Overall, Northern California maintains normal fire potential through May, while Southern California (particularly the South Coast) faces a growing threat of large fires due to persistent drought and increasingly flammable fuels.

CAL FIRE works year-round to promote healthy forests and protect communities by removing overgrown vegetation through prescribed fire, tree thinning, pruning, chipping, and roadway clearance. Hundreds of projects are completed each year and …

As of April 3, 2025 [update], the wildfires have killed at least 30 people, [1] forced more than 200,000 to evacuate, and destroyed more than 18,000 homes and structures. The wildfires burned over 57,000 acres (23,000 ha; 89 sq mi) of land in total. [5]

Jan 18, 2025 · LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- At least 27 people are believed to be dead and more than a dozen others remain unaccounted for as multiple wildfires, fueled by severe drought conditions and strong Santa...

Sep 10, 2024 · Today's breaking news on wildfires in California, SoCal and Los Angeles. More than 100,00 acres were burned in the Bridge, Line and Airport Fires in Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties.

Jan 11, 2025 · Cal Fire has provided maps to show where the massive brush fires in Southern California are currently burning and what areas are currently under evacuation orders.

Sep 12, 2024 · LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Three wildfires burning in three Southern California counties are growing quickly as firefighters work to contain the blazes. The Line Fire erupted last week and has...

Jun 17, 2024 · Strong winds fanned several brush fires that started over the weekend in Southern California. See a map of where wildfires are burning.

Jan 8, 2025 · Multiple wildfires have broken out in Southern California during a historic firestorm. Although the cause of each blaze has yet to be determined, they all have exploded in or near foothill...

Mar 31, 2025 · Cal Fire reported the fire had grown to 1,611 acres and was 70% contained on Wednesday evening. Though the fire had continued to grow through the day, firefighters finally reported stopping the ...