Gavin Newsom, facing nationwide criticism after the devastating Los Angeles fires, on Thursday signed an executive order to ...

An ember cast occurs when heavy winds carry embers downwind to a new area where spot fires can be ignited, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. These spot fires could be in another brush ...

Here's a look at what embers are and the role they play in wildfires. “If it's a wildland fire, it's typically pieces of wood or other types of vegetation that are burning," he said.

The few structures still standing in Altadena and Pacific Palisades may offer clues on making homes more resistant to wildfire.

The home ignites, becoming the fire’s fuel. Soon, it puts off radiant heat that can ignite the exterior of the home next door, which then allows fire to penetrate to the neighbor’s carpets, furniture ...

The flames in Los Angeles have been fueled by strong winds that carry embers to unburned areas. Here's what to know.

An ember is a piece of burning debris. Once it becomes airborne, the more technical term is firebrand, said James Urban, an assistant professor in the Department of Fire Protection Engineering at ...