As if they aren’t already facing enough, firefighters in California also could encounter fire tornadoes — a rare but dangerous phenomenon in which wildfires create their own weather.

Here's a guide to understanding "particularly dangerous situation" red flag warnings, containment, and other terms related to ...

Here's a guide to understanding "particularly dangerous situation" red flag warnings, containment, and other terms related to ...

The Palisades fire, the largest, is 14% contained, while the Eaton fire, the deadliest with 16 fatalities, is 33% contained.