Fire is the rapid oxidation of a material (the fuel) in the exothermic chemical process of combustion, releasing heat, light, and various reaction products. [1][a] At a certain point in the …

Ongoing emergency responses in California, including all 10+ acre wildfires. The information presented here reflects what is known to CAL FIRE and is updated frequently. Learn more …

2 days ago · Eaton fire. Containment: The fire was 99% contained as of Monday evening. It has burned more than 14,000 acres. Damage: Officials have tallied 9,418 structures destroyed and …

3 days ago · The Eaton Fire north of Pasadena also began on Jan. 7 and has destroyed or damaged more than 10,000 structures. It's burned over 14,000 acres and is at 95% …

2 days ago · The Eaton Fire started at about 6:18 p.m. near Altadena Drive and Midwick Drive, according to Cal Fire. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, Cal Fire said.

Jan 18, 2025 · Southern California is heading into a day of its most extreme fire weather with bone-dry vegetation and strong Santa Ana winds that officials warn could turn a small blaze …

5 days ago · Fire, rapid burning of combustible material with the evolution of heat and usually accompanied by flame. It is one of the human race’s essential tools, control of which helped …

2 days ago · There are currently 3 large fires burning nationwide, all in Southern California. About 3,500 wildland firefighters and support personnel are assigned to these incidents. Please find …

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6 hours ago · The Eaton Fire ignited hours after the Palisades Fire near a canyon in the sprawling national forest lands north of downtown Los Angeles. It had exploded to 14,021 acres and was …