Gov. Newsom requested more assistance from FEMA on Tuesday as three devastating wildfires rage in Southern California, stretching firefighting resources thin.

Southern California has been broiling under record-breaking heat this past week. In Orange County on Friday, Santa Ana soared to 113 degrees and Anaheim to 112 — records that ex

The Line Fire in California's San Bernardino County is only 5% contained late Monday after expanding to 20,552 acres and forcing thousands of people to evacuate since it ignited four days ago.

Schools in some San Bernardino County districts were closed on Monday, and forecasters warned that above-average temperatures, wind and low humidity could worsen fire risks.

After an explosive spurt on Saturday that consumed thousands of acres, the Line Fire made “short, intense runs” upslope on Sunday, according to Cal Fire.

The Line Fire grew to 20,553 acres Monday in Southern California's San Bernardino County, threatening thousands of structures and bringing expanded mandatory evacuation orders.

Fire crews hope a shift in the weather will help them gain containment on a massive wildfire that has forced thousands of people from their homes in San Bernardino County. As of Tuesday afternoon, the Line Fire had charred at least 27,