Caldwell firefighters return home after deployment to California wildfires
Caldwell firefighters are happy to be home after weeks of working in California. Caldwell Engine 14 along with other Idaho crews deployed to Los Angeles to help communities devastated by wildfires.
California Wildfire Updates: Palisades, Eaton Fires Reach Full Containment
Jan. 22, 10:30 a.m. PST Cal Fire data marked the Palisades Fire at 68% containment and the Eaton Fire at 91% containment, listing no other active fires in Los Angeles as a red flag warning is in effect for much the region until Friday evening.
Firefighters battling deadly California wildfires reach critical milestone on road to recovery
After wreaking havoc for more than three weeks, two deadly wildfires are now 100% contained. Here’s a look back at the devastation they caused and what comes next for Southern California.
California’s Palisades and Eaton fires both 100 percent contained —three weeks after erupting
The deadly Palisades and Eaton wildfires have finally been 100% contained — more than three weeks after they broke out in Los Angeles and the nearby Altadena area, according to California authorities.
Palisades, Eaton fires in Southern California 100% contained, officials say
The Palisades Fire and Eaton Fire that burned thousands of acres in the Los Angeles area have been 100% contained, fire officials said on Friday.
California Wildfires: Scorched region gets its first significant rain in months.
So far, many clues to the origins of the deadly Eaton fire, which started in the area just after 6 p.m. that evening and went on to kill 17 people, have pointed to the brushy hillside where a tangle of electrical lines stretch up Eaton Canyon.
Are California Wildfires Over? Containment Status After Weeks of Fires
Numerous blazes erupted in Southern California this month, consuming thousands of acres and killing at least 29 people.
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.
Southern California fires: The daunting task of clearing the debris
Contractors test soil samples for contaminants like lead or mercury and remove tainted soil. If a section still tests high, ...
California should expedite rules that could have helped mitigate L.A. fires, lawmakers say
Lawmakers are calling on the state to expedite rules for ember-resistant defensible space zones around homes that some ...
Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars Cover 1960s Classic ‘California Dreamin' to Pay Tribute to Wildfire Resilience
Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars teamed up to offer an emotional tribute to those affected by the devastating L.A. wildfires with a ...
As crews clean up from LA fires, some residents are furious over hazardous waste
The blazes that began on Jan. 7 charred thousands of buildings, cars and electronics across the Los Angeles area, creating ...
Wildfire victims file more than 4,400 claims with California’s FAIR Plan, home insurer of last resort
That’s enough to kick the plan’s strained finances further into crisis mode, increasing the chances that homeowners statewide ...
Funds to fight fires — not crime — is new priority for many California cities
Many municipalities are already considering approaching voters with a wide range of new taxes and borrowing measures they ...
California wildfires latest: Rain brings relief — and mudslides — to burn areas in Los Angeles
More than an inch of rain fell in parts of Los Angeles Monday afternoon, triggering flash flood watches and warnings in areas ...
Maine Forest Ranger deployed to battle California wildfires provides an update
According to the California governor, more than 16,000 personnel have been deployed to battle the fires including two crews ...