Damages from LA fires could impact insurance for all Californians, despite new rules

There is no official dollar amount for the damages from the Los Angeles wildfires, but initial estimates by some experts put it at $20 billion to $50 billion for insurers.

What caused LA fire hydrants to run out of water?

Firefighters working to extinguish the wildfires in the Los Angeles area have faced challenges as hydrants either have water shortages or completely ran out.

Several small earthquakes shake San Francisco

There have been no reports of damage or injuries, according to the San Francisco Fire Department.

How do you measure wildfire containment?

Here's what to know about wildfire containment and how it's measured.

Actor Steve Guttenberg helped neighbors evacuate from Palisades Fire

Actor Steve Guttenberg is among the thousands of Los Angeles area residents who don’t know whether their homes have been destroyed by the deadly California wildfires.

Backlash after LA millionaire offers 'any amount' for private firefighters to protect home

A millionaire in Los Angeles faced a wave of criticism after he posted a plea on social media offering to pay private firefighters "any amount" to protect his home from the raging Palisades Fire, as his neighbors' homes burned.

Drone hits, grounds 1 of 2 'Super Scoopers' fighting Palisades Fire

First, the firefighting planes were grounded by winds. Now, a drone strike has left a "fist-sized hole in the leading edge of the wing."

Los Angeles wildfires: National Guard steps in as looting arrests rise

National Guard troops join wildfire response as looting arrests rise and nearly 180,000 residents remain under evacuation orders in Los Angeles County.

Federal government to cover 100% of LA wildfire disaster response, Biden announces

President Biden announced the federal government will cover 100% of wildfire disaster response costs in Southern California for the next six months, increasing support for the ongoing crisis.

Cooler Friday forecast
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Our dry weather stretch continues. Mostly sunny skies will highlight your Friday forecast. Most neighborhoods should warm into the 60s.

What is the most destructive wildfire in California history?

California is no stranger to wildfires, with blazes sprouting up more frequently and outside of what was traditionally considered "wildfire season." But as Gov. Gavin Newsom underlined, wildfires aren't limited to one season.

What to do before you evacuate during California wildfires

Learn the critical steps to take before evacuating during a wildfire, including protecting your home, documenting belongings for insurance, and following LADWP recommendations.

Is your home in a wildfire hazard zone? Check these Cal Fire maps

The map allows Californians to search for an address and see the location's probability of being affected by fire. Here's what to know.

La Nina climate pattern officially arrives; here's what it means for you

Even though La Niña is officially here, NOAA's Climate Prediction Center believes that it may not have a significant impact on weather patterns during the winter and spring.

List: TV and film landmarks damaged by California wildfires

Several iconic landmarks have been damaged or destroyed as the wildfires continue to burn across Southern California.

This Bay Area app going viral in Apple store to track LA wildfires

An app that was developed in Santa Rosa is seeing a big jump in popularity in response to the recent Southern California wildfires.

LA fires scorch more than 40 miles, nearly size of San Francisco

Some 130,000 people have been put under evacuation orders, as fires have consumed a total of about 42 square miles — nearly the size of the entire city of San Francisco.