Los Angeles Firefighters in ‘Race Against Time’ as Death Toll Rises
Dangerous conditions are expected to persist through Friday before a slight lull in flame-fanning winds potentially gives crews a foothold against infernos that have killed at least 10 people.
Why firefighters say the Los Angeles blazes have been unstoppable
Life in Los Angeles: The fires erupted quickly, in a way residents knew was possible but many were unprepared for. Families of notable sports figures were among those evacuating, and the flames forced cancellations of Hollywood events while some celebrities’ homes burned down.
The New Threat to Los Angeles Firefighters: Drones
In the aftermath the FAA promised severe punishment for anyone caught flying drones in a way that interferes with firefighting, with penalties of up to 12 months in prison and $75,000 in fines. But the uncomfortable reality is that there is little that authorities can do to prevent illegal drone flights,
Kenneth Fire Map, Updates as Los Angeles Threatened by New Blaze
At least 10 people have been killed as a result of the wildfires, the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner said on Thursday.
Los Angeles wildfires kill five and trigger exodus as firefighters battle blazes
LOS ANGELES — Out-of-control wildfires forced thousands of people in Los Angeles County to flee their homes and businesses Wednesday in a real-life Hollywood disaster that left firefighters and residents manning garden hoses powerless to stop the enormous flames from devouring everything in their path.
Oregon firefighter teams arrive in Los Angeles to fight California wildfires
Three hundred Oregon firefighters have arrived in Southern California, and many of them have started fighting the fires that have devastated Los Angeles and killed at least 10 people.
‘Completely Dry’: How Los Angeles Firefighters Ran Out of Water
As wildfires roar into residential neighborhoods, firefighters in California and elsewhere are finding that water systems can’t keep up with the demand.
Inmates are among firefighters battling Los Angeles’ wildfires: Here’s why
Among the thousands of boots on the ground battling the wildfires in Los Angeles are hundreds of incarcerated individuals — a fact that has renewed attention on California's longstanding, but controversial inmate firefighter program.
Firefighters Struggle to Contain Blazes Across Los Angeles Region
In a post on X, Erik Scott, a fire captain for the Los Angeles Fire Department, said the plane was damaged and is now “out of service.” Air quality in downtown Los Angeles is listed as unhealthy for sensitive groups,
California fires live updates: 100,000 evacuate as 5 Los Angeles wildfires blaze
Thousands of firefighters are battling at least five sprawling wildfires spread around the Los Angeles area, as well as several smaller blazes. Thousands of structures have been damaged or destroyed and more than 100,
Los Angeles struggles to contain disaster as 5th wildfire breaks out in the Hollywood Hills
Multiple major fires are tearing through parts of the Los Angeles area, with 5 dead and a thousand structures destroyed.
Fact Check: Los Angeles firefighters did not use handbags to douse fire
Small canvas bags that Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) firefighters used as makeshift water containers to quickly put out ...
Did Mayor Karen Bass really cut the fire department budget? The answer gets tricky
Employee raises and other expenses are expanding the Los Angeles Fire Department's budget. At the same time, the agency has ...
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Archer Fire in Granada Hills brought under control
Los Angeles firefighters, aided by multiple water-dropping helicopters, were able to bring the Archer Fire in Granada Hills ...
Update: Palisades Fire in Los Angeles County at 8% containment
Palisades Fire initially started 10:30 a.m. Jan. 7 in Los Angeles County. It has burned 20,438 acres after being active for ...