The Inland Empire and Orange County had received less than a half-inch of rain through mid-January, and that total was ...

Senate President Pro Tem Mike McGuire proposed Tuesday that state firefighters work year-round in place of the seasonal workforce the agency currently staffs for nine months each year. The increased ...

State legislators say the bipartisan bill would support overworked firefighters by addressing staffing issues.

With the continuing potential for a wildland fire, elevated fire restrictions will remain in effect for the Santa Barbara, Ojai and Santa Lucia Ranger ...

Current and former firefighters in North County San Diego are raising concerns about the region’s ability to handle a large-scale wildfire.

With the continuing potential for a wildland fire start, Los Padres National Forest officials announced that elevated fire restrictions ...

Private firefighters are a growing part of insurance companies’ strategy, but some professionals says they can sometimes pose ...

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.

Large wildfires in the desert were once rare. Now experts worry that invasive plants and a changing fire cycle are putting our saguaros and our homes in danger.

The FireAid benefit concert was a message of hope and raising funds to rebuild. Stevie Nicks gave a surprise shoutout to some ...

The union representing South County's Cal Fire employees has come out swinging against the decision. It's claiming the move could displace 30 of its firefighters -- forcing them to move from their ...

Two people were critically injured Wednesday afternoon when a small plane crashed and burned near Highway 101 in Goleta, ...