The Santa Ana winds become particularly dangerous when combined with other climate conditions such as drought, which increases the risk of wildfires like the ones currently raging in the Los Angeles ...

The Santa Ana winds occur when there is high pressure to the east, in the Great Basin, and a low-pressure system off the ...

One family in Los Angeles is trying to stay resilient in the face of overwhelming loss. Three different family members all had their homes burn down. “I feel helpless, and I feel like I need the help ...

The disaster took homes from everyone — from waiters to movie stars. The government has not yet released figures on the cost ...

More than 100 Texas firefighters and equipment will head to California to help battle deadly wildfires in the state.

Gov. Gavin Newsom called for an independent investigation into the loss of water pressure to local fire hydrants and the ...

By Joe Brock ALTADENA, California (Reuters) -In the close-knit Los Angeles suburb of Altadena, where rows of neat bungalows once nestled in the shadow of the San Gabriel Mountains, smoldering ruins ...

Calmer winds enabled firefighters to start gaining some control of the biggest blazes in metropolitan Los Angeles on Friday.

The Lidia fire, which has burned around 395 acres, has been fully contained as of Saturday morning, according to CAL Fire.

The flames hit schools, churches, a synagogue, libraries, boutiques, bars, restaurants, banks and local landmarks like the ...

The week began with a biting cold snap that hammered much of the U.S., the product of a jet stream that slips out of its ...

More than 37,000 acres have burned so far, and at least 11 deaths have been reported, in what could be the most costly fire ...