We explain what’s known about how the catastrophic L.A. wildfires started and the factors that scientists do -- and don’t -- ...

But Vance’s description of decades-long dry reservoirs is misleading. Experts on California’s water management told us they were not aware of any major reservoir that has been dry for 15 years or more ...

Fires across the Los Angeles area have killed at least 27 people. The Palisades and Eaton wildfires continue to burn in ...

The Los Angeles wildfires have reduced entire communities to ash, prompting some of those who lost their homes to vow to ...

Coverage of the firefighters' battle to improve containment over the Eaton and Palisades fires, including stories about the latest death count and victim frustration.

While the end to the fire danger is not yet in sight, experts say the hazards that will remain in its wake will be severe.

Scientists say almost unprecedented climatic conditions throughout Southern California led up to the disastrous Eaton and Palisades fires.

Fires across the Los Angeles area have killed at least 25 people. The Palisades and Eaton fires continue to burn in Southern ...

Millions of Southern Californians were on edge as winds began picking up during a final round of dangerous fire weather ...

Millions of Southern Californians were on edge as winds began picking up during a final round of dangerous fire weather ...

As firefighters continue to battle the flames, misinformation about California's response to the fires is spreading with the same speed as the fires themselves.