Backlash after LA millionaire offers 'any amount' for private firefighters to protect home

A millionaire in Los Angeles faced a wave of criticism after he posted a plea on social media offering to pay private firefighters "any amount" to protect his home from the raging Palisades Fire, as his neighbors' homes burned.

Los Angeles wildfires: National Guard steps in as looting arrests rise

National Guard troops join wildfire response as looting arrests rise and nearly 180,000 residents remain under evacuation orders in Los Angeles County.

Biden says ‘fire away’ to Harris during LA wildfire update, sparks backlash

President Joe Biden’s “fire away" comment during a live update on the Los Angeles wildfires drew criticism as the death toll from the blazes rose to seven.

Federal government to cover 100% of LA wildfire disaster response, Biden announces

President Biden announced the federal government will cover 100% of wildfire disaster response costs in Southern California for the next six months, increasing support for the ongoing crisis.

What caused the California fires? What we know

A rare combination of risk factors in Los Angeles County has sparked a series of deadly wildfires that have destroyed thousands of homes and businesses.

What to do before you evacuate during California wildfires

Learn the critical steps to take before evacuating during a wildfire, including protecting your home, documenting belongings for insurance, and following LADWP recommendations.

View from SkyFOX shows entire Pacific Palisades neighborhoods "just leveled"

SkyFOX reporter Stu Mundel had to use the helicopter’s map-overlay technology to identify streets amid the destruction. "The devastation is complete and just jaw-dropping," he offered.

List: TV and film landmarks damaged by California wildfires

Several iconic landmarks have been damaged or destroyed as the wildfires continue to burn across Southern California.

What are the Santa Ana winds that have driven LA fires?

While the Santa Ana winds are mostly dry and warm, these wind events can also intensify and become dangerous.

LA fires containment update: What to know about California’s deadly blazes

Fierce wildfires continued to burn on Thursday in the Los Angeles area. Here's where the current blazes stand, and what to know about the containment effort.

Paris Hilton among celebrities to lose homes in LA fires

Paris Hilton and other celebrities have lost their homes to fires burning in the Pacific Palisades and elsewhere. Here's what to know.

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.

Uber, Lyft offering free rides to evacuees impacted by Los Angeles wildfires

Uber and Lyft announced they are offering free rides for evacuees in an effort to help those impacted by the devastating wildfires in Southern California.

Will the NFL move the Vikings/Rams playoff game due to L.A. wildfires?

The Minnesota Vikings are set to face the L.A. Rams next Monday night in the NFC Wild Card Playoffs, but Mother Nature might have a say in that.

Where is LA Mayor Karen Bass amid devastating wildfires?

Mayor Karen Bass of Los Angeles is facing public criticism for being in Ghana during the raging wildfires in Southern California.

Watch: Palisades Fire creates apocalyptic scene along L.A. highway

"Like driving through hell" is how one Los Angeles resident described evacuating down the Pacific Coast Highway as the Palisades Fire raged out of control all around her.

How many fires have burned in California in 2025?

CAL FIRE said in December that lower temperatures combined with lower precipitation will heighten fire risk, particularly in Southern California, through February.