The ferocious Pacific Palisades Fire ripping through Los Angeles is barely a day old, but already stands among the most destructive wildfires in the county’s history.

Homeowners dealing with the loss or destruction of their homes during the brush fires that are still ripping through Los Angeles County will need to consider their insurance options next. While many residents in Altadena and West Los Angeles grip with loss amid the devastating fires,

The 'Doctor Strange' director opens up on how a catastrophic fire impacted his family ("people grieve differently") and wise words offered by mentor Wim Wenders to his young son: "Hold onto your memories.

While social media amplifies (and attacks) wealthy homeowners offering to "pay any amount" for mitigation — and such outfits do certainly exist — most private firefighters work for utilities, insurers or independent jurisdictions.

Forecasters in Southern California expect to issue a 'particularly dangerous situation' red flag warning for the coming week as the Santa Ana wind forecast worsens.

The Palisades fire wreaked significant havoc on the nearby city of Malibu. In an interview, Mayor Doug Stewart said that the state has taken charge of debris removal efforts, praising its effective management of the cleanup after the 2018 Woolsey fire, but the process of building back is a long one.

Lithium batteries from EVs and hybrids, as well as home-power backups, will require specialized removal in the wake of the Eaton and Palisades fires.

As of late last week, investigations were under way into whether equipment owned and operated by Southern California Edison, the utility subsidiary of

It’s too soon to know the toll these fires have taken on wildlife, particularly wide-ranging carnivores like mountain lions. But biologists worry that the growing severity and frequency of fires is outpacing wildlife’s ability to adapt.

The blazes are the result of a combination of suburban sprawl in fire-prone areas, fierce Santa Ana winds, dry conditions fueled by climate change and the limits of firefighting.

Former Milwaukee Brewers star outfielder Ryan Braun praised the work of the firefighters who battled the deadly wildfires that struck Los Angeles