The first priority for firefighters tackling the devastating Los Angeles wildfires was to stop them spreading. This process, known as containment, saved many neighborhoods from the blazes that left at least 28 people dead and destroyed more than 16,

Fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, a series of ferocious wildfires erupted last week and roared across the Los Angeles area.

Rainfall could cause mudslides in area burned by wildfires, with officials warning residents of toxic material from debris and ash.

The fire broke out on Wednesday, Jan. 22. The post Aerial view of Hughes Fire near Los Angeles appeared first on Talker.

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The Hughes fire has burned through 3,407 acres since it started late Wednesday morning, according to local officials.

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.

But as Los Angeles grapples with blazes that have ... would be subject to the new rules because they are deemed at highest fire risk by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. The fire, driven by hurricane-force winds that spread embers ...

Winds have picked up and are expected to continue through Tuesday morning, raising the risk of new wildfires sparking.

Winds have picked up and are expected to continue through Tuesday morning, raising the risk of new wildfires sparking

Earlier this month, two significant wildfires ignited in Los ... fire spread. Four new wildfires have already started this week. A map from California's Department of Forestry and Fire Protection ...