“Be prepared.” Wakimoto, who is also an atmospheric scientist, said the Santa Ana winds forecast was concerning for Los Angeles communities but not necessarily for UCLA. “They are now ...

This post was updated Jan 22 at 7:36 p.m. Until a few days ago, evacuation warnings from the Palisades fire bordered the UCLA campus. While the administration has released evacuation plans that involve private transportation,

Firefighters are working around the clock to contain the Palisades Fire and Eaton Fire. Thousands of people were forced to evacuate when the blazes ignited and destroyed more than 12,000 structures. Here are the latest updates.

LA wildfires devastate areas as drought and Santa Ana winds intensify flames Intensifying weather patterns lead to devastating wildfires across Southern California

Jon Keeley, a research ecologist in California with the U.S. Geological Survey and adjunct professor at UCLA, explains what causes extreme winds like this in Southern California, and why they create such a dangerous fire risk.

Firefighters are working around the clock to contain the Palisades Fire and Eaton Fire. Thousands of people were forced to evacuate when the blazes ignited and destroyed more than 12,000 structures. Here are the latest updates.

We explain what’s known about how the catastrophic L.A. wildfires started and the factors that scientists do -- and don’t -- think contributed.

People who have evacuated due to the wildfires can apply to stay at Hilton hotels for free, for up to one week. Hilton is working with 211LA to provide vouchers for 20,000 hotel rooms. L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger said this program is "sorely needed.

At the Palisades fire, which has burned 23,700 acres, containment was at 27% Thursday night, up from 17% a day earlier, according to the California ... And strong Santa Ana winds.

Wildfires fueled by strong Santa Ana winds have devastated Southern California, destroying thousands ... which fell within the evacuation area. UCLA, planned to accommodate athletes, was situated ...

The latest Santa Ana winds will return Monday, with the strongest gusts expected Monday night into Tuesday morning, as Los Angeles fires continue to burn.

Another “potentially dangerous situation red flag warning” hit Southern California Monday afternoon, Jan. 20, as fire crews brace for the potential of new wildfires during troubling winds while still working to contain two of the most devastating fires in the history of Los Angeles County.