Napa Valley, CA|News|
How NorCal Residents Can Help Those Impacted By LA Wildfires
Northern California residents wishing to help their neighbors to the south can consider these options.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
CA Wildfires
The latest news from fire season in California.
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Murrieta, CA|News|
RivCo Resident Captures Fiery Sunset Photos Of Palisades Fire
A fire burning in Pacific Palisades has scorched over 11,000 acres. This Murrieta resident was able to get photos of it from a distance.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
How To Help Los Angeles County Fire Victims: 100,000 Flee Homes
A wind-driven blaze forced 100,000 from their homes, with another full day of howling winds ahead. As they seek shelter, here's how to help.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Alameda, CA|News|
Bay Area, Sacramento Firefighters Sent To Battle SoCal Wildfires
Some of the firefighters are already hours into their battle against destructive flames in Southern California.
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
SoCal Winds Continue Fanning Fires: Timeline Of Destructive Windstorm
As CA firefighters attempt to get some control over raging wildfires, they continue to face a "life-threatening and destructive windstorm."
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Long Beach, CA|News|
Long Beach Firefighters Sent To Combat Palisades Fire: Report
Three Long Beach Fire Department crews have been sent to help extinguish the ravaging blaze in Pacific Palisades.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
San Diego, CA|News|
Dry, Windy Conditions Prompt Red Flag Warning In San Diego County
A red flag warning is in effect until 6 p.m. Thursday for the county's mountains and valleys, according to the National Weather Service.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
Eaton Fire: 5 Dead, Thousands Evacuated, 972 Buildings Destroyed
Breaking update: Evacuation orders are spreading quickly due to the deadly Eaton Fire that has claimed at least five lives.
Paige Austin, Patch Staff
Pacific Palisades, CA|News|
CA Fire Photos: Thousands Flee Homes As Deadly Fires Rage
Thousands flee the as strong winds whip wildfire flames in the Los Angeles area leaving homes charred and roadways blocked.
Peggy Newell, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
180K Lose Electricity From Public Safety Power Shutoffs Amid Fires
Over half a million more were at risk of losing electricity as fast-moving and deadly fires spread across thousands of acres.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
School Closures Continue In LA County Amid Deadly Fires
More than half a dozen schools in the Los Angeles area were either damaged or destroyed.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
27K+ Acres Burned, 5 Dead: These Are The Fires Ravaging SoCal
Over 70K asked to evacuate while officials warned that fires could worsen throughout the night as dry weather persisted.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Pacific Palisades, CA|News|
Palisades Fire Grows To 17,234 Acres; Over 1,000 Structures Destroyed
Fanned by more damaging wind gusts, the Palisades Fire grew to more than 17,200 acres over Wednesday night.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Palm Desert, CA|News|
3 IE Fires Ignite Overnight, Nearly 180K Residents May Lose Power
Fires burned in San Bernardino County and RivCo in both Anza and Coachella Valley. SoCal Edison says over 5K customers were without power.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
Sylmar Fire Map: See Hurst Fire Perimeter, Evacuation Areas
The Hurst Fire broke out Tuesday evening and exploded to 505 acres amid raging Santa Ana winds, forcing evacuations.
Paige Austin, Patch Staff
Northridge-Chatsworth, CA|News|
Sylmar Brush Fire Burns 505 Acres: Evacuations Ordered
The fast moving blaze dubbed the Hurst Fire is burning north of the Foothill (210) Freeway, and homes are threatened.
Paige Austin, Patch Staff
Altadena, CA|News|
Altadena Fire Map: See Eaton Fire Perimeter, Evacuation Areas
The Eaton Fire broke out Tuesday evening and exploded across the hills amid raging Santa Ana winds, forcing evacuations.
Paige Austin, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
Eaton Fire Explodes To Nearly 3,000 Acres, Destroys Homes, 2 Dead
The wind-driven fire forced evacuations and blackened more than 1,000 acres in less than five hours Tuesday evening.
Paige Austin, Patch Staff
Pacific Palisades, CA|News|
Fire Burns Getty Villa Grounds But Collections Safe
The museum will be closed at least through Monday.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Pacific Palisades, CA|News|
Palisades Fire Map: See Fire Perimeter, Evacuation Areas
The Palisades Fire broke out Tuesday morning and exploded across the hills amid raging Santa Ana winds, destroying more than 1,000 homes.
