Firefighter dies battling California wildfire

The 242,500-acre Thomas Fire, burning in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties, was 30 percent contained as of Thursday morning

• Dec 14, 2017

Fifth largest wildfire in Calif. history expands

Red Flag warnings for fire danger due to Santa Ana winds and a critical lack of moisture were extended into the week

• Dec 12, 2017

"Squirrely" winds challenging SoCal firefighters

Directions vary by area, complicating efforts as historic battle enters second week

• Dec 11, 2017

Ellen DeGeneres‏ says home is under threat of California wildfires

TV host posted online she was forced to evacuate her pets and is praying for everyone in the community

• Dec 10, 2017

Raging California fire triggers new evacuation orders

Thomas Fire has scorched at least 200,000 acres and left thousands without power Sunday, officials say

• Dec 10, 2017

"We are not letting our guard down": Southern Calif. under siege

Fires, driven by powerful Santa Ana winds, have burned hundreds of thousands of acres -- and there is no end in sight

• Dec 7, 2017

Hurricane-force gusts could cripple battle against SoCal wildfires

Unprecedented conditions in forecast could leave crews with "no ability to fight fires"

• Dec 7, 2017

Why Southern California's wildfires are so explosive

Dry weather this year left conditions primed for the Thomas fire and other blazes to erupt in the Los Angeles area

• Dec 6, 2017

Southern California wildfires

Several major blazes fanned by Santa Ana winds consume thousands of acres and threaten homes in the Los Angeles area

• Dec 6, 2017
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3rd Southern California wildfire breaks out

Flames were burning amid wind gusts as high as 30 miles per hour, authorities said Tuesday

• Dec 5, 2017