New wildfires, strong winds send smoke wafting over SoCal, trigger evacuations
Strong winds fanned new fires in the Inland Empire on Thursday, burning homes and forcing residents to flee.
Extreme warnings continue as new fire erupts in Simi Valley
“This Santa Ana wind event will likely be the strongest we have seen so far this season,” according to the weather service.
Getty Fire shuts down 405 Freeway as thousands evacuate in LA
In Long Beach, Mayor Robert Garcia said the LBFD was monitoring “sensitive sites” in Long Beach amid the fire-prone weather conditions.
Trump, California spar over money for wildfire relief funds
President Donald Trump threatened Wednesday to withhold money to help California cope with wildfires.
Smoke from massive nearby wildfires prompts air-quality warning in Long Beach
The Woolsey and Hill fires in Ventura and Los Angeles counties has led to unhealthy air quality in the Los Angeles region, including parts of Long Beach where a smoke advisory has been issued.
Deadly wildfires continue to burn as crews brace for renewed winds
Los Angeles County fire Chief Daryl Osby said Saturday that firefighters told him they were working in the toughest, most extreme conditions they had seen in their lives on Friday night.