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citing “Fire debris runoff and pollutants in the water and on the sand [that] may contain toxic or carcinogenic chemicals.” Tuesday, 7:42 a.m. PSTNational Weather Service meteorologist Ryan ...

One of the more common criticisms is that it requires more water and power than older technology. Some people have drawn links between this resource use, climate change and the wildfires in Los ...

That fleet included two Super Scoopers, enormous amphibious planes that can carry hundreds of gallons (liters) of water. Crews from Los Angeles County Fire Department and Angeles National Forest ...

Tens of thousands of gallons of water that earlier had been dumped by air helped fire crews get an “upper hand,” he said. Crews stretched: Chief Marrone said morale among the firefighters was ...

Another 23,000 people are in zones under evacuation warnings. Planes were seen making runs over the mountains to drop water and fire suppressants. As California continues to reel from a month of ...

The Hughes Fire has burned more than 9,000 acres Wednesday around the Castaic Lake in Los Angeles County on Wednesday continuing a devastating wave of Southern California wildfires fueled by dry ...

Volunteers are providing food and water. 5:40 p.m.: The 5 Freeway, which has been closed for several hours near the fire area, is set to reopen shortly, according to LA County Sheriff Robert Luna.

Red flag warnings have once again been issued across Southern California, with National Weather Service (NWS) meteorologists warning of windy conditions that are ideal for rapid fire spread.

The Hughes Fire has spread to over 8,000 acres in Los Angeles County's Castaic area on Wednesday as dry vegetation and brutal Santa Ana winds continue to boost fire conditions across Southern ...

A dozen helicopters and other fixed-wing aircraft were dropping water and retardant on the Hughes fire Wednesday. The list included a fleet of 10 helicopters stationed at the Camarillo Airport ...

• Eight water districts have issued water advisories in L.A. County because of the Palisades and Eaton fires. There are concerns that the water might be contaminated by toxins from the fires.