State officials recently added tens of thousands of acres to wildfire hazard zones in and around Ventura County cities.

Palisades Fire initially started 10:30 a.m. Jan. 7 in Los Angeles County. It has burned 23,706.6 acres after being active for ...

The most recent risk assessment, outlined in maps published by the California Geological Survey, illustrate the devastation ...

Evacuating the Tahoe basin in summer could take 14 hours, and 99% of properties are at risk — yet new developments are built in high-danger fire areas.

Our guide on how to prepare for a tsunami alert as this year's Tsunami Preparedness Week approaches on March 22–30.

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For the first time in at least 14 years, state officials will release updated fire maps for Southern California on Monday, ...

Fire crews were called at 9:46 a.m. to 487 E. Main St. at the Ventura Inn, a longtime fixture for housing in the area.

Authorities have identified the man who died during the Olivas Fire near Ventura in January. Troy C. Rowland was 55, ...

Approximately 2,000 acres are engulfed in a wildfire in San Jacinto County, near the Montgomery County border.