Although California experienced a higher-than-usual number of fires this year, total acreage burned remains slightly below the five-year average but exceeds last year's figures. Forecasts indicate that above-normal temperatures and below-normal precipitation will persist through February, sustaining elevated fire risk, particularly in Southern ...

Jan 20, 2025 · Get the latest California wildfire disaster recovery information from FEMA. Replacing IDs and documents: Find out how to replace your U.S. passport if it has been lost or destroyed in the wildfire disaster. Find out how to replace other vital documents and ID cards including your birth certificate, driver's license, and more.

Jan 27, 2025 · At least 29 people have died as multiple wildfires, fueled by severe drought conditions and strong winds, rage across Southern California. Thousands of firefighters have been battling wildfires across 45 square miles of densely populated Los Angeles County.

The blaze grew to 23,448 acres before it was declared 100% contained on Friday, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, known as Cal Fire. Cal Fire said the fire ...

Jan 7, 2025 · Kenneth Fire: The newest of the five fires, around 960 acres are impacted in both Los Angeles and Ventura counties in West Hills, California. Zero percent is contained. Zero percent is contained.

Two devastating wind-fed fires have killed at least 16 people and swept through 37,000 acres in the greater Los Angeles area, destroying entire communities and more than 12,000 structures. Crews...

Map of active wildfires burning across California. Explore wildfire history and when fire season starts in California.

The WFTIIC Wildfire Situational Awareness Dashboard shows all active IRWIN Incidents that are greater than 10 acres in size, less than 100% contained, and originated in California, and is updated every 15 minutes.

Explore options for new building materials or affordable retrofitting options that enhance your home’s defense against wildfires in California. CAL FIRE works year-round to promote healthy forests and protect communities by removing overgrown vegetation through prescribed fire, tree thinning, pruning, chipping, and roadway clearance.

Officials say the two biggest wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area this week have burned at least 10,000 homes, buildings and other structures. Officials urged more people to heed evacuation orders Thursday after a new blaze ignited.