Cal Fire officials will conduct an independent review of the Ventura County Fire Department's operations during a small wildfire that eventually led to the destructive Mountain Fire in 2024​.

The investigation is driven by a key question. Did the Los Angeles County Fire Department delay notification and evacuation ...

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) protects 31 million acres of California’s privately owned wildlands and responds to more than 550,000 emergencies every year. CAL ...

This infrared image shows the remains of a tractor that caught fire while clearing brush in Somis in Ventura County. (Ventura County Fire Department) Cal Fire will examine the Ventura County Fire ...

California Attorney General Rob Bonta said the focus of this investigation is to find out if the response violated state anti ...

Mobility challenges, medical needs and failed alerts left many older residents trapped when flames spread and smoke billowed as the Eaton and Palisades fires tore through Southern California last year ...

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- On the same day authorities announced an arrest was made in connection with the Palisades Fire, the city released a report on its response to the destructive fire. The ...

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif., Jan. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) and Overland AI joined together to demonstrate autonomous resupply and ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Cal Fire will examine the Ventura County Fire Department’s response to a small wildfire that subsequently ...