Wildfires

Today's breaking news on wildfires in California, SoCal and Los Angeles.

A view of the Crossing Fire in Aguanga May 20, 2025.

California Wildfires 3 hours ago

Firefighters increase containment of Crossing Fire in Riverside County

Firefighters increased containment of a brush fire that started Tuesday afternoon in Riverside County and grew to more than 100 acres. Evacuation orders and warnings issued Tuesday afternoon for the C...

Wildfires May 16

One of the first homes to rebuild post Palisades Fire sees major progress

A home in the Pacific Palisades is offering hope to others in the fire-ravaged neighborhood along De Pauw Street after making some significant development in the rebuilding process. Karma Dickerson re...
Wildfires May 16

Contaminated soil detected at nearly half of Pasadena schools

The Pasadena Unified School District tested the soil at all of their schools after the Eaton Fire and results show nearly half their campuses have contaminated soil. Alex Rozier reports for the NBC4 N...
Wildfires May 13

Elementary school robotics team reboots after Palisades Fire destroyed their robots

An elementary school robotics team whose robots burned in the Palisades Fire in January made a remarkable comeback in matter of months. The team is competing this week in the Robotics World Championsh...
California Wildfires May 12

How much damage did the L.A. wildfires cause? After federal cuts, a crucial estimate is missing

Researchers were told not to share data on the January fires or to update their climate disaster database.

Wildfires May 12

Report released on erroneous LA wildfire evacuation alerts. Here are key findings

Key findings on the causes of an erroneous wildfire evacuation alert that was accidentally sent to millions of Los Angeles County residents during January’s fires and windstorm were part of a Congressional report released Monday. The alerts intended for residents affected by the Kenneth Fire in the San Fernando Valley community of West Hills ...
Wildfires May 9

Last fire-impacted water system in LA cleared for safe drinking

The State Water Board had issued nine systems a formal order requiring benzene contamination screening throughout fire-impacted area.
Wildfires May 8

SoCal Edison removes second tower potentially linked to Eaton Fire

Southern California Edison removed a second tower located in La Cañada Flintridge as they continue their investigation to the cause of the Eaton Fire. Karma Dickerson reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on May 8, 2025.
Wildfires May 8

SoCal Edison tower suspected of igniting Eaton Fire dismantled for investigation

One of two towers being investigated were dismantled and flown to a landing zone to be further examined if they are the possible cause of the Eaton Fire. Robert Kovacik reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on May 7, 2025.
Wildfires May 7

‘Not enough to rebuild.' Altadena woman shares why she's selling her property

An Altadena woman who lost the home she hoped to enjoy her retirement in has decided to put it on the market following the Eaton Fire.
Wildfires May 8

SoCal Edison begins removal of towers near possible Eaton Fire ignition point

Southern California Edison took down one of two transmission towers from the possible Eaton Fire ignition site to be further examined.
California Wildfires May 5

Olympic swimmer Gary Hall Jr. gets medal replicas for 10 lost in LA wildfires

Gary Hall Jr. left his 10 Olympic medals behind at his Pacific Palisades home in January during the wildfires.
California Wildfires May 4

‘They can rebuild.' Nonprofit provides furniture to fire victims

An El Monte-based nonprofit is giving local fire victims one less thing to worry about as it refurnishes homes damaged by January’s brush fires.
Wildfires May 3

Nonprofit helps refurnish homes after LA wildfires

Home Bank LA is helping victims of the LA wildfires by providing furniture and home goods. Michelle Valles reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on May 3, 2025.
California Wildfires Apr 30

Student journalists capture LA fires with immersive imaging

Students from Arizona State University captured LA County’s wildfires in a unique way with 3D imaging.
Wildfires Apr 29

LAPD trying to find owners of guns destroyed in Palisades Fire

Investigators are trying to find serial numbers or other clues so the rifles, shotguns and handguns can be returned to the legal owners. Investigative Reporter Eric Leonard reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.
Wildfires Apr 29

Rifles, shotguns and handguns found in burned homes of Pacific Palisades

Hundreds of burned guns have been found in the ashes of homes destroyed in the Palisades Fire in Pacific Palisades.
California Wildfires Apr 29

LAPD finds hundreds of guns in burned homes in Pacific Palisades

The LAPD has been collecting and cataloging hundreds of guns found in the ashes of burned homes.