Opinion: In wildfires, Angelenos want to help. We need coordination
The destructive winds and devastating fires ravaging the Los Angeles area this week led many, understandably, to turn to their…
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Lack of water from hydrants in Palisades fire is hurting firefighters, Caruso says
As fires raged in Los Angeles on Tuesday, some firefighters battling the Palisades Fire reported via internal radio systems that…
Firefighters advance battle against mountain fire in Southern California
Firefighters continued to make progress Sunday against the destructive Mountain Fire in Ventura County. The fire, which burned more than…
Three dead and two seriously injured in a fire that destroys a house in Los Angeles
A frightening fire tore through a Temple City home Sunday night, killing three people and seriously injuring two others, authorities…
Column: At LAFD Station 11, one of the busiest in the country, there are few fires, but there is no end to overdose emergencies
If you spend much time in the Westlake neighborhood of Los Angeles, you'll notice, amid the clamor of buses, trucks,…
Line fire tips California toward grim milestone: 1 million acres burned
The flare-up of the Line Fire worsened Monday as evacuation orders were expanded and firefighters lost some ground in containing…
Millions were raised to help LA County firefighters. Where did it all go?
Every episode of LA Fire & Rescue, a short-lived NBC docuseries from 2023, ended the same way. After watching Los…
Man killed after being hit by Long Beach fire truck. Police are investigating
A Long Beach fire truck responding to an emergency call fatally struck a person early Tuesday morning, prompting a city…
Pilot dies in midair collision in Lancaster
A pilot was killed after two small-engine planes collided in midair over Lancaster Sunday afternoon, authorities said. Firefighters responded to…
Favorable weather helps firefighters contain three major wildfires
Aided by favorable weather conditions, firefighters continue to increase containment of three large wildfires in Southern California that have burned…