The Mafia is “weaponizing” fire in the region for control and financial gain, said UC Berkeley researcher Lauren Pearson. She ...

Three active fires in Los Angeles neared full containment Sunday, as the region receives much-needed rain that has produced ...

The 10,396-acre Hughes fire reached 56% containment Friday as first responders made progress controlling multiple blazes ...

AB 297 would would mean a sentencing enhancement of three to five years for arsonists who start fires that burn 500 or more ...

It’s going to be long, arduous and there’s going to be hundreds of hours,” a retired fire captain said of probes into how the ...

Amid California’s relentless wildfire crisis, Assemblywomen Heather Hadwick and Kate Sanchez have introduced bold legislation to crack down on arsonists with tougher penalties for those who ...

Two people were arrested for arson in separate incidents just outside the fire zone on Wednesday, according to the LAPD. In ...

As critical fire weather continues to strike in Southern California, crews are also tasked with preparing for a storm ...

On Wednesday, Jan. 22, Los Angeles City and County officials provided an update on current wildfire conditions as well as what to expect ahead of an incoming storm.

Kevin Alexander Carlson, 30, was arrested earlier this month and accused of setting the Dec. 11 fire. If convicted on the count of arson plus an enhancement for allegedly using an accelerant to start ...

As devastating wildfires have destroyed huge swaths of Los Angeles County, incinerating homes and leaving at least 27 people ...