The County has hired an independent group to investigate the disaster response to the fires, including evacuations and emergency alerts.

While the cause of the firestorm is being investigated by the ATF, one started Jan. 7 and spread rapidly due to ...

The Times investigates California's response to the devastating wildfires that burned across Los Angeles County in January.

A number of people brought questions and concerns to the council’s regular meeting about the federal officials’ decision to ...

When disaster strikes, government emergency alert systems offer a simple promise: Residents will get information about nearby dangers and instructions to help them stay safe.

Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. PST Los Angeles County public health officials issue closures of several miles of beach near the Palisades ...

Fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, a series of ferocious wildfires erupted the second week of January and roared ...

Deadly wildfires around Los Angeles in January reduced thousands of acres to ash but a picture of a burnt cat that spread ...

All wildfires burning in Southern California were largely contained as of Thursday morning, even after a new fire ignited in ...

For the last few weeks, a team of investigators from the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has worked ...

At least 29 people are believed to be dead and more than a dozen others remain unaccounted for as multiple wildfires rage ...