Fire & Drought

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.—California residents near a wildfire that is largely contained were ordered to evacuate after the blaze in San Bernardino County flared up. The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department ...

SAN PEDRO, Calif.—Much of the Port of Los Angeles was inaccessible Friday after a big rig hauling large ...

The state is preparing to release a vast amount of water into the Sacramento–San Joaquin Delta this fall ...

The decision by the insurance commissioner stops insurers canceling or refusing to renew policies for 750,000 policyholders.

TRABUCO CANYON, Calif.—Orange County officials launched a website to help residents and will open a center Thursday at ...

A California man pleaded not guilty to starting a fire that expanded into a destructive wildfire and led ...

Three major fires have destroyed and damaged homes in several counties as firefighters continued to battle the blazes ...

The utility said it needs to recover expenses incurred because of wildfire and storm damage. Ratepayers objected, with ...

LOS ANGELES—A waste disposal services company owner is suing the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) over business losses ...

TRABUCO CANYON, Calif.—Firefighters are making progress battling the massive Airport Fire Sunday in Orange and Riverside counties, where ...

The fire has destroyed 49 residential, commercial, and other structures and is threatening another 12,168 structures.

The former president visited his golf club in the wealthy coastal city of Rancho Palos Verdes on Sept. ...

Three major fires in four counties covered 175 square miles on Thursday.

SAN DIEGO—Following last week's lithium battery fire at an Escondido storage facility that prompted evacuation orders and warnings, ...

Flames fueled by wind gusts raced through northern Los Angeles County on Sept. 10, destroying dozens of homes ...

Hot, dry weather could keep the Line fire active as 1,700 firefighting personnel continue to battle the blaze.

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.—Tens of thousands of homes and buildings were threatened Sunday by an out-of-control wildfire burning in ...

Komodo Fire Systems has developed a water-soluble and biodegradable spray to prevent fires from starting.

Nearly 1,500 firefighters from around the western U.S. are battling the Central California blaze.

Spencer Anderson is accused of throwing lit fireworks from his car, sparking the blaze that destroyed 26 homes ...

A new report finds that housing prices are lower in areas with a history of fire danger.

Two guests on EpochTV’s 'California Insider' discuss what's behind California's incessant wildfires.

Instead of stopping to rescue his belongings, Johnathan Tehan hurried to join the effort to defend his community ...

About 3 million people in the state are asthmatic, including about 475,000 children. Experts advise limiting time outdoors.

Cooler weather is expected to bring wind gusts that could worsen the flames, officials said.

It's a good idea to have a printed map in addition to the version on your phone.

No homes or property have been damaged. The cause of the fire is still being investigated.