The Los Angeles Police Department is directing fire victims to watch out for contracting, towing and charitable donation scams that are prevalent.

Mysterious ‘HELP’ messages spotted in Google Earth images of an LA rail yard sparked human trafficking fears online. However, the LAPD has debunked these claims, revealing that the words were carved by a known trespasser with no criminal ties.

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.

Josephine Sunshine Overaker, according to the FBI, is a prolific domestic terrorist — who belonged to a cell that called themselves 'The Family' and was indicted for a plethora of criminal acts, including arson,

A man and a woman from Oregon were arrested over the weekend for reportedly impersonating firefighters as they attempted to enter a Palisades Fire evacuation zone in

The alleged suspects, identified as a 31-year-old man and a 44-year-old woman, wore turnout gear and had helmets and radios, officials said.

Residents in certain Palisades fire evacuation zones have begun the process of returning to see what is left of their homes. Pacific Palisades resident Carly Paquette took FOX 11 photojournalist Sam Dubin along for the ride as she,

The Larchmont Chronicle had the opportunity to talk with Senior Lead Officer (SLO) Danny Chavez of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). He has been called to work the Palisades fire along with many other SLOs.

Following arrests of alleged firefighter impersonators, officials say two more people have been taken into custody for using fake passes to unlawfully enter a fire evacuation zone.

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Victims of the L.A. County firestorms are grieving their losses as well as feeling frustration over delays in getting restarted with their lives, which L.A. police say makes them great prey for scammers.