This is a woefully understaffed fire department,” Escobar said. “We’re either going to have a fire department that’s going to ...

This issue is not only about the appropriate budget allocations for hiring enough firefighters; it’s also about attracting ...

As devastating wildfires have destroyed huge swaths of Los Angeles County, incinerating homes and leaving at least 27 people ...

The devastation of the Los Angeles wildfires has resonated far beyond Southern California, as local officials and residents ...

A CNN analysis of the 10 largest US cities and other comparable departments shows the Los Angeles Fire Department is less ...

Paradise Mayor Steve Crowder is in contact with officials in Southern California to share insights on recovery efforts ...

Severe fire weather conditions -- high winds with low humidity -- will continue through Wednesday, keeping the fire threat in ...

The devastating Palisades fire that claimed the lives of at least eight people out of the 24 fatalities reported in the ...

Firefighters are hoping for a break from the fierce winds that have fueled massive blazes in the Los Angeles area, killing 10 ...