Los Angeles Times • 2026-10-18

Hurricane Trudy brings heavy rain and strong winds to Mexico’s Pacific coast

Hurricane Trudy has lashed Mexico’s Pacific coast with heavy rain and strong winds, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center. Elsewhere in the Pacific, Typhoon Champi was moving away from Guam.

Los Angeles Times • 2026-10-18

Southern California fires ease as Santa Ana winds die down. But rain could bring new risks

Southern California firefighters gain ground on the Norte, Bryson and Henderson fires as Santa Ana winds ease, but incoming rain brings their own risks.

Los Angeles Times • 2026-10-17

'All I could see was flames': Norte fire hollows out Orange County homes

The Norte fire has burned more than 570 acres and damaged homes in San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano as firefighters battle Southern California blazes.

Los Angeles Times • 2026-10-17

As Bryson fire reignites trauma in Malibu, neighbors lean on one another

In a town of fire survivors — where many have lost their home at least once, if not twice, in previous blazes — a quiet, familiar feeling filled Malibu neighborhoods: Here we go again.

Los Angeles Times • 2026-10-17

Just 8 years after Woolsey, a new fire ignites in its scar — too soon for both residents and plants

Chaparral's ability to quickly regrow has made such a quick fire return interval commonplace in the Santa Monica Mountains. But so many back-to-back ignitions are jeopardizing the ecosystem's long-term viability.

Los Angeles Times • 2026-10-15

Climate change is weakening Santa Ana winds — but won't save SoCal from devastating fires

Scientist have projected for years that climate change would lead to fewer Santa Anas by the end of the century. A new UCLA paper shows it's already happening.

Los Angeles Times • 2026-10-14

After so many L.A. fire failures, this week's Santa Ana winds test whether officials can do better

A red flag warning will be in place across most of Los Angeles County on Thursday and Friday, providing one of the first major tests of whether government agencies have applied the painful lessons learned from the Palisades and Eaton blazes.

The Guardian • 2026-10-13

Indonesia wildfire fuelled by El Niño razes almost 300 homes

Hundreds of people displaced in Bangka Belitung with conditions described as worst in a decade with wildlife also badly hit