WASHINGTON STATE — Over 140 Washington firefighters are on the road to Southern California. Teams of firefighters left Washington Wednesday afternoon after answering the call for help to fight the fierce wildfires raging in the Los Angeles area.

As devastating wildfires continue to ravage Southern California, Washington state officials are urging residents to prepare for similar threats.

Whipping Santa Ana winds and dropping humidity levels will create an enhanced risk for wildfires in Southern California this week ... power as the storm stretched from Kansas to Virginia and Washington, D.C. The storm also created chaos for drivers ...

Los Angeles wildfires have displaced over 100,000 people and burned thousands of buildings. Here’s what to know if you’re flying from WA.

Following days of devastating damage from wildfires in LA, California officials are asking for help from neighboring states — and Washington firefighters are answering the call.

Dry vegetation helped fuel the fires that spread through the Los Angeles area, burning tens of thousands of acres.

Local officials urged more than 90,000 residents to be alert and heed any evacuation warnings and orders as the fires rage

The animals were flown here over the weekend to escape the deadly wildfires tearing through the southern part of the state.

Desmond Claude scored a season-high 31 points to lead Southern California to an 82-72 win over No. 13 Illinois on Saturday.

California is typically ranked as the second most expensive state to live in, after Hawaii, with costs averaging around 30% higher than the rest of the U.S., per U.S. News & World Report. The state has the highest individual tax rate and the highest gas tax, 68 cents a gallon in 2024.

John Blackwell scored 28 points and No. 24 Wisconsin defeated Southern California 84-69 Saturday afternoon to extend its winning streak to seven games.

President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration will be held indoors Monday at the Capitol due to dangerously cold temperatures. Follow for live updates on the final days of the presidential transition.