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US: Grass Fire Prompts Closure on I-405 in Los Angeles

A grass fire broke out on the side of I-405 in Los Angeles on Thursday evening, January 29, forcing major closures during rush hour.

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US: Grass Fire Prompts Closure on I-405 in Los Angeles 3

A grass fire broke out on the side of I-405 in Los Angeles on Thursday evening, January 29, forcing major closures during rush hour.

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US: Grass Fire Prompts Closure on I-405 in Los Angeles 2

A grass fire broke out on the side of I-405 in Los Angeles on Thursday evening, January 29, forcing major closures during rush hour.

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US: Atmospheric River Triggers Flash Flooding Across Southern California 9

Torrential rains from a powerful atmospheric river triggered widespread flash flooding across Southern California on Wednesday, December 24, prompting evacuation orders, travel warnings, and a state of emergency declaration by Governor Gavin Newsom. The Christmas Eve storm brought rainfall rates of more than an inch per hour in some areas, caused widespread flooding in Los Angeles County, and raised the risk of mudslides in wildfire-scarred foothills.

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US: Atmospheric River Triggers Flash Flooding Across Southern California 8

Torrential rains from a powerful atmospheric river triggered widespread flash flooding across Southern California on Wednesday, December 24, prompting evacuation orders, travel warnings, and a state of emergency declaration by Governor Gavin Newsom. The Christmas Eve storm brought rainfall rates of more than an inch per hour in some areas, caused widespread flooding in Los Angeles County, and raised the risk of mudslides in wildfire-scarred foothills.

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US: Atmospheric River Triggers Flash Flooding Across Southern California 6

Torrential rains from a powerful atmospheric river triggered widespread flash flooding across Southern California on Wednesday, December 24, prompting evacuation orders, travel warnings, and a state of emergency declaration by Governor Gavin Newsom. The Christmas Eve storm brought rainfall rates of more than an inch per hour in some areas, caused widespread flooding in Los Angeles County, and raised the risk of mudslides in wildfire-scarred foothills.

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US: Atmospheric River Triggers Flash Flooding Across Southern California 7

Torrential rains from a powerful atmospheric river triggered widespread flash flooding across Southern California on Wednesday, December 24, prompting evacuation orders, travel warnings, and a state of emergency declaration by Governor Gavin Newsom. The Christmas Eve storm brought rainfall rates of more than an inch per hour in some areas, caused widespread flooding in Los Angeles County, and raised the risk of mudslides in wildfire-scarred foothills.

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US: Atmospheric River Triggers Flash Flooding Across Southern California 5

Torrential rains from a powerful atmospheric river triggered widespread flash flooding across Southern California on Wednesday, December 24, prompting evacuation orders, travel warnings, and a state of emergency declaration by Governor Gavin Newsom. The Christmas Eve storm brought rainfall rates of more than an inch per hour in some areas, caused widespread flooding in Los Angeles County, and raised the risk of mudslides in wildfire-scarred foothills.

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US: Atmospheric River Triggers Flash Flooding Across Southern California 4

Torrential rains from a powerful atmospheric river triggered widespread flash flooding across Southern California on Wednesday, December 24, prompting evacuation orders, travel warnings, and a state of emergency declaration by Governor Gavin Newsom. The Christmas Eve storm brought rainfall rates of more than an inch per hour in some areas, caused widespread flooding in Los Angeles County, and raised the risk of mudslides in wildfire-scarred foothills, with forecasters warning of dangerous conditions that could persist through Christmas Day

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US: Atmospheric River Triggers Flash Flooding Across Southern California 2

Torrential rains from a powerful atmospheric river triggered widespread flash flooding across Southern California on Wednesday, December 24, prompting evacuation orders, travel warnings, and a state of emergency declaration by Governor Gavin Newsom. The Christmas Eve storm brought rainfall rates of more than an inch per hour in some areas, caused widespread flooding in Los Angeles County, and raised the risk of mudslides in wildfire-scarred foothills, with forecasters warning of dangerous conditions that could persist through Christmas Day

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US: Atmospheric River Triggers Flash Flooding Across Southern California

Torrential rains from a powerful atmospheric river triggered widespread flash flooding across Southern California on Wednesday, December 24, prompting evacuation orders, travel warnings, and a state of emergency declaration by Governor Gavin Newsom. The Christmas Eve storm brought rainfall rates of more than an inch per hour in some areas, caused widespread flooding in Los Angeles County, and raised the risk of mudslides in wildfire-scarred foothills, with forecasters warning of dangerous conditions that could persist through Christmas Day

