Western Wildfires

Fire Chief Kristin Crowley had been critical of the way the department was funded. The mayor said the day the Palisades Fire erupted, the chief sent 1,000 firefighters home.

Among the federal workers let go were the ones who maintain the National Firefighter Registry for Cancer — which Trump signed into law in 2018.

Residents who lost their homes in last month’s deadly blazes fear their insurance payouts won't be enough to cover the cost of starting over again.

Fire debris and potentially toxic ash could make the water unsafe for surfers and swimmers, especially after rain that can transport chemicals, trash and other hazards into the sea.

At least 29 people have died in the fires across the Los Angeles area.

Moore posted an image of a package in front of a pile of debris that was once her husband’s parents' home in Southern California, telling Amazon to "do better."

Schiff sent a letter to multiple U.S. agencies NBC News reported that federal firefighters weren't considered exempt from the hiring freeze.

One month after the devastation, the public and California’s government are facing tough questions about their approach to wildfires.

Crews helped battle the deadly Los Angeles-area wildfires, and now some worry a shortfall will weaken response capabilities as fire season approaches.

Al Roker talks to climate scientist Alexander Gershunov about the conditions that made the L.A. wildfires so devastating.

The Duchess of Sussex and the Grammy-winning artist worked together to surprise to a 15-year-old fan after the Eaton Fire destroyed her Altadena home.