As of Friday afternoon, the Border fire was 4,250 acres in size and 10 percent contained, but no structures were threatened.

Cal Fire’s total base wildfire protection budget has nearly tripled over the past 10 years, from $1.1 billion in 2014‑15 to $3 billion in 2023‑24.

Southern California Edison discovered signs of an encampment about 300 yards from the spot where the Eaton fire is suspected to have started.

The Palisades and Eaton wildfires also continue burning in the Los Angeles area, leaving parts of Southern California with devastating fire damage.

As winds across the Southern California area are calmer than their peak and firefighters are making progress, the threat to the fire-weary region remains with Santa Ana winds expected to continue in the coming days.

Winds have picked up and are expected to continue through Tuesday morning, raising the risk of new wildfires sparking

(AP) — Reeling from destructive wildfires, including the deadliest in California history ... The state Board of Forestry and Fire Protection has no firm timeline for completing them. “It’s frustrating at every level of government,” said Democratic ...

Although the Conservation (Fire) Camp Program provides critical support during wildfire season, it has faced significant criticism, especially for being exploitative in nature. California is one of 12 states that use incarcerated people to help fight fires.

Coverage of the Hughes, Sepulveda and Laguna fires in Southern California during a fourth consecutive day of red flag fire weather warnings.

Winds picked up on Tuesday in Southern California and at least a couple of new wildfires broke out as firefighters remained on alert in extreme fire weather two weeks after two major blazes started that are still burning in the Los Angeles area.

Reeling from destructive wildfires, including the deadliest in California history ... The state Board of Forestry and Fire Protection has no firm timeline for completing them.

Winds have picked up and are expected to continue through Tuesday morning, raising the risk of new wildfires sparking.