The Gilman Fire broke out in the La Jolla neighborhood today, while a brush fire at the border with Mexico, has engulfed 20 acres. Follow Newsweek's live blog.

Over 1,100 firefighters were “strategically pre-positioned” across Southern California to address "ongoing critical fire weather," Cal Fire said.

Cooler, wet weather is forecast to bring moisture to the parched landscape and reduce the fire threat. But heavy rainfall could also trigger flash floods in burn scars.

If confirmed, Rollins would take charge of the agency at a time when many farmers have seen their profits plunge and when the Forest Service is joining efforts to fight a wave of wildfires in ...

A typical San Diego County buyer in November got a $5,800 monthly payment, assuming a 20% downpayment. That’s the seventh-highest since 1988. Yes, it’s 2% below a year ago but it’s up 112% in five ...

A blaze that officials dubbed the Alvarado Fire began burning near Interstate 8 on Thursday afternoon. The fire was first ...

Fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, a series of ferocious wildfires erupted the second week of January and roared ...

Most concerning for firefighters and residents is the fact that Thursday's forecast is for the strongest winds of a week of Santa Ana's ...