LA fires latest: What to know about deadly wildfires as winds die down

Firefighters battle several deadly wildfires in Los Angeles County as winds finally begin to die down. Here's what to know on Friday.

Fire weather watch vs. red flag warning: What is the difference?

We've seen reports about Los Angeles County being under "fire weather watch" and "red flag warning." What is the difference?

California fires live video: Watch Los Angeles webcams

Here is the view from live cameras in the Los Angeles area, from Pacific Palisades to Altadena to the Hollywood Hills, showing wildfires scorching acre after acre.

What caused LA fire hydrants to run out of water?

Firefighters working to extinguish the wildfires in the Los Angeles area have faced challenges as hydrants either have water shortages or completely ran out.

How do you measure wildfire containment?

Here's what to know about wildfire containment and how it's measured.

LA wildfires: National guard deployed to assist
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Hundreds of National Guard troops have been mobilized to help with the wildfire crisis in Los Angeles County. The city is experiencing one of the most destructive fire events on record in U.S. history. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has more on the story.

Actor Steve Guttenberg helped neighbors evacuate from Palisades Fire

Actor Steve Guttenberg is among the thousands of Los Angeles area residents who don’t know whether their homes have been destroyed by the deadly California wildfires.

Backlash after LA millionaire offers 'any amount' for private firefighters to protect home

A millionaire in Los Angeles faced a wave of criticism after he posted a plea on social media offering to pay private firefighters "any amount" to protect his home from the raging Palisades Fire, as his neighbors' homes burned.

Los Angeles wildfires: National Guard steps in as looting arrests rise

National Guard troops join wildfire response as looting arrests rise and nearly 180,000 residents remain under evacuation orders in Los Angeles County.

Biden says ‘fire away’ to Harris during LA wildfire update, sparks backlash

President Joe Biden’s “fire away" comment during a live update on the Los Angeles wildfires drew criticism as the death toll from the blazes rose to seven.

Federal government to cover 100% of LA wildfire disaster response, Biden announces

President Biden announced the federal government will cover 100% of wildfire disaster response costs in Southern California for the next six months, increasing support for the ongoing crisis.

What to do before you evacuate during California wildfires

Learn the critical steps to take before evacuating during a wildfire, including protecting your home, documenting belongings for insurance, and following LADWP recommendations.

List: TV and film landmarks damaged by California wildfires

Several iconic landmarks have been damaged or destroyed as the wildfires continue to burn across Southern California.

'We're going to play the game regardless where the plane lands'
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Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell, a southern California native, offered his prayers to the L.A. wildfire victims ahead of next Monday's NFC Wild Card Playoff game at the Rams. If SoFi Stadium is deemed unsafe to play at, the game will be moved to State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.

Hunter Biden's home might have burned in LA fires: president

President Joe Biden on Thursday revealed that his son, Hunter's, house in Malibu may have burned down in the Palisades wildfire.

What are the Santa Ana winds that have driven LA fires?

While the Santa Ana winds are mostly dry and warm, these wind events can also intensify and become dangerous.

Helicopter water drop over California wildfire
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A firefighter helicopter pulled off a successful water drop over the wildfires in Pacific Palisades, which was captured by FOX 11's chopper.

LA fires containment update: What to know about California’s deadly blazes

Fierce wildfires continued to burn on Thursday in the Los Angeles area. Here's where the current blazes stand, and what to know about the containment effort.