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• Mother Nature helping California firefighters

  July 29, 2010 8:43 AM

  Cooler temperatures and calmer winds are helping firefighters in their battle against the wildfire that's burned homes and forced hundreds of evacuations near California's Mojave Desert. The more than 1,400-acre blaze that chased residents from the Old West Ranch community about 10 miles south of Tehachapi was 25 percent... more »

• California wildfire threatens entire town

  July 28, 2010 11:10 AM

  A wildfire that's destroyed at least 40 homes near the Mojave Desert is threatening an entire town and firefighters say they're worried that afternoon winds will kick up the flames. Kern County Fire Engineer Dustin Allegranza says crews worked through the night to burn out a firebreak ahead of... more »

• California wildfire destroys 30 homes

  July 28, 2010 8:10 AM

  Two wildfires that erupted and spread quickly in Southern California have destroyed dozens of homes and forced evacuations in remote areas of the state's Kern County. The most destructive of the fires was burning about 10 miles southeast of Tehachapi, a city located in a mountainous area between Bakersfield... more »

• California wildfire communities brace for storm

  October 13, 2009 7:39 AM

  Southern California communities below wildfire-scorched mountains prepared Monday for the possibility of fast-moving floods laden with mud and rocks as a Pacific storm headed for the West Coast. Sandbags and concrete barriers called K-rail were placed on streets in suburbs northeast of Los Angeles to try to direct any... more »

• California wildfire-area communities prepare for rain

  October 12, 2009 6:08 PM

  Southern California communities near wildfire burn areas are preparing for the possibility of mudslides as a strong Pacific storm remains on course for the West Coast. The National Weather Service says there's a potential for widespread rain Tuesday and Wednesday, with the possibility of mud and debris flows from the... more »

• California wildfire stalled by record low temperatures

  October 7, 2009 10:50 AM

  A low-pressure system that's brought record low temperatures to Southern California is helping firefighters battle a blaze near the mountain community of Wrightwood. The fire in the San Bernardino Mountains was 75 percent contained Wednesday morning and hadn't grown. Evacuation orders for thousands of people were lifted on Tuesday. The... more »

• Weather gives southern California firefighters a break

  October 5, 2009 7:35 AM

  The humidity is up and temperatures are cooler this morning and that's good news for crews fighting a Southern California wildfire. The 7,500-acre blaze has burned to the edges of the popular resort town of Wrightwood in the San Gabriel Mountains. Fire crews spent yesterday cutting fire lines while battling... more »

• Investigation of wildfire is bolstered

  September 10, 2009 4:31 PM

  Six more homicide detectives have been added to the case, as investigators try to find out who set a giant wildfire outside Los Angeles. Police are also reviewing dozens of tips from the public. The fire has ravaged a 250-square-mile stretch of national forest, and killed two firefighters. It destroyed... more »

• Deadly LA wildfire creeps deeper into forest

  September 5, 2009 9:49 AM

  The ferocious wildfire burning north of Los Angeles is now a creeping giant, steadily chewing through thick and dry chaparral on its eastern flank. While crews report good progress, the blaze that's claimed the lives of two firefighters is still far from being fully contained. The huge wildfire has burned... more »

• Firefighters gaining on Los Angeles-area wildfire

  September 4, 2009 10:10 AM

  A massive wildfire north of Los Angeles is 42 percent contained but fire officials say it still threatens about 5,000 homes. The blaze in the Angeles National Forest grew slightly to 148,258 acres, or nearly 232 square miles. Higher humidity and a lack of wind helped fire crews, who will... more »

• Firefighters remember fallen comrades in wildfire

  September 4, 2009 10:06 AM

  Hundreds of firefighters have gathered for an informal memorial for two of their comrades killed in the large fire burning north of Los Angeles. With heads bowed, the firefighters listened solemnly Friday at the fire's command center as commanders and others recalled the lives of Capt. Tedmund Hall and Specialist... more »

• Fire flares up in Southern California

  September 3, 2009 12:12 PM

  A massive wildfire near Los Angeles has flared up and a new evacuation order has been issued for homes in a remote canyon. John Huschke of the U.S. Forest Service says 15 to 20 homes were ordered evacuated at around 4 a.m. Thursday as winds pushed flames into Pacoima Canyon... more »

• Dozens of homes burned by massive fire

  September 1, 2009 7:25 AM

  Smoke is billowing around the iconic Hollywood sign as firefighters in Southern California struggle to contain a massive blaze. The deadly fire has mowed down more than 50 homes and is burning dangerously close to a vital mountaintop broadcasting complex. The blaze is blamed for the death of two firefighters... more »