The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) chief warned a month ago that budget cuts had plunged it into "unprecedented operational challenges" which would hamper its wildfire response.
The deadly Los Angeles wildfires turned neighborhoods into ash and have forced almost 180,000 people to evacuate.
Tens of thousands of people have been impacted by evacuation orders since the blazes began. Follow for live updates.
Paris Hilton, Cameron Mathison, Heidi Montag and more stars are speaking out after losing their homes in the devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
California wildfires continue with dry conditions and powerful winds —which are due to last through Friday — fueling at least five fires.
Officials say the two biggest wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area this week have burned at least 10,000 homes, buildings ...
Wildfires are burning in Los Angeles for a fourth day, with at least 10 people killed in the blazes. The latest fire is being investigated as arson after an individual was detained in the West Valley ...
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner said the recent wildfires have claimed 10 lives. Official said in a statement they understand "how important it is to identify those lost in the wildfires.' ...
Neighbors held man, seen with propane torch, until cops arrive, leading to a potential break in Kenneth Fire investigation.
Wildfires are burning in Los Angeles for a fourth day, with at least 10 people killed in the blazes. The local fire chief has ...
Firefighters are still unable to contain multiple blazes, as forecasters warn winds could stoke an already "extremely ...
Los Angeles has been gripped by treacherous wildfires for the last four days since a blaze broke out on Tuesday night. Nearly 180,000 people have had to evacuate their homes and many celebrities have ...