Nation Feb 14 Southern California hit by destructive rock and mudslides caused by heavy rains Debris flows brought on by the strongest atmospheric river of the season swept a car off a southern California highway and into the ocean and left roads submerged in sludge.
Nation Feb 13 Californians brace for flooding in areas torched by wildfires as ice and snow hit East Coast Evacuation orders and warnings were issued in areas where hillsides were burned bare by the Palisades Fire, which was the most destructive in LA history, over concerns about potential debris flows during thunderstorms.
Nation Feb 06 California utility says its equipment may have started blaze that erupted during LA firestorm A California utility says its equipment may have sparked a small wildfire in Los Angeles that broke out the same day as two massive blazes in the area killed at least 29 people and destroyed thousands of homes.
Nation Jan 27 Southern California rain helps fight fires but causes mudflows, boosting toxic ash runoff risk Rain is easing after Southern California’s first significant storm of the season brought weekend downpours that aided firefighters but caused ash, mud and debris to flow across streets in wildfire-burned areas.
Nation Jan 23 Firefighters battle to maintain the upper hand on massive Hughes Fire, north of Los Angeles Evacuation orders were lifted Thursday for tens of thousands of people as firefighters with air support slowed the spread of a huge wildfire churning through rugged mountains north of Los Angeles where dangerous winds gained strength again.
Nation Jan 22 Evacuations ordered as new fast-moving wildfire threatens remote mountain homes north of Los Angeles The Hughes Fire broke out late Wednesday morning and quickly burned through hundreds of acres of trees and brush, sending up a huge plume of dark smoke near the Lake Castaic area…
Nation Jan 21 New wildfires flare in Southern California as dangerous winds return The National Weather Service warned of a “particularly dangerous situation” across Los Angeles, Ventura and San Diego counties due to low humidity and powerful Santa Ana winds.
Nation Jan 16 WATCH: Los Angeles officials hold briefing on fire response after red-flag wind event The windy, flame-fanning weather that put the nation's second most-populous metropolitan region on edge eased up Wednesday as firefighters made significant gains against the two massive wildfires burning around Los Angeles.
Nation Jan 14 Strong winds threaten more Los Angeles blazes as firefighters deploy widely and residents prepare to flee LA County's fire chief says crews are better prepared but warns that everyone in the potential fire zones should be ready to evacuate.
Nation Jan 13 Los Angeles wildfire deaths rise to 24 as crews prepare for return of strong winds The National Weather Service issued a rare warning of a "particularly dangerous situation," beginning overnight Monday into Tuesday.