Delays in evacuating, or the inability to evacuate safely, can have catastrophic consequences, not only for those trying to flee but also for the first responders and emergency managers working to ...

The former mayor of the town at the center of California's deadliest wildfire encouraged L.A. to get its churches, schools ...

Dubbed the Hughes Fire, the wildfire broke out Wednesday and went from 50-100 acres to 9,000 acres in hours, threatening ...

LA County Sheriff says about 31,000 people were under mandatory evacuation orders while another 23,000 were under evacuation ...

A large brush fire that erupted near Interstate 5 in Castaic has burned more than 3,400 acres, causing several evacuation orders and warnings Wednesday morning.

A wildfire protection plan that’s in the works should include information about areas of Pierce County with heightened ...

Residents said the proposed Harmony Grove Village South development is a death trap and will worsen the fire danger in their ...

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The Los Angeles County fires are serving as a reminder to be ready in the event of a wildfire evacuation. Cal Fire advises residents assemble their emergency kit before a disaster hits.

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including selecting evacuation routes, hardening your home and building a “go bag.” A go bag — or emergency supply kit — should be accessible, easy to carry, and stocked with the ...