Breaking: Romero Fire reported in Merced County on Dec. 2

A new wildfire was reported today at 4:49 p.m. in Merced County, California. Romero Fire has been burning on private land.

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Dec. 2

A new wildfire was reported today at 4:53 p.m. in Los Angeles County, California. The wildfire has been burning on private ...

'A personal embarrassment': Why fire agencies keep failing to put out blazes that later turn disastrous

Rekindled blazes are raising questions about whether agencies need to rethink how they ensure fires are truly extinguished.

Even a full reservoir wouldn't have ensured water in Palisades fire, California officials say

During the Palisades fire, a nearby reservoir was empty for repairs. State officials say even if it had been full, the water ...

Some California landfills are on fire and leaking methane. Newly proposed rules could make them safer

California is considering adopting new rules to better identify and more quickly to respond to dangerous methane leaks and ...