LA Fires

LA firefighters ordered to leave fire that exploded into Palisades Fire days later: report

Firefighter text messages reveal crews were ordered to leave the origin site of the devastating Palisades Fire despite hot tree stumps, a new report said.

Palisades Fire suspect has courtroom outburst while pleading not guilty at arraignment

Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, who is facing charges for allegedly starting what became the devastating Palisades Fire, reportedly had a courtroom outburst.

Palisades Fire suspect hit with new charges in grand jury indictment

Palisades Fire suspect Jonathan Rinderknecht faces two new charges and a maximum 45-year sentence after being indicted by a federal grand jury this week.

Passenger says Uber driver accused in Palisades Fire was ‘nut job’ who ranted about Trump

Passenger Brennan White describes Palisades Fire suspect Jonathan Rinderknecht as a "nut job" who bashed President Donald Trump during Uber ride.

Palisades Fire suspect made anti-Trump social media posts, blamed climate change for causing wildfires

The man who allegedly sparked the deadly Palisades Fire made anti-Trump posts on social media and frequently shared how global warming is causing climate change.

Timeline of the Palisades Fire manhunt: From alleged midnight spark to Florida arrest

Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, was arrested on federal arson charges for allegedly starting the destructive Palisades Fire that began on New Year's Day in California.

Palisades Fire suspect held without bond

Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, accused of using open flame to start fire that became Palisades blaze, denied bail due to mental health and family issues.

Uber driver arrested for 'maliciously' igniting deadly Palisades Fire, feds announce

A news conference is expected to give details Wednesday on an arrest in connection to the deadly Pacific Palisades fire that killed 12 people in Los Angeles.

Oregon wildfire threatens thousands of homes as officials issue ominous warning

Firefighters are battling Oregon's Flat Fire covering 22,000 acres and threatening hundreds of structures despite recent weather improvements and new containment lines.

Spencer Pratt enlists Sen. Rick Scott for federal investigation into California wildfire response

Spencer Pratt teams up with Sen. Rick Scott to push for federal investigation into California wildfire response by Gavin Newsom and Karen Bass.

Southern California wildfire grows from 50 acres to over 1,000 acres in just hours

Canyon Fire becomes one of four wildfires burning across Southern California on Thursday, forcing evacuations east of Lake Piru as crews battle flames.

California wildfire victims left wondering where $100M went following FireAid benefit concert

California wildfire victims question where the $100 million from the FireAid benefit concert went, as charity reveals funds were given to nonprofits rather than individuals.

Los Angeles Mayor Bass says 'hell yeah' she regrets Ghana trip after wildfires ravaged city

In a Vice News interview, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass addresses her controversial Ghana trip and the subsequent removal of LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley following the devastating Los Angeles fires.

California wildfire victims face uphill battle as corporations and investors swoop in

Six months after the Southern California wildfires, recovery shows mixed progress with corporations buying land while homeowners struggle with insurance settlements and rebuilding costs.

Californians confront man accused of starting LA fire until police make arrest

Los Angeles residents hold man who allegedly set fire near Hollywood Hills' Runyon Canyon -- the site of January's devastating Sunset Fire -- until police arrived.

Historic Grand Canyon Lodge destroyed in wildfire, which closes North Rim for season

The Dragon Bravo Fire engulfed the Grand Canyon Lodge on the North Rim, destroying the landmark building and dozens of structures while firefighters battle a second blaze north of the canyon.

Mandatory evacuation orders in effect as 1,000-acre wildfire threatens Grand Canyon's North Rim

Mandatory evacuation orders issued for Grand Canyon's North Rim as White Sage Fire burns 1,000 acres, with Highway 89A closed and officials warning of extreme heat.

Pentagon releases 150 National Guard troops from security mission deployment in LA as wildfire threats mount

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth approved the release of California National Guard troops from a federal mission in response to wildfire concerns.

From protecting quarterbacks to military veterans, Broncos lineman Garett Bolles tackles wildfire prevention

Denver Broncos offensive lineman Garett Bolles protects his quarterback during the season, but earlier this week, he did his best to protect military veterans.

Josh Duhamel shares the refreshing qualities that make his wife the perfect partner in Hollywood

Josh Duhamel discusses balancing Hollywood career with family life, praising wife Audra Mari while partnering with Bobcat Company to honor firefighters with essential equipment.

Violet Affleck argues with mother Jennifer Garner about true cause of California wildfires

Violet Affleck reflected on the impact of Los Angeles wildfires, emphasizing climate change awareness, and saying it caused an argument with her mother Jennifer Garner.

Blue city's undergrounding project to take hundreds of years to complete

A California city faces a 500-year timeline to bury all of its utility lines even though it started decades ago, raising questions about government efficiency in public works.

Los Angeles police hope to reunite firearm owners with guns after devastating Palisades Fire

The Los Angeles Police Department recovered about 500 firearms from rubble leftover from the Palisades Fire, and now they are trying to reconnect the guns with their owners.

Southern California community members return for first time to site where church burned down ahead of Easter

A Southern California community returned for the first time Friday ahead of Easter to the site where a church burned down during January's wildfires.

Green Day's Coachella set sparks fire at festival, concertgoers express outrage over pyrotechnics use

During their performance at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on Saturday, Green Day's use of pyrotechnics ignited a fire in a nearby palm tree.

