A deep analysis of the Palisades fire evacuation paints a chaotic scenario: As the fire roared toward homes, major escape routes were gridlocked before the first evacuation orders were given.

Taking preemptive steps to protect your home and plan your exit can reduce danger and help firefighters do their jobs, first ...

As the Eaton Fire ravaged part of Los Angeles, Galen Buckwalter said he had no choice but to ride his wheelchair through the ...

(Minutes from a 2016 meeting between Fire Department managers and the community council show that a department official described just such a plan — establishing evacuation routes based on fire ...

"Evacuation ... to escape." The wildfires, which have devastated large portions of the LA area, first ignited in Pacific Palisades and spread to Malibu and Santa Monica, with the Eaton Fire ...

Katya Meyer has lived in Pacific Palisades almost her entire life. Tuesday was one of the most surreal days she's had there.

Here is what you need to know if you’re driving an electric car in this situation: Charging can be difficult in an evacuation ...

Talk to your family and household in advance and designate an emergency gathering point outside any fire area or hazardous area. Identify multiple escape ... create an evacuation plan for them ...

Cal Fire says each plan should include a meeting point, escape routes, pet arrangements and a communication plan in case of separation. To prepare for a possible night evacuation, officials ...

You should also plan your escape routes and practice them ... plan and following local officials like the LAPD for evacuation updates. Cal Fire has an interactive map showing the various ...

Rose recently received an evacuation order through the AC Alert system during the Keller Fire. With so many recent scares, she’s now more prepared than ever. "Have the go-bag, have the plan ...