Excessive heat alerts for desert and mountain communities in Southern California
An excessive heat warning was issued for inland and desert communities in Southern California on Saturday, with triple-digit temperatures forecast…
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Thunderstorms briefly cool Southern California but spark new wildfires
Southern California monsoon season thunderstorms brought temporary cooling relief over the weekend to a region that had been roasting under…
Wildfires in Southern California prompt evacuations, close stretch of I-5
Kern County firefighters were battling several wildfires over the weekend, prompting evacuations, burning thousands of acres and closing Interstate 5…
First wildfire death of 2024 season reported in California
The first wildfire death of the 2024 season was reported Friday as California continues to deal with scorching temperatures that…
'A year of fire': California wildfires burn 20 times more acres than in 2023
After a wet winter and a hot summer, this year's fire season is off to a strong start. Below is…
Vista Fire burns more than 2,700 acres in San Bernardino National Forest
The Vista Fire continued to burn in the San Bernardino National Forest on Thursday, covering more than 2,700 acres as…
Wildfire destroys 13 homes in Northern California as heat wave continues
A wildfire that broke out near Oroville last week amid California's record-breaking heat wave destroyed 13 homes and more than…
Lake Fire grows to 20,300 acres in Santa Barbara County; Neverland Ranch threatened
More than 1,000 firefighters continued Monday to battle a wildfire threatening Neverland Ranch, the former home of the late pop…
Palm Springs breaks historic heat record with 124 degrees
A dangerous heat wave sweeping through California fueled new fires in the state this week, with Palm Springs recording a…
Record heat continues to create dangerous fire conditions in California
A scorching heat wave blanketing parts of Southern California is expected to extend through the weekend, pushing temperatures well above…