A fire spreading through the wilderness of San Diego County near the U.S.-Mexico border exploded to more than 500 acres within several hours on Thursday night. But the blaze, known as the Border 2 fire, was miles from any structures or homes, and firefighters said they were making progress controlling it.
The crews from Mexico will join thousands of other firefighters on the frontlines of the fires. LOS ANGELES COUNTY, Calif. — As crews continue to battle the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Saturday the arrival of 72 firefighters and disaster relief workers from Mexico.
They return to an air tanker base east of Los Angeles, in San Bernardino, to mix new retardant and pump it on the airplane. >>> BOOTS ON THE GROUND: See how New Mexico's firefighters are battling the blaze High winds add to the already difficult task of ...
left at least two dozen dead in Los Angeles County, local firefighters and first responders have received support from across the world. While crews of firefighters arrived from Mexico over the ...
The “particularly dangerous situation” was in effect for an area that includes parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties.
Stephen Colbert started off the latest episode of “The Late Show” with some kind, if not silly, words for those fighting the ongoing Los Angeles wildfires as both Mexico and Canada have sent ...
The Eaton and Palisades fires that sparked last week in the Los Angeles area have killed at least 25 people and destroyed thousands of homes. They could be some of the costliest wildfires in U.S. history, and required the mobilization of immense firefighting power from across the North American continent.
With people still missing, the toll could rise still more as cadaver dogs conducted systematic searches in leveled neighborhoods in […]
New York City lacks forest fire-certified personnel, but offered other aid to California, according to New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
As crews continue to battle the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Saturday the arrival of 72 firefighters and disaster relief workers from Mexico. Crews from Mexico's ...
Yet in L.A., prisoners themselves are bringing hope to the community. The state of California has for more than a century operated a volunteer Conservation (Fire) Camp Program, which allows eligible incarcerated persons to support local, state and federal agencies in responding to a variety of emergencies, including fires.
LAX has 17 direct routes to Mexico, with the longest being a 5.5-hour connection to the sunshine and sandy beaches of the Yucatan Peninsula.