Winds howled in the mountains and canyons of Los Angeles County on Friday as emergency officials there and across the state braced for weather conditions that had raised the risk of fires to critical levels.

The roving crew of California firefighters is installing cameras in some of the highest, craggiest sites in the state — all to get an early warning of a potentially deadly blaze.

Brush fires have erupted in California amid red flag warnings and strong wind risks from the Santa Anas. The Associated Press reports several brush fires were burning in Southern California on Thursday night,

California is bracing for fire weather, with thousands potentially losing power as utilities aim to prevent wildfires during hot and windy conditions.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California officials on Thursday ordered mortgage lenders, including banks and credit unions, to report on how they have handled insurance payouts to survivors of the 2025 Los Angeles-area fires.

California homeowners are facing another financial blow as insurance rates under the state's FAIR Plan increase by an average of 29.1% starting Thursday.

Chief Brent Pascua, fire captain with Cal Fire and San Diego County Fire discusses the fire emergency and how the Santa Ana winds are impacting the wildfires in Southern California.

A fast-moving wildfire in southern Orange County has prompted mandatory evacuations and forced the cancellation of a marquee high school football game.