LA fires latest: What to know about deadly wildfires as winds die down

Firefighters battle several deadly wildfires in Los Angeles County as winds finally begin to die down. Here's what to know on Friday.

California fires live video: Watch Los Angeles webcams

Here is the view from live cameras in the Los Angeles area, from Pacific Palisades to Altadena to the Hollywood Hills, showing wildfires scorching acre after acre.

"Did they fail you?" LAFD chief response to critics
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Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin M. Crowley discussed with FOX LA struggles, challenges and criticism they have faced in their response to the wildfires in California and LA areas.

What caused LA fire hydrants to run out of water?

Firefighters working to extinguish the wildfires in the Los Angeles area have faced challenges as hydrants either have water shortages or completely ran out.

How do you measure wildfire containment?

Here's what to know about wildfire containment and how it's measured.

What are the Santa Ana winds that have driven LA fires?

While the Santa Ana winds are mostly dry and warm, these wind events can also intensify and become dangerous.

LA fires containment update: What to know about California’s deadly blazes

Fierce wildfires continued to burn on Thursday in the Los Angeles area. Here's where the current blazes stand, and what to know about the containment effort.

Paris Hilton among celebrities to lose homes in LA fires

Paris Hilton and other celebrities have lost their homes to fires burning in the Pacific Palisades and elsewhere. Here's what to know.

Uber, Lyft offering free rides to evacuees impacted by Los Angeles wildfires

Uber and Lyft announced they are offering free rides for evacuees in an effort to help those impacted by the devastating wildfires in Southern California.

Where is LA Mayor Karen Bass amid devastating wildfires?

Mayor Karen Bass of Los Angeles is facing public criticism for being in Ghana during the raging wildfires in Southern California.

Watch: Palisades Fire creates apocalyptic scene along L.A. highway

"Like driving through hell" is how one Los Angeles resident described evacuating down the Pacific Coast Highway as the Palisades Fire raged out of control all around her.

How many fires have burned in California in 2025?

CAL FIRE said in December that lower temperatures combined with lower precipitation will heighten fire risk, particularly in Southern California, through February.

Trump blames Newsom for 'apocalyptic' California wildfires

President-elect Donald Trump blamed California Gov. Gavin Newsom for the "apocalyptic" wildfires raging in Los Angeles County.

Airbnb offering temporary housing to people impacted by Los Angeles wildfires

Airbnb.org is offering free temporary housing for residents displaced by the ongoing wildfires in Southern California, partnering with 211 LA to assist those in need.