CO2: 425.40 ppmUnusually intense fires have struck across the world almost every year for the last decade
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
The two most massive fires have not spread significantly in days, and firefighters are — slowly and steadily — gaining ground on containing them.
The California fires erupted amid extremely dry conditions. UCLA scientists say extreme heat linked to climate change was a factor in the fires' intensity.
Images from the past five days lay bare the path of destruction caused by bush blazes that spiralled beyond control with fatal consequences
National Weather Service says ‘wind siege has finally ended’ and forecasts higher humidity but warns high winds could return next week
The fires around Los Angeles are getting under control. But, inevitably, another fire will start.
As winds near coastal Pacific Palisades approached extreme levels, the first signs emerged of a fire that would soon grow out of control.
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
In the Pacific Palisades, the monster fire quickly outmatched anything firefighters were ready to handle.
This 2023 National Book Award finalist recounts the rise of climate science and the increasing dangers from climate change, including the devastation brought by today's wildfires.
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.
Brush clearance more significant in Northern California ecosystem than hills around Los Angeles, according to experts
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.
In a memo that has not been previously reported, chief told city fire commissioners that L.A. relied almost entirely on overburdened “hand crews” from other jurisdictions to handle its brush fire emergencies.
For those who plan to rebuild, a natural question has emerged: What can be done differently to prevent the sort of destruction that has killed at least 24 people, leveled thousands of structures and inflicted untold billions in damage?
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.
So far, the probe is focusing on potential human causes, which could include arson, fireworks, unauthorized camping or a rekindling of an earlier fire, law enforcement sources said.
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.