One firefighter has been injured and "multiple" people burned in the Palisades blaze, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. The fire has burned more than 2,900 acres.

A second major fire erupted in the Los Angeles area as firefighters struggled to contain the Pacific Palisades blaze.

Southern Californians face fewer options with 5% vacancy vs. 6% nationwide. And there are far fewer new apartments: 2% of the region’s supply was constructed in 2023-24 vs. 4% nationally. That’s a huge factor. Local apartment seekers seem also picky.

Coverage of the firefighters' battle against Eaton and Palisades fires, including stories about the dangerous weather and victim frustration.

The ferocious Santa Ana winds that helped fuel the deadly wildfires around Los Angeles are forecast to ease later Wednesday, but they may return.

Lawmakers from across California announced new legislative proposals Thursday intended to speed up rebuilding and recovery efforts in Los Angeles County as thousands remain evacuated from their homes.

Hurricane-force winds and fire should not mix. "The worst is yet to come in next few hours with 80-105 mph gusts. This is a hurricane of fire,"Maue said of the California winds. Winds in the Los Angeles area were gusting up to 105 mph. That's a strong Category 2 hurricane.

Red flag warnings of critical fire danger will take effect at 4 a.m. Tuesday and remain in place until 6 p.m. Thursday for the Malibu coast, the Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area, the San Gabriel Valley, the San Fernando Valley, Calabasas, the Santa Clarita Valley, the San Gabriel Mountains, and the 5 and 14 freeway corridors.

Members of the state Assembly have introduced or plan to introduce a number of bills to help recovery efforts.

Parts of Santa Monica were ordered to be evacuated as fast-moving flames destroyed homes along the coast in Los Angeles. Winds were picking up overnight, potentially fueling the fires.

With winds due to pick back up Tuesday, the region braces; advice from Northern California victims is to get back to practice as soon as possible

The Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center burned down in the Eaton fire. But on a remaining wall, Mmembers discovered a hidden treasure.