Overnight water drops helped stop the spread of a huge wildfire churning through rugged mountains north of Los Angeles.

As of Thursday afternoon, six active wildfires are burning in Southern California, and maps shared on the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) website show how each one has ...

The Gilman Fire broke out in the La Jolla neighborhood today, while a brush fire at the border with Mexico, has engulfed 20 acres. Follow Newsweek's live blog.

The Ventura County fire just north of Los Angeles was initially estimated to be 3 acres, but has since burned 50 acres.

Cooler, wet weather is forecast to bring moisture to the parched landscape and reduce the fire threat. But heavy rainfall could also trigger flash floods in burn scars.

Fire crews in Southern California are battling new several fires. And the area continues to be under a critical fire alert. Authorities have extended Red Flag Warnings through Friday.

Over 1,100 firefighters were “strategically pre-positioned” across Southern California to address "ongoing critical fire ...

Millions of Southern Californians were on edge as winds began picking up during a final round of dangerous fire weather forecast for the region where two massive blazes have killed at least 25 and ...

San Diego Gas & Electric crews are restoring power to areas of rural San Diego County today as blustery Santa Ana winds ...

Containment of the deadly Palisades Fire rose to 72% Thursday, with one more day of Santa Ana winds in the forecast before rain arrives for the weekend. Much of the Los Angeles area will be under a ...

The new Laguna Fire prompted evacuations in California and 10 million people are under red flag warnings. NBC News’ Bill Karins details the weekend weather that is bringing much needed rain to ...