Southern California, wildfires

Southern California's winds weakening; at least 25 dead, 26 missing amid wildfires
Fires across the Los Angeles area have killed at least 25 people. The Palisades and Eaton fires continue to burn in Southern California.
What hazards will remain in Southern California after the wildfires subside?
While the end to the fire danger is not yet in sight, experts say the hazards that will remain in its wake will be severe.
Why are winter wildfires happening in Southern California?
Experts explain why Southern California is experiencing its most devastating winter wildfires in decades and what this could mean for the future of fire seasons.
Maps show how dry Southern California is, as L.A. wildfires burn
Dry vegetation helped fuel the fires that spread through the Los Angeles area, burning tens of thousands of acres.
Here's how to help wildfire victims as California blazes explode in size
Strong Santa Ana winds are fueling multiple wildfires across Southern California, forcing thousands of residents to flee from their homes.
Locals step up to support the front lines battling wildfires in Southern California
Crews have come in from all over the country and Mexico to prevent further destruction. While they’re holding it down on the front lines, others are now stepping up to pitch in.
L.A. Fires Live Updates: Progress in Southern California containment efforts as winds weaken
Fires across the Los Angeles area have killed at least 27 people. The Palisades and Eaton wildfires continue to burn in California today. Here are the latest updates.
How the Southern California wildfires are impacting Hollywood
The wildfires have devastated Southern California, burning more than 40,000 acres, and destroying 12,000+ structures. The blaze has also had severe ripple effects on the economy, including one of Southern California's most prominent industries: entertainment.
Southern California is extremely dry, and that’s fueling fires − maps show just how dry | Opinion
In early January, the soil moisture in much of Southern California was in the bottom 2% of historical records for that day in ...
How hydroclimate whiplash contributed to the severity of California wildfires
Hydroclimate whiplash -- the rapid shift between wet and dry conditions -- likely contributed to the severity of the ...
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The University of California announces record-breaking enrollment
UC is serving more Californians, more community college transfer students and more underrepresented students than ever before ...
Conditions that contributed to the start of the California wildfires
Normal fire season is in late summer and fall because of the heat of the summer and dry vegetation. This is also when the ...
Officials Warn of ‘Devastating Loss’ as Southern California Wildfires Burn Out of Control
Parts of Santa Monica were ordered to be evacuated as fast-moving flames destroyed homes along the coast in Los Angeles.
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Missouri Red Cross helps in wake of California wildfires
As flames scorch thousands of acres in Southern California, destroying homes and decimating communities, some from the ...
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University of California, Merced sees decline in new student fall enrollment
The University of California, Merced saw a decline in new student undergraduate fall enrollment from 2023 to 2024, according ...
Opinion: Expect California's Housing Crisis to Get Worse After the Wildfires
The loss of so many dwellings, whether they be single-family homes or apartments, exacerbates what was already one of the ...