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US: Pack Fire Burns Nearly 2,000 Acres in Mono County, California

A wildfire in Mono County, California, destroyed more that two dozen structures and burned 1,974 acres near McGee Creek Road and Highway 395. The Pack Fire, which started on November 13, prompted mandatory evacuations in Long Valley and McGee Creek, affecting around 1,800 residents, while nearby communities remained under warnings. As of the evening of November 17, the fire was 83% contained, with 614 firefighters and multiple air tankers deployed. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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US: California’s Garnet Fire Burns 57,000 Acres in Sierra Nevada, Forces Evacuations

The Garnet Fire, sparked by lightning on August 24 in the Sierra National Forest near Garnet Dike, central California has burned about 57,000 acres and is 15% contained. Fire activity remains intense, particularly on the northwestern front, where crews are struggling with steep terrain that limits the use of heavy equipment. Mandatory evacuation orders are in place for multiple zones, with warnings in surrounding areas. Road closures affect McKinley Grove Road and sections of Trimmer Springs Road.

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US: Evacuations Ordered as Pyrite Fire Erupts in Jurupa Valley, Riverside County 6

A brush fire broke out in Jurupa Valley on Friday, September 5, prompting evacuations for nearby areas. The fire, dubbed the Pyrite Fire, erupted around 5:20 p.m. and quickly grew to more than 500 acres.

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US: Garnet Fire Continues to Rage, Burning Nearly 34,000 Acres in California 3

The Garnet Fire, that was started on August 24, continued to rage in the Sierra National Forest in Fresno County, burning nearly 49,000 acres as of Monday, September 8, despite the dedication of over 2,000 firefighters.

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US: Garnet Fire Continues to Rage, Burning Nearly 34,000 Acres in California 2

The Garnet Fire, that was started on August 24, continued to rage in the Sierra National Forest in Fresno County, burning nearly 49,000 acres as of Monday, September 8, despite the dedication of over 2,000 firefighters.

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US: Evacuations Ordered as Pyrite Fire Erupts in Jurupa Valley, Riverside County 4

A brush fire broke out in Jurupa Valley on Friday, September 5, prompting evacuations for nearby areas. The fire, dubbed the Pyrite Fire, erupted around 5:20 p.m. and quickly grew to more than 500 acres and was 20% contained as of the morning on Sunday.

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US: Evacuations Ordered as Pyrite Fire Erupts in Jurupa Valley, Riverside County 5

A brush fire broke out in Jurupa Valley on Friday, September 5, prompting evacuations for nearby areas. The fire, dubbed the Pyrite Fire, erupted around 5:20 p.m. and quickly grew to more than 500 acres and was 20% contained as of the morning on Sunday.

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US: Evacuations Ordered as Pyrite Fire Erupts in Jurupa Valley, Riverside County 2

A brush fire that broke out in Jurupa Valley on Friday, September 5, prompting evacuations for nearby areas. The fire, dubbed the Pyrite Fire, erupted around 5:20 p.m. and quickly grew to 200 acres.

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US: Evacuations Ordered as Pyrite Fire Erupts in Jurupa Valley, Riverside County 3

A brush fire that broke out in Jurupa Valley on Friday, September 5, prompting evacuations for nearby areas. The fire, dubbed the Pyrite Fire, erupted around 5:20 p.m. and quickly grew to 200 acres.

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US: Garnet Fire Continues to Rage, Burning Nearly 34,000 Acres in California

The Garnet Fire, that was started on August 24, continued to rage in the Sierra National Forest in Fresno County, burning nearly 34,000 acres as of Friday, September 5, despite the dedication of over 1,000 firefighters.

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US: Evacuations Ordered as Pyrite Fire Erupts in Jurupa Valley, Riverside County

A brush fire that broke out in Jurupa Valley on Friday, September 5, prompting evacuations for nearby areas. The fire, dubbed the Pyrite Fire, erupted around 5:20 p.m. and grew to 140 acres.

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US: Root Fire Forces Evacuations in Shasta County, California 2

The Root Fire, which erupted on Monday, September 1 near Castle Crags in Shasta County, California, burned 758 acres as of Wednesday. Evacuation orders were issued for several nearby areas.

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US: Smoke From Pickett Fire Blankets Sky in Napa County

The Pickett Fire, a fast-growing wildfire, erupted in Napa County, Northern California, on Thursday, August 21, burning more than 6,500 acres by Sunday. Evacuation orders and warnings remained in effect and over 300 residents were without power. This video, filmed on Friday, shows smoke from the fire covering the sky in Calistoga.

