Is California's Wildfire Risk Over? What Forecast Shows
Exceptionally dry weather has targeted Southern California so far this winter, creating ideal conditions for wildfires.
California Wildfires: Scorched region gets its first significant rain in months.
So far, many clues to the origins of the deadly Eaton fire, which started in the area just after 6 p.m. that evening and went on to kill 17 people, have pointed to the brushy hillside where a tangle of electrical lines stretch up Eaton Canyon.
Southern California rains arrive, heightening mudslide concerns in scorched areas
This file captures the news of the California wildfires from Sunday, Jan. 27. For the latest updates on the fires, follow USA TODAY's coverage for Monday, Jan. 27. Intermittent showers sweeping across Southern California on Sunday provided welcome relief for firefighters battling devastating wildfires but threatened to bring an unwelcome side effect — mudslides.
Mudslide concerns remain near California's burn scar areas as heavy rain falls in LA County
The rain is raising concerns about potential mudslides in recent burn scar areas, including Malibu, Altadena, and other regions.
Forecasted California rain changes threats from wildfires to landslides
Southern California is expecting up to an inch of rain in some parts, aiding the fight against wildfires but also causing landslides that threaten homes in Los Angeles area. NBC News' Steve Patterson reports on the anxieties residents face as they try to resettle.
California rain helps short-term fire threat, sets off mudslides in burn scar areas
Southern California received some much-needed rainfall over the last two days, which helped with the ongoing wildfire fight across the Los Angeles area. However, the return of the rain triggered Flash Flood Warnings,
California fears rain will trigger mudslides, debris flows after wildfires
Southern Californians are worried wet weather will trigger mudslides and debris flows as it's trying to recover from devastating wildfires.
Trump says military 'turned on the water' in California. State officials say that's false.
Donald Trump said the U.S. military entered California and opened a large flow of water to fight fires, but state officials ...
Were the rains enough to ease Southern California’s fire threat? What we know
The recent storm brought some much needed moisture to Southern California without the dangerous mudslides some feared. But ...
Why California’s fire response could make or break the careers of several politicians
Crises — either real or merely perceived — can make or break political careers as news media and the voting public judge how ...
Rain aids firefighters in Los Angeles wildfires, sends ash and mud flowing through streets
More than an inch of rain fell in many areas, loosening Los Angeles hillsides burned bare by the recent blaze near the ...
Kelsey Grammer says California lawmakers 'took their eye off the ball' in wildfires catastrophe
"Wish You Were Here" star Kelsey Grammer says California officials weren't as prepared as they could have been for the recent ...
LA County wildfires ignite fierce competition for homes in Newport Beach, South Bay
Josh Altman, formerly of “Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles,” went viral after he predicted that up to 70% of residents in ...
California utility reports fault on power line miles away from origin of deadly Eaton fire
Southern California Edison has reported a Jan. 7 fault on a power line that was connected miles away from the lines located ...
Elevated levels of heavy metals found in Elkhorn Slough following Northern California lithium battery facility fire
Elevated concentrations of heavy metals have been detected at the Elkhorn Slough Reserve by scientists following a recent ...
California denies Trump claim US military turned on water in state
California on Tuesday denied President Donald Trump's claim that the U.S. military entered the state to release more water in ...
In cleanup from California fires, lithium-ion batteries are a dangerous challenge
One of the biggest cleanup challenges from the Southern California fires is lithium-ion batteries, which can explode after ...
CBS News Texas, American Red Cross partner to help victims of California wildfires
CBS News Texas is partnering with the American Red Cross to help those affected by the California wildfires. You can join our ...