A red flag warning for critical fire weather in parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties, issued by the National Weather Service, has been extended through 10 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 24. Forecasters warn that these weather conditions,

As of Thursday afternoon, six active wildfires are burning in Southern California, and maps shared on the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) website show how each one has grown.

A new fire broke out near Los Angeles’ Bel Air neighborhood early on Thursday as the Hughes fire, which was first reported Wednesday in northern Los Angeles County, grew rapidly to set ablaze more than 10,

Firefighters battled multiple wildfires Thursday in southern California, including a new blaze that erupted a day earlier and prompted authorities to order more than 30,000 people to evacuate. The Hughes Fire northwest of the city of Los Angeles became the latest focus for fire crews Wednesday as it swelled to burn an area of more than 41 square kilometers near the Lake Castaic recreation area.