Increased wildfire threat and heat cause power outages in Northern California
The start of a prolonged and potentially dangerous heat wave Tuesday coincided with elevated fire conditions in Northern California, prompting…
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Wildfire smoke kills thousands of Californians every year. It shouldn't.
When wildfires occur, the immediate threat is obvious, but wildfire smoke kills far more people than the flames. It doesn't…
'Southern California is ready to burn': Sierra fire burns Fontana
Nearly 200 firefighters from San Bernardino and Riverside counties responded Sunday to a blaze that burned hundreds of acres and…
Fires Burn Across State as Red Flag Conditions Loom
A wildfire broke out in Riverside County's Moreno Valley on Saturday afternoon, sending plumes of black smoke into the sky…
Downtown Los Angeles street takeover leaves two cars on fire
An illegal takeover of a street in downtown Los Angeles early Saturday morning left two vehicles engulfed in flames. Police…
After deadly fire at battery factory, focus turns to safety of migrant workers
SEOUL— The workers never stood a chance. Security video from a lithium battery factory south of Seoul in the city…
Surfer Tamayo Perry dies from apparent shark attack off Oahu
Tamayo Perry, a surfer, lifeguard and actor with a resume that included roles in “Blue Crush” and “Hawaii Five-0,” died…
Fire breaks out in Costa Mesa park, prompting evacuation warning
A wildfire broke out Sunday afternoon in Talbert Regional Park in Costa Mesa, burning about eight acres and prompting a…
With fires burning again, is California becoming uninsurable?
Thursday marks the beginning of summer, but the first wildfires have already raged outside Los Angeles and the Bay Area.…
Fast-burning fire prompts evacuations, highway closures near Gorman
A fast-moving wildfire that started Saturday afternoon along Interstate 5 near Grapevine has carved a path south and was heading…