Raging wildfires are threatening homes, triggering road closures, and forcing thousands to evacuate across Southern California. We’re keeping a close eye on the Creek and Skirball fires in particular, and will provide continuous updates, as firefighters attempt to control the flames.
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Creek and Skirball fires: Updates on the Southern California blazes
The latest on wildfires tearing through Los Angeles and Ventura counties
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December 11, 2017
These maps show the three major fires tearing across Southern California
Though fire crews have made progress on the blazes in the Santa Clarita and Sylmar areas, the Thomas Fire in Ventura County has grown to be the fifth largest fire in the state’s recent history.
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December 8, 2017
Here’s how to help people affected by fires in Southern California
With over 200,000 evacuations around Southern California, there’s plenty of opportunities to contribute.
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December 8, 2017
Mandatory evacuations lift for many in Bel Air as Skirball Fire now 30 percent contained
Thousands of residents were able to return last night as firefighters made progress battling the blaze.
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December 8, 2017
This map shows evacuation zones, areas burned in Skirball Fire
Approximately 46,000 residents east of the 405 freeway were forced to evacuate.
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December 8, 2017
This map shows areas burned by Creek Fire and mandatory evacuation zones
The blaze ravaged residential neighborhoods in the northeastern San Fernando Valley and charred portions of Angeles National Forest.
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December 8, 2017
Residents are returning home as firefighters get Creek Fire to 40% containment
Most of the mandatory evacuation orders, which drove as many 150,000 people out of their homes, have been lifted.
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December 7, 2017
Winds are starting to pick up again—‘any area in Los Angeles that has brush is threatened’
Extreme winds expected to return today.
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December 6, 2017
15 sobering photos of the Skirball Fire
Since it began early this morning, the fire has burned at least 475 acres and placed 46,000 residents under mandatory evacuation.