CO2: 425.40 ppmUnusually intense fires have struck across the world almost every year for the last decade
The California fires erupted amid extremely dry conditions. UCLA scientists say extreme heat linked to climate change was a factor in the fires' intensity.
National Weather Service says ‘wind siege has finally ended’ and forecasts higher humidity but warns high winds could return next week
The Palisades and Eaton fires destroyed thousands of homes but left some still standing through a combination of fortunate timing, wind shifts and — according to experts, modern approaches to architecture and landscaping.
How climate change, strong winds and unprepared neighborhoods combine to create the perfect recipe for California’s urban firestorms
Los Angeles is set for a reprieve from the winds that have hampered the fight to contain the Palisades Fire, Eaton Fire and other blazes. Follow live updates.
The two most massive fires have not spread significantly in days, and firefighters are — slowly and steadily — gaining ground on containing them.
The National Weather Service has warned of “fast-moving fire,” as the winds may challenge containment efforts. Follow live updates on the Palisades, Eaton, Hurst and more fires.
Brush clearance more significant in Northern California ecosystem than hills around Los Angeles, according to experts
As the Palisades fire raged, critics blamed overgrown vegetation for driving its spread. But some scientists and fire officials say removing it may not have made much of a difference, and also risks making the landscape more flammable in the long run.
Images from the past five days lay bare the path of destruction caused by bush blazes that spiralled beyond control with fatal consequences
As winds near coastal Pacific Palisades approached extreme levels, the first signs emerged of a fire that would soon grow out of control.
In the Pacific Palisades, the monster fire quickly outmatched anything firefighters were ready to handle.
The many fires burning around Los Angeles are pressing the limits of firefighting.
Worst fires in city’s history are barely contained and have destroyed more than 10,000 properties
Fire becomes a year-round danger when Southern California is this dry.
Salt water from the ocean is an option for fighting L.A.'s fires, but it's more complicated than simply going to the beach to transport water to the hillsides.
The CL-415 aircraft being used in California can drop large amounts of water on fires and fills its tank by skimming along a body of water without having to land.
After a day of progress in protecting Brentwood and Encino from the Palisades fire, firefighters are bracing for several days of winds.