Private firefighters are a growing part of insurance companies’ strategy, but some professionals says they can sometimes pose ...

A deep analysis of the Palisades fire evacuation paints a chaotic scenario: As the fire roared toward homes, major escape routes were gridlocked before the first evacuation orders were given.

Officials across the Los Angeles area had plenty of warning that a deadly confluence of wind and drought was coming. A bad fire was likely. Did they do enough to get ready?

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The union representing South County's Cal Fire employees has come out swinging against the decision. It's claiming the move could displace 30 of its firefighters -- forcing them to move from their ...

Amid the L.A. wildfires, when Lauren and Nelson Saravia heard first responders and others were hungry, they got their food trucks going to help.

As of Wednesday, firefighters had the footprint of the 6,625-acre blaze, dubbed the Border 2 Fire, nearly 90% surrounded, according to Cal Fire.

There were more than 2,400 personnel assigned to battle the fire. All evacuation warnings were lifted Sunday afternoon, but ...

As of Wednesday, firefighters had the footprint of the 6,625-acre blaze, dubbed the Border 2 Fire, nearly 90% surrounded, ...

Containment of the Border 2 Fire in the far southern reaches of the San Diego area increased to 74% Tuesday morning with ...

Cal Fire and local agencies are investigating several recent fires in the region, including the Border 2 Fire that has burned over 6,600 acres.