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US: Pickett Fire Prompts Evacuations in Napa County, California 3

The Pickett Fire, a fast-growing wildfire, erupted in Napa County, Northern California, on Thursday, August 21, burning more than 3,200 acres by Friday evening. Authorities have issued evacuation orders, but no injuries or structural damage have been reported.

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US: Brush Fire Burns Over 100 Acres Near Dublin and San Ramon in California

A brush fire, named the Parks Fire, burned in the Tri-Valley area near Dublin and San Ramon, California on Friday afternoon, August 22. The fire, fueled by grassy terrain along the Dublin-San Ramon border near Camp Parks and the former FCI Dublin prison, grew to about 118 acres and was 25% contained by evening. Fire crews from Cal Fire, SRVFPD, ACFD, and Camp Parks’ fire department responded, and authorities said the fire posed minimal threat to structures by the evening.

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US: Pickett Fire Prompts Evacuations in Napa County, California 2

The Pickett Fire, a fast-growing wildfire, erupted in Napa County, Northern California, on Thursday, August 21, burning more than 3,200 acres by Friday evening. Authorities have issued evacuation orders, but no injuries or structural damage have been reported.

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US: Pickett Fire Prompts Evacuations in Napa County, California

The Pickett Fire, a fast-growing wildfire, erupted in Napa County, Northern California, on Thursday, burning more than 2,100 acres by early Friday. Authorities have issued evacuation orders, but no injuries or structural damage have been reported.

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US: Threat to Homes Averted as Beacon Fire in Laguna Niguel Contained

The Beacon Fire broke out in Laguna Niguel on Wednesday, August 20. The blaze, which burned 4 acres and resulted in the evacuation of approximately 20 homes, was officially stopped within two hours of igniting. No homes were burned and no injuries were reported.

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US: Coyote Fire Spreads in El Dorado County, California

The Coyote Fire started on August 20, 2025, around 2:16 p.m., near Cedar Creek Road and Coyoteville Lane in Somerset, located in El Dorado County, California. By approximately 7 p.m., the wildfire had burned around 400 acres, rapidly spreading from an initial 60 acres earlier in the afternoon. Cal Fire reports evacuation warnings are in place for areas including Omo Ranch Road to Farnham Ridge Road, cautioning that the situation may escalate to mandatory evacuation.

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US: Coyote Fire Spreads in El Dorado County, California 2

The Coyote Fire started on August 20, 2025, around 2:16 p.m., near Cedar Creek Road and Coyoteville Lane in Somerset, located in El Dorado County, California. By approximately 7 p.m., the wildfire had burned around 400 acres, rapidly spreading from an initial 60 acres earlier in the afternoon. Cal Fire reports evacuation warnings are in place for areas including Omo Ranch Road to Farnham Ridge Road, cautioning that the situation may escalate to mandatory evacuation.

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US: Fast-Moving Hawk Fire in Los Angeles County Prompts Evacuation

The Hawk Fire broke out in Acton, Los Angeles County, California, on Thursday afternoon, August 14, and quickly spread to more than 250 acres. One neighborhood was placed under an evacuation order, while others were given evacuation warnings.

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US: Las Vegas Wakes Up to Hazy Skies as California Wildfire Smoke Blankets Region

Smoke from fires across the West and Canada is causing potential health risks for people across the U.S. A smoke alert was issued for the Las Vegas Valley as a result of California wildfires, the Clark County Division of Air Quality announced on Tuesday, August 5. This video filmed on Friday morning, showing a hazy sky over Las Vegas.

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Wildfire in Ventura California - USA

Firefighters inspect the wildfire in Ventura County, California, the United States, Aug. 7, 2025. The wildfire, dubbed the Canyon fire, broke out around 1:25 p.m. local time (2025 GMT) near Piru, a small historic town located in eastern Ventura County and around 77 km northwest of Los Angeles. Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire in Ventura California - USA

Firefighters move to battle the wildfire in Ventura County, California, the United States, Aug. 7, 2025. The wildfire, dubbed the Canyon fire, broke out around 1:25 p.m. local time (2025 GMT) near Piru, a small historic town located in eastern Ventura County and around 77 km northwest of Los Angeles. Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire in Ventura California - USA

Firefighters battle to contain the wildfire in Ventura County, California, the United States, Aug. 7, 2025. The wildfire, dubbed the Canyon fire, broke out around 1:25 p.m. local time (2025 GMT) near Piru, a small historic town located in eastern Ventura County and around 77 km northwest of Los Angeles. Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire in Ventura California - USA

