California wildfires: What we know about L.A.-area fires, what caused them, who is affected and more
Fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, a series of ferocious wildfires erupted the second week of January and roared across the Los Angeles area.
Is Los Angeles' Rain Over? Forecast as Wildfires Continue
L.A. had a significant temperature drop, with an average of 50 degrees—8.6 degrees lower than the historical five-year average.
Ash from California wildfires could affect ocean life — and seafood
When the recent wildfires tore through Los Angeles, destroying thousands of homes and businesses, they also sent plumes of smoke out over the ocean. NOAA satellite images show smoke and ash traveling as far as 100 miles offshore.
The Los Angeles wildfires could impact marine life
The Palisades and Eaton wildfires in Los Angeles County not only caused devastation to human lives and property on land. They also likely impacted the marine ecosystem. Researchers from the
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California rains help douse wildfires but risk toxic runoff, mudslides
Expert warns of ‘fairly high danger of mud, debris flows’ as crews work to put out final pockets of LA-area blazes.
How drought has hurt Southern California, and what it means for the future
The mountains and foothills of Los Angeles County are in “extreme drought” conditions, about 36% of the county, explained Pugh. That’s one category shy of hitting the highest level, “exceptional drought,” and three higher than the lowest, “abnormally dry.” The rest of the county is in severe drought.
California firefighters make progress on Hughes Fire in Castaic; maps show areas under evacuation
The Palisades and Eaton wildfires also continue burning in the Los Angeles area, leaving parts of Southern California with devastating fire damage.
Rain helps Southern California firefighters but sends ash and mud flowing down hillsides
Rain is easing after Southern California’s first significant storm of the season brought weekend downpours that aided firefighters but caused ash, mud and debris to flow across streets in wildfire-burned areas.
Blunt-force trauma found on humpback whale that washed up in Huntington Beach
Biologists found significant blunt-force trauma on the right side of the head of a 3-year-old whale and suspect it was hit by a vessel.
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Columbus Park Vietnamese Cafe Raises Money for California Wildfire Assistance
Chief As dawn broke on Jan. 7 throughout the west coast, an eruption of flames and smoke overwhelmed Los Angeles County, devastating communities and forcing mass evacuations throughout Southern California including the areas of Pacific Palisades,
L.A. fires wreaked havoc on the land. Scientists are racing to learn what they've done to the sea
The debris and pollution from the recent L.A. fires will eventually make their way to the ocean — and scientists will be gauging the impact.
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Wildfires Wreaked Havoc in L.A. Some Experts Say Austin Could Be Next.
With increasingly hot weather and topographical features that resemble those in parts of Southern California, the booming Texas metropolis ranks fifth among U.S. cities threatened by wildfire.