Wildfires

The Santa Ana winds have long been a harbinger of trouble in Southern California, their fierce gusts igniting and spreading wildfires that leave devastation in their wake.  This week, as flames roared through neighborhoods and forced hundreds of thousands to evacuate, Los Angeles—a city known for its resilience—found its sports community deeply intertwined with the unfolding tragedy. From postponed games...

While people from across the country are looking to help the wildfire victims, criminals are taking advantage of the situation through scams targeting donators. NBC10 Responds reporter Tracy Davidson shares tips on avoiding scams while donating to the victims.

Volunteers from New Jersey are helping the victims of the Los Angeles wildfires. NBC10’s Siobhan McGirl has the details. 

Wildfires continue to devastate Los Angeles, leaving thousands without homes. NBC10’s Johnny Archer has the latest on the battle to control the flames, NBC10’s Yukare Nakayama speaks with Philly residents with ties to California and NBC10 First Alert Weather meteorologist Michelle Rotella has the fire weather outlook in California. 

Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna says he is working to implement a curfew in select fire areas and may have it set as soon as Thursday evening.

Human remains were found in a a home destroyed by the Palisades Fire on Wednesday

An Altadena man recounts sneaking into his smoke-damaged apartment to save his turtles.

From tips on avoiding scams to a list of charitable organizations, here’s your guide to helping the victims of the wildfires in Los Angeles County, California.

Conan Nolan explains the historical importance of Mt. Wilson in Los Angeles.

The Palisades Fire continues to destroy homes along Pacific Coast Highway in Los Angeles. Aerial footage shows the devastation.

Images from above the Eaton Fire in Altadena show what burn zones looked like before flames tore through the area northeast of Los Angeles.

John Cádiz Kelmack walks through a Pacific Palisades neighborhood that was decimated by the Palisades Fire.

Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman sent a stern warning to anyone trying to take advantage of fire victims.

Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone and Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley provide updates on the fires across the city.

LA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger blasted people taking advantage of the fire-caused destruction in LA to loot homes and businesses.

This timelapse was captured by ALERTCalifornia’s camera in the Pacific Palisades and shows the Palisades Fire exploding.

Ruth Haro was told she lost her Altadena home in the Eaton Fire. When she showed up to check, she was relieved to find out her home was still there.

See updates on Los Angeles County wildfires as flames continue to threaten homes in Pacific Palisades, Malibu, Altadena and elsewhere.

A new fire prompted evacuations Thursday in and around Los Angeles even as firefighters aided by calmer winds saw the first signs of successfully beating back the region’s deadly and devastating wildfires, while the enormity of the devastation started to emerge.

NBC10’s Siobhan McGirl is in Pennsauken, New Jersey, Thursday morning as American Red Cross volunteers prepare to head to the Los Angeles area to help with services and support for victims of the destructive Southern California wildfires.