Striking images from devastating wildfires in southern California are all over social media. While many are real, some are ...

Several readers asked whether Mexico and Canada sent support to California as destructive wildfires burn in the Los Angeles area. That’s true.

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A FEMA disaster relief program is offering wildfire victims one-time payments of $770 for essentials, but it’s not the only ...

The Los Angeles Fire Department’s budget was cut by nearly $17.6 million this fiscal year. That’s a roughly 2% decrease from ...

Fire trucks traveling from Oregon and other states to help fight the California wildfires were stopped for routine 15-minute ...

Contrary to online claims, looting, which is defined as burglary or theft that occurs during a disaster, has been a crime in ...

No, states are not required to follow White House order to fly flags at half-staff in memory of former President Jimmy Carter ...

Posts falsely claim “60 Minutes” warned Facebook would begin using people’s data unless a message is shared. No chain message ...

Ocean water can be used in extreme cases to fight wildfires, but freshwater is preferred due to equipment corrosion, soil ...

Firefighters were experiencing water shortages from hydrants because L.A.'s tanks couldn't be refilled as fast as water was ...

A new federal rule sets updated energy efficiency standards for tankless gas water heaters by 2029 — but it doesn’t ban them.