Nine wildfires are currently burning across Southern California as of Friday morning, five of which ignited yesterday.
Three active fires in Los Angeles neared full containment Sunday, as the region receives much-needed rain that has produced flood and mudslide warnings lasting through Monday. Saturday, 4:00 p.m. PST Cal Fire data marked the Palisades Fire at 87% containment, the Eaton Fire at 95% containment and the Hughes Fire at 92% containment.
"I mean, the California wildfires are terrible, and I've got a bunch of friends out there, and when I heard that they were raising money for it, I was like, I have to go," said Jessica Fisher of Queens.
President Donald Trump traveled to California to survey the wildfire damage in his first presidential visit since his inauguration.
Donald Trump has named two conditions that he said he will need to see before agreeing to provide federal disaster relief to California.
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump traveled to Southern California and met with residents to tour the damage of the Los Angeles wildfires on Friday.
Rain is expected in Southern California this weekend, and although the region needs the rain, it comes with risks.
President Trump is ripping California Gov. Gavin Newsom over mismanagement of the state leading up to the devastating wildfires and handling of sanctuary cities ahead of his visit to the Golden State.
Team Blaze, trained for the sole purpose of fighting fires, could be immediately called up to active duty by the governor during emergencies.
Forensic loss eventuation company California Wildfire Investigators specializes in wildfire damage assessment, helping homeowners recover their losses resulting from wildfire damage.
Satellite imagery has captured smoke billowing from wildfires south of the border, fueled by similar conditions to the devastating blazes in Los Angeles.