• Rapidly spreading Hughes Fire puts 54 000 under evacuation orders or warnings as investigators probe possible human cause, California

    ByRishav Kothari

    The Hughes Fire erupted on January 22, 2025, near Castaic Lake in northern Los Angeles County, tearing through more than 4 047 ha (10 000 acres) in just hours and triggering evacuation orders or warnings for over 54 000 residents. With no lightning strikes reported, investigators are expected to focus on potential human-related causes. Adding to concerns, unconfirmed reports suggest two individuals were spotted near the fire’s point of origin, though authorities have not yet addressed whether arson is suspected.

  • Urgent warning for Southern California for powerful winds, extremely critical fire weather

    ByTeo Blašković

    Southern California’s wildfire risk is reaching critical levels on Monday, January 20, 2025, with forecasters cautioning that dry vegetation and powerful winds could create the perfect conditions for fast-spreading, unpredictable fires. Potential impacts from this event include downed trees and power outages, very rapid and erratic fire spread, dangerous driving conditions and travel delays, especially for high-profile vehicles, and hazardous sea conditions with potential breaking waves for Avalon Harbor. If you live in affected region and haven’t prepared already, now is the time to act.

  • Real-time aircraft tracking shows firefighting efforts on the massive Palisades Fire, Los Angeles County

    ByRishika Yadav

    The Palisades Fire, now the largest of six active wildfires in Los Angeles County, has scorched over 15 400 ha (38 000 acres), destroyed 5 300 structures, and forced new evacuations as containment remains at 11%. To improve public awareness and operational transparency, CAL FIRE LNU has introduced real-time 3D aircraft tracking on its incident map.

  • Palisades Fire grows to most destructive wildfire in Los Angeles County’s history, California

    ByRishav Kothari

    The Palisades Fire, now the most destructive wildfire in Los Angeles County’s history, has burned through over 8 094 ha (20 000 acres), destroyed more than 5 300 structures, and left Pacific Palisades in ruins since it ignited on January 7, 2024. With only 6% containment, the fire has ravaged entire neighborhoods, including some of the nation’s most affluent areas.

  • Eaton Fire burns through Altadena, destroying over 1 000 homes and claiming 5 lives, California

    ByRishav Kothari

    The Eaton Fire has claimed the lives of at least five civilians and injured four firefighters as it continues to scorch 10 600 ha (26 230 acres) of land, leaving destruction and uncertainty in its path. Nearly 40 000 structures are under threat, with over 1 000 already destroyed the blaze continues expand with the dry and windy conditions continue to affect the region.

  • Los Angeles wildfires destroy over 12 000 structures, leave at least 24 people dead, California

    ByRishav Kothari

    Catastrophic wildfires fueled by powerful Santa Ana winds have been sweeping through Southern California since Tuesday, January 8, 2025, killing at least 24 people, displacing over 200 000 residents, and destroying more than 12 000 homes and buildings. In addition, more than 360 000 customers, or just over 1 million people in California were left without power.