Although the cause of each blaze has yet to be determined, they all burned in or near foothill communities amid gusty winds and dry air and vegetation.
How dry is it in Southern California? See the drought levels and recent rainfall totals for several counties in the region.
Thousands of acres have been burned in Los Angeles, and the burn scars could flood easily should a moisture-laden storm hit.
Multiple wildfires have pushed tens of thousands of residents to flee their homes, and strong winds have exacerbated the emergency, officials say.
Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh wanted to personally thank first responders in California who continue to battle multiple wildfires, which began burning in LA on Jan. 7.
The earliest tunnels in Southern California were built for shelter, or mining purposes, but as civilization encroached, the region’s mountainous terrain required tunnels for railroads, aqueducts, and eventually, automobiles.
Millions in Southern California are on edge as forecasts predict more hazardous fire conditions, including a rare "Particularly Dangerous Situation" warning.
The Eaton Fire in central Los Angeles County poses a potential credit risk to power provider Southern California Edison, which operates electrical lines in the area where the destructive blaze first started,
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Private firefighters are a growing part of insurance companies’ strategy to head off wildfire-related damages. But Cal Fire says they can sometimes pose a safety risk.
Aaron Rodgers said his history with traditional ayahuasca ceremonies prepared him to deal with the devastating fires that engulfed the area near his beach home in Malibu