Breaking: Hicks Fire reported in Orange County on Feb. 21
A new wildfire was reported today at 11:05 p.m. in Orange County. Hicks Fire has been burning on private land. Currently, ...
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Evacuations ordered for some Orange County canyons near Airport Fire
An evacuation warning will go into effect thursday morning for several canyon areas near the Airport Fire burn scar in Orange ...
Newport Beach teen deploys AI-driven early wildfire detection system for the first time
Ryan Honary, founder of SensoRy AI, has been working on the project since fifth grade after seeing the devastation of the ...
Updated CalFire map shows increase in 'very high' fire hazard acreage in Northern California
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — CalFire released a new map this week, expanding hazardous fire zones in Northern California. It's part of Governor Gavin Newsom's executive order after the Los Angeles fires.
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Teen innovator develops AI-powered wildfire sensor to detect flames before they spread
A 17-year-old high school junior from Orange County, Ryan Honary, may have found a game-changing solution to wildfires.
Politicians rise or fall on disaster response. The LA County fires are Gavin Newsom’s big test
Gov. Gavin Newsom has become a familiar sight around Los Angeles since the firestorm that swept through the region last month, leveling neighborhoods in Pacific Palisades and Altadena. Will his ...
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California on 'high alert' as looming storm threatens flooding, mudslides, heavy snow
An atmospheric river is expected to bring torrential rain to California this week, threatening parts of the state with flash ...
Evacuations issued in Southern California as heavy rain brings threat of debris flows in areas scarred by wildfires
For the second time this year, Southern Californians are evacuating their homes as heavy rain threatens new destruction in ...
Cal Fire begins releasing new state-mandated maps showing highest fire hazard areas
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection this week ... zoning was Placerville in El Dorado County.