Law enforcement and prosecutors are geared up for scammers who are expected to exploit relief for victims of the Palisades and Eaton fires.

The Palisades and Eaton wildfires also continue burning in the Los Angeles area, leaving parts of Southern California with devastating fire damage.

Fires across the Los Angeles area have killed at least 24 people and destroyed more than 12,000 structures, officials said, scorching more than 60 square miles and displacing tens of thousands of people.

After a weekend of reprieve allowing fire teams to continue making progress battling the deadly infernos burning in Los Angeles County, Southern California now faces another round of fire-fueling Santa Ana Winds Monday.

In a meeting with local, state and congressional leaders, Trump assured them "the federal government is standing behind you 100%."

Firefighters are battling to maintain the upper hand on a huge and rapidly-moving wildfire that swept through rugged mountains north of Los Angeles.

according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, also known as Cal Fire. Fire crews overnight contributed largely to the new containment lines, according to Los Angeles ...

Reports of mud and debris flows began trickling Sunday afternoon with Caltrans announcing several road closures for mudslide prone areas and a snow-related closure on I-5 through the Grapevine. As of 4:30 p.

Los Angeles is forecast to receive desperately needed rain this weekend, providing relief to first responders battling four active fires in the region while also creating the risk of new hazards including mudslides,

The Hughes Fire, about 50 miles (80 km) north of Los Angeles, broke out on Wednesday ... up from 14% earlier in the day, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire ...

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said in an update Thursday that 18 people remain missing after the Southern California wildfires. Overall, authorities received a total of 43 missing persons reports related to the Eaton and Palisades fires. Of those, 12 were located safe.