The fire threat remains critical in Southern California, where thousands of residents were under evacuation orders Wednesday as fire crews battled the out-of-control Hughes Fire near Castaic, a suburb in the foothills and mountains of northern Los Angeles County.

The first priority for firefighters tackling the devastating Los Angeles wildfires was to stop them spreading. This process, known as containment, saved many neighborhoods from the blazes that left at least 28 people dead and destroyed more than 16,

Six wildfires are burning in Southern California, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire).

The Hughes, Sepulveda and Laguna fires are among the latest blazes for Southern California during a fourth consecutive day of red flag fire weather warnings.

The Santa Ana wind forecast for Southern California ... fire, which has burned more than 23,700 acres and killed at least 10 people, was 56% contained, according to the state Department of ...

The Clay Fire has sparked in Riverside County on Tuesday night as wildfires continue to plague Southern California.

Fire agencies are investigating whether downed Southern California Edison utility ... according to the state Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. It was 89% contained and evacuation orders ...

Santa Ana winds are whipping Southern California on Tuesday, sparking fresh fears that progress made fighting wildfires that have scorched over 40,000 acres and left 27 dead could

Santa Ana winds will continue whipping through Southern California through Thursday, sparking fears that progress made fighting wildfires that have scorched over 40,000 acres and left 28 dead could be reversed and more blazes could break out.

Brice Bennett, spokesperson for the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire ... issued by the Storm Prediction Center for Southern California with gusts expected to ...