Some 6.5 million people in the Los Angeles area were under a critical fire threat as winds were forecast to be 20 to 40 miles (32-64 km) an hour with gusts up to 70 mph and humidity dropping into ...

High winds combined with low humidity pose extreme danger in a region that has failed to receive any appreciable rain recently.

Firefighters continue to battle fires across Southern California as the area prepares for a presidential visit Friday and rain in the weekend forecast.

After a relatively weak storm expected to arrive in L.A. late Thursday, forecasters say a potentially more powerful storm ...

Areas of most concern, which included Ventura County and communities north of Los Angeles, were issued the "particularly dangerous situation" red flag warning. "Very dry conditions with low relative ...

These wildfires raise questions about the management of Los Angeles and of California, a city and state with enormous wealth ...

Containment levels for the two largest fires, the Palisades and Eaton fires, remained at 15% or less by midday Saturday.

Strong Santa Ana winds, a dry winter and low humidity are some of the conditions that have been fueling the Los Angeles-area wildfires for the past week, destroying numerous structures ...

More wildfires started in Southern California on Tuesday night and Wednesday, as gusty Santa Ana winds continue to plague the state this week.

Extreme fire weather in Southern California ignited fires throughout the region, as strong winds and low humidity continue to exacerbate conditions, according to Los Angeles Fire Department Chief ...