Wildfire

South Carolina April 2

South Carolina arrests 3 young men for allegedly starting wildfire after failing to extinguish cigarettes

South Carolina arrested three young men for allegedly starting a massive wildfire after failing to "extinguish their cigarettes in a proper and safe manner."

Tech April 2

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 March 9

LA Mayor Karen Bass accused of deleting texts in wake of wildfire disaster

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is facing accusations of deleting her text messages from the early days of the deadly wildfires, according to a report.

California March 4

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass recall effort launches

An effort to recall Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass launched on Tuesday afternoon.

US Fires March 3

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.

US Fires March 2

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.

Opinion February 25

Morning Glory: Not a dime to the state of California for fire relief

President Trump and Secretary Burgum should take over the disaster areas, help victims rebuild, and stiff the grifters and the state and local governments.

LA Fires February 23

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.

Politics February 19

CA post-wildfire beef heats up as state insurance chief accuses Dem congressman of ‘White mansplaining’

After Rep. John Garamendi, D-Calif., criticized his reform plans, California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara accused him of "white mansplaining"

Los Angeles February 9

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.

Adam Schiff February 9

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.

Theme Parks February 8

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.

Politics February 6

Newsom changes tone on Trump from campaign rhetoric with federal wildfire recovery funds at stake

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has long been a leading adversary and target of President Donald Trump. But the governor, in need of federal help, is working with the White House.

California February 6

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.

Los Angeles February 6

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

California February 6

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.

Politics February 5

Frenemies: Newsom comes hat in hand to meet Trump at White House

California Gov. Gavin Newsom will meet with President Donald Trump at the White House to ask for federal disaster aid following the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County.

Politics February 4

Researchers blame CA wildfires on climate change, peddle 'alarmist' non-peer reviewed studies: experts

Environmental critics claim "alarmist" research group that blamed LA wildfires on climate change in a non-peer reviewed study has "no scientific foundation."

LA Fires February 1

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.

LA Fires January 31

California man pleads guilty after his drone collides with aircraft fighting Palisades Fire

A California man agrees to plead guilty to one count of unsafe operation of an unmanned aircraft after his drone collides with firefighting Super Scooper aircraft battling the Palisades Fire.

LA Fires January 30

Congressional subcommittee to hold hearing about overregulation in California following devastating wildfires

A congressional subcommittee will hold a hearing addressing overregulation in California following the devastating Los Angeles wildfires.

Wildfire January 30

Los Angeles fire cleanup complicated by 'unprecedented' number of EVs with combustible lithium-ion batteries

California wildfire cleanup is complicated by highly combustible lithium-ion batteries found in electric and hybrid vehicles popular in Los Angeles County.

LA Fires January 30

'The cross still stands': Congregants of Altadena church destroyed by Eaton fire lean on faith after loss

Pastor Charles Dorsey and members of the Lifeline Fellowship Christian Center speak with Fox News Digital about the impact of the Eaton fire on their lives and their community.

LA Fires January 29

Bodycam captures rescue of 100-year-old woman during Eaton Fire

Los Angeles Sheriff's Department recently shared video of the rescue of a 100-year-old woman from an elderly living facility evacuated due to the Eaton Fire.

LA Fires January 29

Los Angeles wildfires: Lawsuit alleges video shows what started Eaton Fire

A new lawsuit filed by a Southern California resident is claiming that a surveillance video shows what potentially started the deadly Eaton Fire.

LA Fires January 29

Los Angeles wildfires: California cities vow to ‘shut down’ EPA’s dumping site for ‘toxic’ waste

Four cities in Southern California are opposing an EPA processing site for "hazardous" waste from Los Angeles County's devastating Eaton Fire.

LA Fires January 28

Los Angeles wildfires: Second California real estate agent charged with price gouging victims

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced that charges have been filed against another realtor for price gouging victims of the Los Angeles wildfires.

Donald Trump January 28

Trump claims military entered California to release water flow, but state says that did not happen

President Donald Trump claimed that the military entered California and turned on the water, but state water officials say the president's claim is false.

LA Fires January 27

LA relied on teen volunteers for years despite fire chief's warning, but leaders can't be sued: lawyer

Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley asked for full-time employees to augment a mostly volunteer brush-clearing crew two years ago.

LA Fires January 27

Cali Rep. Chu says 'wildfires have no political affiliations' after Trump floated conditions for federal aid

Rep. Judy Chu said she does not believe conditions should be placed on federal aid for wildfires sweeping through Southern California, after President Donald Trump suggested such.