Wildfires

Today's breaking news on wildfires in California, SoCal and Los Angeles. Here is the latest on fires now, including breaking developments, public safety information, maps, video and longterm outlooks.

McKinney Fire Aug 6

McKinney Fire Near California-Oregon Border Causes Fish Deaths: Tribe

The Karuk Tribe says a massive wildfire burning in a remote area just south of Oregon appears to have caused the deaths of tens of thousands of Klamath River fish.

California Wildfires Aug 4

Firefighters Gain Ground on California's Largest Wildfire of 2022
California Wildfires Aug 2

Death Toll in Northern California McKinney Fire Rises to Four

California Wildfires Jul 25

Map: See Where the Oak Fire Is Burning Near Yosemite National Park

This interactive map shows where the Oak Fire is burning just outside Yosemite National Park in California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains.
California Wildfires Jul 25

NASA Satellite Images Show Smoke From Oak Fire Near Yosemite National Park

Satellite images show a plume of smoke rising from a wildfire near California’s Yosemite National Park that forced evacuations as it grew during a weekend of sweltering temperatures.
California Wildfires Jul 22

River Bottom Brush Fire Grows Overnight to More Than 40 Acres in Riverside County

Firefighters are increasing containment of a brush fire that started late Thursday in Riverside during a week of warm and dry conditions in Southern California.
Washburn Fire Jul 12

Wildfire Grows Near Famed Yosemite Grove of Sequoia Trees

Part of Yosemite National Park has been closed as a wildfire quintupled in size near a grove of California’s famous giant sequoia trees, officials said.

California Wildfires Jul 8

People's Safety During Wildfires Likely Linked to Economic Status: Report

It’s not a matter of if, but when, the next major wildfire will strike and a new Stanford study says we’re not ready to deal with the smoke.
California Jul 5

New Evacuations for Communities Near California Forest Fire

Evacuation orders have been expanded for remote communities near a wildfire that’s chewing through California forests. The Sierra Nevada Gold Country fire tripled in size to about 6.1 square miles Tuesday. The fire erupted on the Fourth of July at a recreation area packed with people. Between 85 to 100 celebrating at a river were forced to ta...
California Wildfires Jun 30

Nearly 1,000-Acre Sierra Nevada Wildfire Threatens Hundreds of Structures

A Sierra Nevada wildfire destroyed a building and was a threat to more than 250 homes and other structures, California authorities said Wednesday.
union fire Jun 27

Firefighters Increase Containment of Union Fire to 65 Percent in Jurupa Valley

Union Fire that started Saturday in the Jurupa Valley has now been 65% contained.
California Wildfires Jun 23

Firefighters Protect Homes From Grass Fire Burning Near Sylmar Neighborhood

Firefighters responded to a brush fire Thursday in the north San Fernando Valley.
sheep fire Jun 15

Sheep Fire 81% Contained, Still Burning Nearly 1,000 Acres; Evacuation Orders Lifted

The Sheep Fire, which began burning near Wrightwood in San Bernardino County on Saturday, is 81% contained as of Wednesday morning, according to Cal Fire.
sheep fire Jun 14

Sheep Fire Updates: Nearly 1,000 Acres Burn Near Wrightwood, 35% Contained

The Sheep Fire continues to burn near Wrightwood and the Angeles National Forest in San Bernardino County. Evacuations have been ordered as firefighters work to contain the flames.
sheep fire Jun 13

Sheep Fire Continues to Burn at 990 Acres, 5% Contained

More than 200 firefighters are battling the flames on the ground and in the air, but families have already had to flee their homes in Wrightwood. Annette Arreola reports for Today in LA on Monday, June 13, 2022.
duarte Jun 13

Firefighters Increase Containment of Brush Fire in Duarte

Firefighters have stopped the forward progress of a brush fire east of Los Angeles and are continuing to increase containment.
OCEANSIDE Jun 13

75-Acre Brush Fire Contained in Oceanside; No Homes Damaged

Firefighters have stopped the forward rate of a brush fire that grew up to 75 acres in Oceanside and prompted evacuations in the area Sunday afternoon.
Wildfires Jun 13

Evacuations Ordered for Sheep Fire, Now Burning 990 Acres Near Wrightwood

A roughly 775 acre wildfire is burning in the Angeles National Forest on Saturday, officials said. The fire has grown exponentially since Sunday morning.
California Wildfires Jun 10

Firefighters Share Dire Wildfire Outlook for LA County

Southern California firefighters shared their outlook on the months ahead as the drought-stricken region enters summer with hillsides covered in dry brush.
California Wildfires Jun 7

Hesperia Fire Started by Beekeeper's Beehive Smoker Burns 95 Acres

A brush fire that started Monday in San Bernardino County grew to near 100 acres.

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