Dry vegetation helped fuel the fires that spread through the Los Angeles area, burning tens of thousands of acres.

While the end to the fire danger is not yet in sight, experts say the hazards that will remain in its wake will be severe.

Experts explain why Southern California is experiencing its most devastating winter wildfires in decades and what this could mean for the future of fire seasons.

Non-native grasses and eucalyptus trees brought to California centuries ago for agriculture and landscaping have reshaped the state’s fire dynamics.

Firefighters in Southern California are battling two new wildfires that erupted early Tuesday morning, prompting fresh evacuations as dangerous fire weather conditions continue to grip the region. The Lilac Fire was first reported around 1:20 a.