres early Thursday morning has forced evacuations of at least one neighborhood, according to police and fire officials.
The Merrill Fire, burning in the hills of Moraga, has burned up to 70 acres early Thursday morning has forced evacuations of at least one neighborhood, according to police and fire officials.
Smoke lingers from hay fire in southern Arizona
Smoke from a fire that has burned about 5,000 bales of hay in southern Arizona will linger for at least a day.
Smoke from a fire that has burned about 5,000 bales of hay in southern Arizona will linger for at least a day.
Johnson Fire near Prescott is 75% contained
166 acres have burned and drivers are being asked to avoid areas such as Lower Wolf Creek.
166 acres have burned and drivers are being asked to avoid areas such as Lower Wolf Creek.
Helicopter dropping water onto wildfire on North rim
Officials say the fire near the area of the North Rim of the Grand Canyon was started by lightning and has become more active recently due to high winds. Cews are trying to stop it from growing northward as winds pick up again this weekend.
Officials say the fire near the area of the North Rim of the Grand Canyon was started by lightning and has become more active recently due to high winds. Cews are trying to stop it from growing northward as winds pick up again this weekend.
Arizona State Forestry Department lifts fire restrictions
Due to our wet weather and lower temperatures in the high country and here in the Valley, AZ State Forestry has lifted restrictions. FOX 10's Carmen Blackwell reports.
Due to our wet weather and lower temperatures in the high country and here in the Valley, AZ State Forestry has lifted restrictions. FOX 10's Carmen Blackwell reports.