Southern California Edison discovered signs of an encampment about 300 yards from the spot where the Eaton fire is suspected to have started.

Firefighting efforts continue on the Eaton Fire that has burned over 14,000 acres and killed at least 17 people as the area finally sees improving weather conditions beginning Thursday.

With parts of Los Angeles County still smoldering from wildfires, the expected rain this weekend would seem like a welcome relief. But how the rain falls could make the difference between a disaster respite or a disaster repeat.

ALTADENA, Calif ... according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. The wildfire was among multiple, including the larger Palisades Fire, that broke out on Jan ...

The fire caused significant damage and evacuations in Altadena ... power lines despite warnings. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection is still investigating the fire's ...

A second day of windy and dry conditions is in store for Southern California. Winds have picked up and are expected to continue through Tuesday morning, raising the risk of new wildfires sparking.

As winds across the Southern California area are calmer than their peak and firefighters are making progress, the threat to the fire-weary region remains with Santa Ana winds expected to continue in the coming days.

Radio reports reveal the scramble to contain the Eaton fire as it exploded from a 10-acre brush fire to a devastating 14,000-acre blaze that destroyed thousands of homes.

Six wildfires are burning in Southern California, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire).

The 10,396-acre Hughes fire reached 56% containment Friday as first responders made progress controlling multiple blazes burning in Los Angeles County, which is expected to receive rain over the weekend that could be capable of producing floods and mudslides in several burned areas.

The Times reported that several neighborhoods in eastern Altadena received ... according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, or Cal Fire. The Eaton Fire was 87% contained ...

Parched Southern California was forecast to face more dangerous winds on Wednesday but could get some needed rain this weekend, dampening prospects of another round of deadly wildfires while raising the possibility of challenges like toxic ash runoff.