The conditions that increase fire risk — hot days, high wind, often mountainous areas ... Mattiacci said that he often feels pressure as he looks down from the cockpit at homes and structures ...

The conditions that increase fire risk – hot days, high wind, often mountainous areas – also make for turbulent flying conditions. The aircraft fly at low speeds, increasing the turbulence ...

Southern California is facing fierce fires fueled by the Santa Ana winds, which threaten homes and put firefighters to the ...

The nature of the Santa Ana winds makes them perfectly suited to fueling blazes like the Palisades Fire, and climate change ...

According to the fire department, a high-pressure gas leak was reported at the intersection of 30th Street and Ohio.

Firefighters in Pacific Palisades and Altadena have repeatedly been hampered by low water pressure and dry hydrants, ...

The investments include five new state-of-the-art Rosenbauer fire tenders, a new upgraded control room with the lastest touch screen alarm monitoring system and an ultra high pressure fire ...