The Times investigates California's response to the devastating wildfires that burned across Los Angeles County in January.

Certain fuels burn hotter and faster than others, a lesson quickly taught to new firefighters. “It lights up like gasoline” ...

The biggest danger for wildlife is the aftermath. But many species have evolved to rely on the opportunities created by ...

E.J. Dwigans, public information officer with the North Carolina Forest Service, spoke about the current state of the Crooked Creek Fire, the impact it made in McDowell County in western North ...

The USS Preble is the only U.S. destroyer armed with the HELIOS, which can fire laser beams to destroy fast attack craft and drones.

A month after the L.A. firestorms brought unprecedented levels of destruction, the region is still grappling with basic ...

Fires across the Los Angeles area have killed at least 25 people. The Palisades and Eaton fires continue to burn in Southern ...

Authorities are searching part of Alaska's western coast for an aircraft that went missing while carrying 10 people.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska - A small plane carrying 10 people over Alaska went missing on Thursday afternoon, and rescue crews ...

Meanwhile, Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley said residents eager to return to evacuated areas must remain patient.

A family is without a home after a devastating fire in western Lucas County on Sunday evening.Firefighters on the scene told ...