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Southern California community members return for first time to site where church burned down ahead of Easter

A Southern California community returned for the first time Friday ahead of Easter to the site where a church burned down during January's wildfires.

Green Day's Coachella set sparks fire at festival, concertgoers express outrage over pyrotechnics use

During their performance at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on Saturday, Green Day's use of pyrotechnics ignited a fire in a nearby palm tree.

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 issues only 4 permits to rebuild homes after devastating Palisades fire: report

Only four permits to rebuild damaged or destroyed homes in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles have been issued, according to media reports.

Gwyneth Paltrow confesses LA fires caused her to drink 'every night'

Gwyneth Paltrow's menopause symptoms became a problem once she started drinking "every night" to cope with the stress from the Los Angeles fires that devastated the community in January.

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.

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.

Kristin Crowley appeals Los Angeles mayor's decision to terminate her as LAFD chief

Former Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley announced on Thursday she is appealing Mayor Karen Bass’ decision to fire her a week ago.

Women's basketball team forfeits multiple games after not traveling to Los Angeles amid wildfire crisis

Northwestern's women's basketball team has been dealt two losses for not traveling to LA during the wildfires for games against USC and UCLA.

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.

Manhunt underway after wife named as suspect in SoCal fire captain's brutal stabbing death

Authorities are searching for Yolanda Marodi in connection to the brutal stabbing death of her wife, Cal Fire Captain Rebecca Marodi.

LA Mayor Bass points fingers when grilled on Africa trip amid botched wildfire response

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, who has come under intense scrutiny for traveling to Africa last month amid a botched fire response, is deflecting blame on the controversial trip.

LA's rich and famous made 'odd request' of private armies as wildfires fueled fear, boss says

A private security expert details what it has been like protecting residents in wealthy communities ravaged by the wildfires and why the need has increased in the aftermath.

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.

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.

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.

Southern California Edison's equipment may have started major wildfire: CEO

Southern California Edison is looking into whether its equipment is tied to the Eaton and Hurst Fires, its parent company said, though the cause has not been officially determined.

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.

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

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.

California Gov. Newsom should take 'no-brainer' action to crack down on wildfire lawlessness, DAs say

California district attorneys sent Gov. Gavin Newsom a letter requesting he take action on illegal price gouging schemes in the wake of the wildfires.

‘Top Gun: Maverick’ star saved late grandfather’s watch before home burned down in Palisades Fire

Miles Teller shared more details about his experience with the Palisades Fire. The "Top Gun: Maverick" star lost his home during the LA fires and had to evacuate his grandmother.

Jelly Roll performs for LA fires first responders ahead of acting debut

Jelly Roll led a concert dedicated to the first responders helping battle the Los Angeles fires that broke out last month, ahead of his acting debut on a show focused on firefighters.

Malibu man thanks firefighters who saved his home from LA wildfires: 'We kept the fire from that door'

A Malibu homeowner attended a ceremony honoring the El Segundo firefighters who helped with Palisades Fire so he could thank the first responders who saved his ocean view house.

Tennis great Pam Shriver reunited with stolen trophies taken while evacuating Los Angeles wildfires

Pam Shriver has been reunited with several of her trophies after her car, which contained those items, was stolen after she had evacuated her home because of the L.A. wildfires.

Ryan O'Neal's son fears his family may be priced out of rebuilding 'legendary' Malibu home after LA fires

Patrick O'Neal, the son of the late Academy Award nominee Ryan O'Neal, spoke with Fox Business Network about how the sudden loss of their Malibu home from the LA fires.

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.

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.

FireAid benefit concert: ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ star breaks silence after losing home in Palisades Fire

The two-venue FireAid Benefit Concert was held in Los Angeles on Thursday night to help raise money for the Southern California communities affected by the devastating fires that ignited earlier this month.

Billy Crystal describes pain of losing home in Palisades Fire at FireAid benefit concert: ‘Fell to my knees’

The two-venue FireAid Benefit Concert was held in Los Angeles on Thursday night to help raise money for the Southern California communities affected by the devastating fires that ignited earlier this month.

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.

Dave Matthews pulls out of LA Fire relief concert last minute due to 'critical' family illness

Dave Matthews, who was part of a star-studded lineup of performers at a Los Angeles concert to raise money for wildfire relief, said on Wednesday he would not be able to perform.

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.

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.

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.

Meryl Streep cut a 'car-size hole' in her neighbor's fence to escape Palisades Fire

Meryl Streep experienced a close call while trying to evacuate during the LA Fires earlier this month. Meryl's nephew, Abe Streep, detailed his aunt's scary encounter.

Kelsey Grammer says California lawmakers 'took their eye off the ball' in wildfires catastrophe

"Wish You Were Here" star Kelsey Grammer says California officials weren't as prepared as they could have been for the recent wildfires that swept through Los Angeles.

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.

Gavin Newsom's Bay Area ravaged by surging crime as LA burns: ‘It's a war zone!'

Residents in a Northern California community are begging Gov. Newsom for help as crime runs rampant as Los Angeles continues to burn from wildfires.

Ricki Lake given replacement for ‘one of the many priceless things’ she lost after LA fires destroyed her home

Ricki Lake shared a very special gift she was given to replace one of the many items she lost when her home burned down during the Los Angeles fires.

Commanders' Jayden Daniels to auction custom-made jacket to benefit Los Angeles firefighters

Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels will auction off his custom-made jacket to benefit the Los Angeles Fire Department.

Katey Sagal calls LA fires ‘overwhelming time’ as she joins Hollywood to raise over $1.6M in relief efforts

As the Los Angeles fires have devastated more than hundreds of thousands of residents, Hollywood actors came together to raise millions in relief efforts.

Rob Lowe quips brother Chad is ‘back to being 15’ after losing his home to LA fire and receiving hand-me-downs

Actor Rob Lowe is speaking out about how he's been helping younger brother and fellow actor Chad after he lost his home in the Palisades Fire.

As LA schools prepare to reopen, toxic ash raises concerns

As parents in Los Angeles County prepare to send their children back to the schools in wildfire impacted areas that are still standing, parents are wondering how safe they are.

Rain in California helps firefighters respond to wildfires but presents risk of toxic ash runoff

Rain in Southern California is expected to help firefighters responding to multiple wildfires, but potentially heavy rain on burned hillsides could cause toxic ash runoff.

Compton Cowboys step up during Los Angeles wildfires to rescue endangered horses

The founder of the Compton Cowboys shared stories of unusual heroism and ongoing efforts to rescue horses during the devastating LA fires.

Trump meets with California residents, fire and law enforcement officials to see LA wildfire damage first hand

President Trump and first lady Melania Trump traveled to Southern California and met with residents to tour the damage of the Los Angeles wildfires on Friday.

Trump visits California after ripping 'idiot' Newsom on wildfire; critics bash crime, homelessness, spending

President Trump is ripping California Gov. Gavin Newsom over mismanagement of the state leading up to the devastating wildfires and handling of sanctuary cities ahead of his visit to the Golden State.

Tiger Woods moves Genesis Invitational to San Diego after wildfires impact LA course

Tiger Woods' Genesis Invitational is being moved from Los Angeles to San Diego after the devastating wildfires damaged a course in Los Angeles.

Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag sue the city of Los Angeles, LADWP after Palisades Fire

Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag have sued the City of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power after losing their home in the Palisades Fire.