Law enforcement and prosecutors are geared up for scammers who are expected to exploit relief for victims of the Palisades and Eaton fires.

After a weekend of reprieve allowing fire teams to continue making progress battling the deadly infernos burning in Los Angeles County, Southern California now faces another round of fire-fueling Santa Ana Winds Monday.

Firefighters are battling to maintain the upper hand on a huge and rapidly-moving wildfire that swept through rugged mountains north of Los Angeles.

California passed a set of bills to expedite LA wildfire recovery funds as part of an extended special session called by Gov. Gavin Newsom in response to Palisades and Eaton fires.

Los Angeles is forecast to receive desperately needed rain this weekend, providing relief to first responders battling four active fires in the region while also creating the risk of new hazards including mudslides,

The California Department of Conservation has deployed ... fire has been held at approximately 40 acres, according to Los Angeles Fire Department spokesperson Margaret Stewart in an update early ...

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said in an update Thursday that 18 people remain missing after the Southern California wildfires. Overall, authorities received a total of 43 missing persons reports related to the Eaton and Palisades fires. Of those, 12 were located safe.

The Los Angeles fires are likely to exacerbate California's inventory and affordability crisis, bringing up demand at a time when supply has further shrunk.

Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag are suing the city of Los Angeles and the Department of Water and Power, alleging that the agencies' management of the water supply directly caused damage to their home in the Pacific Palisades Fire.

Rain in Southern California raises risk of toxic ash runoff in wildfire-scorched areas. Flood watches in effect, with potential mud and debris flows threatening affected regions.

according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, also known as Cal Fire. Fire crews overnight contributed largely to the new containment lines, according to Los Angeles ...