24 dead as fire crews try to corral Los Angeles blazes before winds return this week
About 150,000 people in Los Angeles County remained under evacuation orders, with more than 700 residents taking refuge in nine shelters, Luna said.
Fire department funding and recruitment policy come under scrutiny as deadly Los Angeles blazes rage on
As firefighters continue to battle raging fires across Los Angeles County, a cut to the Los Angeles Fire Department 2025 budget and its commitment to recruiting a more diverse force have come under attack.
Los Angeles Firefighters Battle Blazes
LA residents warned to stay inside over smoke fears, as evacuation area grows
Deadly Los Angeles wildfires continue burning after devastating entire communities
Wildfires which have killed at least 11 people and left behind widespread destruction in Los Angeles County continue to burn Friday while more strong winds and challenging weather conditions are forecasted for the coming days.
Los Angeles fires destroy 10,000 buildings and kill at least 10 people
Fires raging in the Los Angeles area have reduced some 10,000 structures to ash and rubble, killed at least 10, displaced thousands of others and spread over an area larger than the size of San Francisco.
Los Angeles fires: More than 10,000 homes and businesses destroyed, at least 11 dead
Multiple wildfires, including the Palisades Fire and Eaton Fire, are raging across Southern California Friday, leaving at least 11 dead and burning more than 10,000 homes across 27,000 acres, officials say.
Deadly Los Angeles wildfires: New evacuation orders as deadly blaze stretches further east
Crews have reported some progress in the battle against LA’s deadly wildfires, but tens of thousands remain under evacuation orders. Follow for live updates.
Are arsonists responsible for the Los Angeles wildfires?
A law enforcement task force has been set up to uncover what caused the fires. The local agencies involved — the Los Angeles ...
Live updates: Los Angeles wildfire death toll rises as firefighters fight heavy winds
The Palisades Fire – the largest blaze – has killed at least five people. The Eaton Fire, above Altadena in northern Los ...
Update: Hurst Fire in Los Angeles County still at 89% containment as of Sunday afternoon
Hurst Fire initially started 10:29 p.m. Jan. 7 in Los Angeles County. It has burned 799 acres after being active for five ...
Los Angeles wildfires claim 14 lives as containment efforts struggle
By Nathan Frandino and Jackie Luna LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -Firefighters made slow progress in their battle to contain the ...
Los Angeles mayor's office, fire department rebut speculation chief was dismissed
The Los Angeles Fire Department refuted speculation that its chief, Kristin Crowley, had been dismissed as crews continue to ...
Update: Containment progress – Palisades Fire in Los Angeles County at 11%
Palisades Fire initially started 10:30 a.m. Jan. 7 in Los Angeles County. It has burned 23,713.4 acres after being active for ...
Los Angeles wildfires: Fresh evacuations ordered Friday evening after Palisades Fire flares up
For five consecutive days, wildfires fanned by strong winds have ravaged neighborhoods in Los Angeles, destroying more than ...
Los Angeles Fire Department budget sustained cuts but saw overall increase
In May 2024, the city of Los Angeles adopted a Fiscal Year 2024 - 2025 budget that cut the appropriations for the fire ...
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 ...
Chargers 'LAFD' hats pay tribute to Los Angeles firefighters at playoff game vs. Texans
The Chargers are playing their first 2025 playoff game in Houston but paid tribute to Los Angeles amid devastating wildfires.
How the Latino community in Los Angeles is mobilizing to help support fire victims
Thousands of firefighters are battling at least four sprawling wildfires spread around the Los Angeles area as of Sunday.