The Latest Breaking News on Wildfires

Aircraft battling fires raging through the Los Angeles area are dropping more than water: Hundreds of thousands of gallons of hot-pink fire suppressant have been dumped ahead of the flames in a desperate effort to stop them before they destroy more neighborhoods

Investigators are trying to determine what caused several wind-driven wildfires that have destroyed thousands of homes across the Los Angeles area in January 2025. Given the fires’ locations, and lack of lightning at the time, it’s likely that utility infrastructure, other equipment or human activities were involved.

Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan and Anthrax’s Scott Ian share their first-hand experience of the devastating impact of one of the biggest natural disasters in Los Angeles’ history

Questions raised of whether Palisades fire is connected to earlier fire put out New Year’s Day, with possible human origins

Evidence reviewed by the Washington Post indicates that the Palisades Fire started in the same area where firefighters had to put out a fire following a New Year's party

While lightning, arson and utility lines are some of the most common causes of wildfires, climate change could also be to blame

The agency is expecting conditions to worsen significantly over the next hours and into Wednesday. Tuesday is expected to be the most dangerous day

The global politics of division rage on but, when a crisis hit, neighbours and strangers alike converged on our burning paddocks to work in unison

The LA wildfires continue to burn, with Santa Ana winds set to intensify and other challenges hampering rescue efforts.