Editor's note: This file captures the news of the California wildfires from Wednesday, Jan. 15. For the latest updates on the LA fires, follow USA TODAY's live coverage for Thursday, Jan.
"However, significant safety and infrastructure issues remain, including downed power lines, broken gas lines, hazardous materials ... The Los Angeles Fire Department contained the fire, but ...
The National Weather Service office in Los Angeles said around 2 p.m. PT Wednesday that the winds had started to die down − no major new fires were reported to that point − and red flag warnings would ...
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Works is the leading agency in the partnership to remove hazardous materials and fire debris from burn scars caused by the Eaton and Palisades fires.
One of the biggest cleanup challenges from the Southern California fires is lithium-ion batteries, which can explode after damage or exposure to heat. The batteries are found in electric vehicles, ...