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Disasters

Crews make progress on large Southern California wildfire

Crews make progress on large Southern California wildfire

Authorities lifted evacuation orders for a farm community Saturday as firefighters make progress on a large wildfire in Southern California that continues to threaten about 2,500 homes and buildings.
by The Associated Press

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New California wildfire grows to over 8,000 acres

New California wildfire grows to over 8,000 acres

More than 7,500 residents are under evacuation orders because of the Maria Fire, one of two wildfires threatening Ventura County. Farther north, the Kincade Fire is 65 percent contained.
by Paolo Zialcita

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Fire sweeps through historic Japanese castle

Fire sweeps through historic Japanese castle

The blaze destroyed three buildings at Okinawa's Shuri Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a major attraction. It is a reconstruction of a 14th century castle that was destroyed in World War II.
by Scott Neuman

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Getty fire threatens homes, snarls traffic in L.A.

Getty fire threatens homes, snarls traffic in L.A.

The Getty wildfire erupted overnight, partially closing Interstate 405 — the nation's busiest freeway. But that's not California's only worry, as the Kincade fire continues to menace Sonoma County.
by Colin Dwyer

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Ferocious winds fuel wildfires throughout Northern California

Ferocious winds fuel wildfires throughout Northern California

With ferocious winds driving multiple wildfires through bone-dry vegetation and nearly 200,000 people ordered to leave their homes, California's governor declared a statewide emergency Sunday.
by The Associated Press

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New evacuations, power outages near California wildfire

New evacuations, power outages near California wildfire

New evacuations were ordered Saturday for at least 50,000 people near a huge wildfire and millions of Californians will have their power cut again as the state's largest utility said it would shut off electricity for the third time in as many weeks because of looming strong winds and high fire danger.
by The Associated Press

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California utility admits it may have ignited fire

California utility admits it may have ignited fire

California's biggest utility admitted its electrical equipment may have ignited a destructive wildfire spreading through the state's wine country Friday, despite blackouts imposed across the region to prevent blazes.
by The Associated Press

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