Google’s new AI tech may know when your house will burn down

FireSat is a satellite project designed to detect and track wildfires early, aiming to detect a fire that's the size of a classroom within 20 minutes.

Los Angeles issues only 4 permits to rebuild homes after devastating Palisades fire: report

Only four permits to rebuild damaged or destroyed homes in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles have been issued, according to media reports.

Gwyneth Paltrow confesses LA fires caused her to drink 'every night'

Gwyneth Paltrow's menopause symptoms became a problem once she started drinking "every night" to cope with the stress from the Los Angeles fires that devastated the community in January.

175 wildfires in North and South Carolina force some evacuations

Wildfires in North and South Carolina have scorched thousands of acres as crews battling more than 175 blazes face dry and windy conditions.

Multiple wildfires in the Carolinas force evacuations, burn ban issued in South Carolina

Brush fires erupted in both North Carolina and South Carolina on Saturday, forcing officials to order evacuations as crews work to contain the fires.

Kristin Crowley appeals Los Angeles mayor's decision to terminate her as LAFD chief

Former Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley announced on Thursday she is appealing Mayor Karen Bass’ decision to fire her a week ago.

Women's basketball team forfeits multiple games after not traveling to Los Angeles amid wildfire crisis

Northwestern's women's basketball team has been dealt two losses for not traveling to LA during the wildfires for games against USC and UCLA.

Woman accused of looting from home in Palisades Fire area while wearing 'Palisades Strong' shirt

California Highway Patrol officers arrested a woman accused of looting from a home in the Palisades Fire area while wearing a "Palisades Strong" shirt.

Manhunt underway after wife named as suspect in SoCal fire captain's brutal stabbing death

Authorities are searching for Yolanda Marodi in connection to the brutal stabbing death of her wife, Cal Fire Captain Rebecca Marodi.

LA Mayor Bass points fingers when grilled on Africa trip amid botched wildfire response

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, who has come under intense scrutiny for traveling to Africa last month amid a botched fire response, is deflecting blame on the controversial trip.

LA's rich and famous made 'odd request' of private armies as wildfires fueled fear, boss says

A private security expert details what it has been like protecting residents in wealthy communities ravaged by the wildfires and why the need has increased in the aftermath.

Los Angeles wildfire czar's $500K paycheck for 90 days of work draws swift blowback, mayor reverses course

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass reneged wildfire czar Steve Soboroff's $500,000 compensation for 90 days of work after the amount drew criticism.

Sen. Schiff urges Trump admin to exclude firefighters from federal hiring freeze

Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., asked that federal seasonal firefighters be exempt from President Donald Trump's executive order implementing a federal hiring freeze.

Disneyland, Universal Studios Hollywood, offering free tickets to firefighters

Two Southern California theme parks are offering free tickets as a thank you to those who fought the recent wildfires that devastated parts of Los Angeles and the surrounding area.

Southern California Edison's equipment may have started major wildfire: CEO

Southern California Edison is looking into whether its equipment is tied to the Eaton and Hurst Fires, its parent company said, though the cause has not been officially determined.

Los Angeles fire victims to be booted from Red Cross shelter to make space for film crews, events

Victims of the Los Angeles fires will have to move out of the Pasadena Convention Center in the coming days so it can return to filming events.

Tables turned on Los Angeles arson suspect in caught-on-cam takedown: 'Wrong neighborhood, buddy'

A man accused of lighting a brush fire in wildfire-ravaged Southern California has been arrested after nearby neighbors chased him down

Newsom praises 'very productive' Trump meeting as he seeks more federal wildfire money

California Gov. Gavin Newsom visited Washington, D.C., on Wednesday to petition for more federal aid to assist in wildfire recovery.

California Gov. Newsom should take 'no-brainer' action to crack down on wildfire lawlessness, DAs say

California district attorneys sent Gov. Gavin Newsom a letter requesting he take action on illegal price gouging schemes in the wake of the wildfires.

‘Top Gun: Maverick’ star saved late grandfather’s watch before home burned down in Palisades Fire

Miles Teller shared more details about his experience with the Palisades Fire. The "Top Gun: Maverick" star lost his home during the LA fires and had to evacuate his grandmother.

Jelly Roll performs for LA fires first responders ahead of acting debut

Jelly Roll led a concert dedicated to the first responders helping battle the Los Angeles fires that broke out last month, ahead of his acting debut on a show focused on firefighters.

Malibu man thanks firefighters who saved his home from LA wildfires: 'We kept the fire from that door'

A Malibu homeowner attended a ceremony honoring the El Segundo firefighters who helped with Palisades Fire so he could thank the first responders who saved his ocean view house.

Tennis great Pam Shriver reunited with stolen trophies taken while evacuating Los Angeles wildfires

Pam Shriver has been reunited with several of her trophies after her car, which contained those items, was stolen after she had evacuated her home because of the L.A. wildfires.

Ryan O'Neal's son fears his family may be priced out of rebuilding 'legendary' Malibu home after LA fires

Patrick O'Neal, the son of the late Academy Award nominee Ryan O'Neal, spoke with Fox Business Network about how the sudden loss of their Malibu home from the LA fires.

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.