The mountains and foothills of Los Angeles County are in “extreme drought” conditions, about 36% of the county, explained Pugh. That’s one category shy of hitting the highest level, “exceptional drought,” and three higher than the lowest, “abnormally dry.” The rest of the county is in severe drought.

One company in Colorado is helping first responders with fire mapping in California. Maxar Intelligence is a space technology company in Westminster that specializes in satellite imagery, among other areas.

Colorado has sent nine “strike teams” made up of local firefighters to aid in fighting the fires in Southern California. The Palisades Fire, which began one week ago following intense winds, currently covers 23,

A social media post made rounds saying Oregon fire trucks were going to be turned away due to emissions. But that claim is false.

Southern Colorado Firefighters Help Extinguish the LA Fires, adapting to unique challenges while preparing to bring valuable insights home to improve wildfire response back home.

The Colorado firefighters are joining a force that includes nearly 1,400 fire engines, 84 aircraft and more than 14,000 personnel, including crews from as far away as South Africa. Wildfires in the Los Angeles area have destroyed thousands of homes and killed at least 24 people.

Colorado’s wildfire risk has many similarities to Southern California. It is why local leaders observe and watch for lessons learned.

"It's hard to think of one thing that we've lost, there's just so many little things," a Coloradan who lost their home said.

Ferocious Santa Ana winds fueled blazes in Southern California. Yet weather can also help determine how long a fire will last.

Rain brought much needed aid to the Los Angeles firefight, moving the fires surrounding the city closer to containment.

Much-need rain has begun to fall over Southern California, bringing relief to the drought-stricken region but also the threat of toxic runoff.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Parched Southern California was forecast to face more dangerous winds on Wednesday but could get some badly needed rain this weekend, dampening the prospects of another round of deadly wildfires though even a small amount of precipitation could could create new challenges like toxic ash runoff.