Paige Austin, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
10 Freeway Shut Down In Santa Monica Due To Palisades Fire
A portion of the 10 Freeway in Santa Monica remained shut down Wednesday due to the Palisades Fire.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Pacific Palisades, CA|News|
Pacific Palisades Fire Evacuation Orders Issued
A fast moving fire threatened homes in Pacific Palisades Tuesday, prompting evacuation orders.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Mission Viejo, CA|News|
75 MPH Winds Batter Mission Viejo Amid Fire Watch Warning
Mission Viejo residents can expect the fierce winds in their area to continue through Tuesday night and some of Wednesday.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
Public Safety Power Shutoffs Ongoing In These SoCal Counties
Nearly half a million electric customers are at risk of losing power Tuesday in a public safety shutoff in Southern California.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Pacific Palisades, CA|News|
Pacific Palisades Fire Burns 2,925 Acres, Destroys Homes
The explosive brush fire is threatening more than 10,000 homes and forced mass evacuations. Burn victims scrambled across PCH for aid.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Hollywood, CA|News|
Fire Breaks Out On Sunset Boulevard Amid Red Flag Conditions
A structure fire quickly spread to brush in the Hollywood Hills Tuesday morning amid fierce Santa Ana winds.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
100MPH Gusts Expected In 'Most Destructive' Windstorm In A Decade
Powerful Santa Ana winds with life-threatening gusts triggered school and road closures and likely power shutoffs amid extreme fire danger.
Paige Austin, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
IE Fire Threats Grow Amid Strong Santa Ana Winds, Mountain Snowfall
Tuesday morning, winds grew in the Inland Empire, a fire erupted along the Santa Ana riverbed near a homeless encampment, and it's snowing.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Malibu, CA|News|
Malibu School Damaged In Franklin Fire
A Malibu school suffered damaged in the Franklin Fire, which continued to burn Tuesday night at 0% containment.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
Air Quality Alert: Franklin Fire Causes Unhealthy Air Across LA County
Residents are urged to take caution as an out-of-control blaze in Malibu sends smoke across the region, hampering air quality.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Malibu, CA|News|
Malibu Man Stays Behind To Defend Homes From Franklin Fire: Report
The man says he helped save five homes from flames as the fire devastated the coastal community on Tuesday.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Malibu, CA|News|
23 Surreal Photos Show The Franklin Fire Burning In Malibu
Thousands of residents in Malibu were ordered to evacuate as the Franklin Fire threatens dangerous conditions into the week.
David Allen, Patch Staff
Malibu, CA|News|
Malibu Fire Map: See Franklin Fire Perimeter, Evacuation Areas
The Franklin Fire broke out late Monday night and exploded across the Malibu hills amid raging Santa Ana winds.
Paige Austin, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
Franklin Fire Explodes 3,000 Acres: Homes Destoyed, Thousands Evacuate
At zero containment, the wind-fueled Franklin Fire has already burned over 7 square miles in Malibu as Santa Anas are set to continue.
Anna Schier and Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Northridge-Chatsworth, CA|News|
17 Images Show Devastation As Wind-Fed Fire Burns Homes In SoCal
Northwest of Los Angeles, the Mountain Fire exploded in size Wednesday and prompted evacuation orders for more than 10,000 people.
Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|News|
Brush Fire Burning Off I-15 Fwy: 23 Acres, School Evacuated
Thick black smoke erupted from the canyon area west of the I-15 Freeway north of Lake Elsinore Friday.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Across California|News|
CA Wildfires: 1M Acres Burned In 2024; Heat To Elevate Danger
Another record-setting heat wave in California is raising fire danger, prompting power shutoffs and flare-ups of existing blazes.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Concord, CA|News|
Willow Fire Blackens 70 Acres Near Concord
The two-alarm wildfire started near Willow Pass and Avila roads.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Across California|News|
21 Images Show CA Wildfires Wreaking Havoc On State
Several days of triple-digit heat have led to multiple wildfires in the Southern California area, creating thunderstorm-like weather systems
Peggy Newell, Patch Staff
Orange County, CA|News|
Homes Destroyed, Structures Lost In Growing Airport Fire Wednesday
The blaze expanded to 22,376 acres by Wednesday morning, crossing the Ortega Highway and threatening thousands of homes in Riverside County.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
