Fast forward to now, the aftermath of a catastrophic January day in 2025, when extreme wind fueled the hellish Eaton fire that destroyed thousands of homes, killed at least 17 people, and leveled scores of local landmarks, schools, churches and businesses.
As embers wafted overhead against a reddening sky, Adonis and Denise Jones grabbed a few belongings and left their house last week in Altadena, California, figuring firefighters battling the Eaton ...
Rain has continued to fall across parts of Southern California, increasing the risk of toxic ash runoff in areas hit by flames.
Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley said that the fire department has deployed all available resources and positioned fire patrols and engines in high-risk areas across Los Angeles.
Forecasters in Southern California expect to issue a 'particularly dangerous situation' red flag warning for the coming week as the Santa Ana wind forecast worsens.
Altadena has not yet experienced issues like these, but that might not last. California prohibits insurance companies from dropping customers in fire-struck areas for at least a year, but customers might be issued non-renewals as soon as that moratorium ...
Walt Butler lived in his home in Altadena, California, for 60 years. An 83-year-old man who lost everything in the Eaton Fire that devastated Altadena, California, said he is ready to rebuild and ...
Another round of fire weather could last for much of next week in Southern California, bringing new dangers as Pacific Palisades, Altadena and surrounding communities struggle to assess the damage of devastating wildfires earlier this month.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — More rain fell Monday on parts of Southern California after causing mudflows over the weekend, helping firefighters but boosting the risk of toxic ash runoff in areas scorched by Los Angeles-area wildfires.
There is a 10% to 20% chance of flash flooding and landslides in some recently burned areas of Los Angeles County, forecasters say, including the Palisades and Eaton fire areas.
Coverage of when the Hughes fire exploded north of Castaic, the areas under evacuation orders and an extended red flag warning.
The Palisades and Eaton wildfires also continue burning in the Los Angeles area, leaving parts of Southern California with devastating fire damage.