Natural Disasters

Los Angeles Lakers January 9

Lakers head coach JJ Redick's house among thousands that burned down in Los Angeles wildfires: report

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick is among thousands who lost their homes in the Los Angeles area's wildfires after evacuating his family Tuesday.

California January 9

Cause of raging Los Angeles wildfires still undetermined as Mayor Karen Bass defends her leadership

Los Angeles officials delivered an update on the efforts to combat wildfires across the city on Thursday, saying more evacuations are expected.

California January 9

Karen Bass' 2021 tweet comes back to haunt her as LA residents demand accountability

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is facing criticism for being in Ghana while her city battled wildfires this week. A 2021 social media message attacking Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, is now coming back to haunt her.

Los Angeles January 9

Biden celebrates great-grandchild, takes no questions at California wildfire briefing with Newsom

President Biden made some remarks celebrating his great-grandchild while in California following a wildfire briefing. Neither he nor Gov. Gavin Newsom took media questions.

Los Angeles January 9

California man helps father-in-law, 83, flee wildfire with walker -- with aid from 2 good Samaritans

Stories or survival are surfacing as fires continue impacting the Los Angeles area by five wildfires. Aaron Samson filmed his escape with his 83-year-old father-in-law.

California January 8

Photos from California wildfires show shocking before and after at historic state parks: 'Devastating'

The Southern California wildfires have destroyed Will Rogers’ historic Los Angeles home in Will Rogers State Historic Park and buildings at Topanga State Park.

Media January 8

'Dramatic and apocalyptic': LA fire captain details obstacles allowing wildfires to ravage the city

Los Angeles Fire Department captain Sheila Kelliher joined "The Story" to explain the difficulties facing firefighters as they work to extinguish the flames surrounding the city.

Opinion January 8

I told my kids, 'don't look back.' What it was like to flee from fires in LA

A huge cloud of dark gray smoke was rising from the house across the street. It was so close to us that my son could have thrown a football and hit it.

California January 8

FLASHBACK: Trump has long history of warning Newsom over 'terrible' wildfire prevention

President-elect Trump repeatedly slammed California Gov. Gavin Newsom during his fist term in the Oval Office for Newsom's handling of wildfires and prevention.

Wildfire January 8

California wildfires force frantic residents to flee: Slideshow

Fires forced Los Angeles residents to evacuate their homes as high winds and dry conditions fuel multiple wildfires in Southern California.

Donald Trump January 8

Trump says Newsom is to 'blame' for 'apocalyptic' wildfires

President-elect Trump slammed California Gov. Gavin Newsom for the wildfires raging in California, pinning blame for the fire on his environmental policies.