Attorneys for a homeowner whose property was destroyed in the Eaton Fire allege that the blaze was caused by a failure of Southern California Edison (SCE) equip
Southern California Edison, a unit of utility Edison International , said on Monday preliminary analysis of data showed a "momentary and expected increase in current" on its energized lines in the Eaton Canyon corridor on Jan.
With parts of Los Angeles County still smoldering from wildfires, the expected rain this weekend would seem like a welcome relief. But how the rain falls could make the difference between a disaster respite or a disaster repeat.
President Donald Trump speaks at the 2025 House Republican Members Conference Dinner at Trump National Doral Miami in Doral, Fla., Monday, Jan. 27, 2025. On the same day, he posted on social media that military troops had "turned on" Pacific Northwest water to help California. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein) AP
A range of upcoming musical events will aim to provide relief funds for those impacted by the Eaton and Palisades wildfires.
The National Weather Service said there is a 15-25% chance of thunderstorms across the region, which could bring periods of heavy rainfall that could overwhelm the burn-scar areas.
Trump has signed an executive order seeking to circumvent federal and state laws dealing with California's water system in an effort to provide the southern part of the state with necessary water resources to fight wildfires.
Nine wildfires are currently burning across Southern California as of Friday morning, five of which ignited yesterday.
A public insurance adjuster may help negotiate a better insurance payout for residents who lost their homes in the SoCal wildfires.
At the time of publication, the Laguna fire had burned approximately 50 acres and was still listed at 0 percent containment, according to Cal Fire. Evacuation warnings, which indicate a "potential threat to life and/or property," were in effect for "Laguna Zone 1" and "Laguna Zone 2."
Smoke quickly filled the skies over Southern California on Wednesday as a new wildfire, dubbed the Hughes Fire, rapidly grew to more than 5,000 acres, video shows.