Firefighters battle to contain the wildfire in Ventura County, California, the United States, Aug. 7, 2025. The wildfire, dubbed the Canyon fire, broke out around 1:25 p.m. local time (2025 GMT) near Piru, a small historic town located in eastern Ventura County and around 77 km northwest of Los Angeles. Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire in Ventura California - USA

Firefighters move to battle the wildfire in Ventura County, California, the United States, Aug. 7, 2025. The wildfire, dubbed the Canyon fire, broke out around 1:25 p.m. local time (2025 GMT) near Piru, a small historic town located in eastern Ventura County and around 77 km northwest of Los Angeles. Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire in Ventura California - USA

Firefighters inspect the wildfire in Ventura County, California, the United States, Aug. 7, 2025. The wildfire, dubbed the Canyon fire, broke out around 1:25 p.m. local time (2025 GMT) near Piru, a small historic town located in eastern Ventura County and around 77 km northwest of Los Angeles. Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire in Ventura California - USA

Firefighters move to battle the wildfire in Ventura County, California, the United States, Aug. 7, 2025. The wildfire, dubbed the Canyon fire, broke out around 1:25 p.m. local time (2025 GMT) near Piru, a small historic town located in eastern Ventura County and around 77 km northwest of Los Angeles. Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire in Ventura California - USA

A firefighting helicopter drops water at the wildfire in Ventura County, California, the United States, Aug. 7, 2025. The wildfire, dubbed the Canyon fire, broke out around 1:25 p.m. local time (2025 GMT) near Piru, a small historic town located in eastern Ventura County and around 77 km northwest of Los Angeles. Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire in Ventura California - USA

Firefighters move to battle the wildfire in Ventura County, California, the United States, Aug. 7, 2025. The wildfire, dubbed the Canyon fire, broke out around 1:25 p.m. local time (2025 GMT) near Piru, a small historic town located in eastern Ventura County and around 77 km northwest of Los Angeles. Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire in Ventura California - USA

Firefighters battle to contain the wildfire in Ventura County, California, the United States, Aug. 7, 2025. The wildfire, dubbed the Canyon fire, broke out around 1:25 p.m. local time (2025 GMT) near Piru, a small historic town located in eastern Ventura County and around 77 km northwest of Los Angeles. Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire in Ventura California - USA

Firefighters battle to contain the wildfire in Ventura County, California, the United States, Aug. 7, 2025. The wildfire, dubbed the Canyon fire, broke out around 1:25 p.m. local time (2025 GMT) near Piru, a small historic town located in eastern Ventura County and around 77 km northwest of Los Angeles. Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Canyon Fire Grows Rapidly, Prompts Evacuation in Ventura County, California 4

A fast-moving brush fire broke out just south of Lake Piru in Ventura County, Southern California, on Thursday, August 7. Dubbed the Canyon Fire, it spread rapidly due to hot, dry conditions, prompting evacuation orders for thousands of residents.

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US: Canyon Fire Grows Rapidly, Prompts Evacuation in Ventura County, California 3

A fast-moving brush fire broke out just south of Lake Piru in Ventura County, Southern California, on Thursday, August 7. Dubbed the Canyon Fire, it spread rapidly due to hot, dry conditions, prompting evacuation orders for thousands of residents.

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US: Canyon Fire Grows Rapidly, Prompts Evacuation in Ventura County, California

A fast-moving brush fire broke out just south of Lake Piru in Ventura County, Southern California, on Thursday, August 7. Dubbed the Canyon Fire, it spread rapidly due to hot, dry conditions, prompting evacuation orders for thousands of residents.

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US: Canyon Fire Grows Rapidly, Prompts Evacuation in Ventura County, California 2

A fast-moving brush fire broke out just south of Lake Piru in Ventura County, Southern California, on Thursday, August 7. Dubbed the Canyon Fire, it spread rapidly due to hot, dry conditions, prompting evacuation orders for thousands of residents. This video shows smoke over the Antelope Valley seen from Quartz Hill, Los Angeles County.

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US: Smoke from California’s Gifford Fire Blankets Las Vegas Valley

Smoke from California’s Gifford Fire, which has burned over 65,000 acres in Los Padres National Forest, drifted into the Las Vegas Valley, reducing visibility and leaving a strong smell of smoke. The blaze, only 3% contained, is expected to keep haze over the area until Tuesday. This video shows hazy sky over Las Vegas Monday morning, August 4.

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US: Gold Fire Spurs Evacuation Order Near Big Bear, California

The Gold Fire, a brush fire in the San Bernardino County area of Holcomb Valley near Big Bear, erupted Monday morning, August 4. No structures have been threatened, but evacuation order was in effect for the Holcomb Campground as firefighters continued to battle the blaze.