Dozens of people are believed to have died in the Palisades and Eaton fires, which have burned down whole swaths of communities

But while the January fires rank as the most destructive in Los Angeles history, they have not been as damaging as others in the Golden State. They are among only some of the worst wildfires California has ever seen.

A drive through the charred neighborhoods around Altadena shows that the fires burned through a remarkable haven for generations of Black families avoiding discriminatory housing practices elsewhere.

Fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, a series of ferocious wildfires erupted last week and roared across the Los Angeles area.

Thirteen years ago, the LAFD took the type of dramatic measures in preparation of dangerous winds that the department failed to employ last week in advance of the Palisades fire.

The Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center burned down in the Eaton fire. But on a remaining wall, Mmembers discovered a hidden treasure.

We explain what’s known about how the catastrophic L.A. wildfires started and the factors that scientists do -- and don’t -- think contributed.

Dozens of people are believed to have died in the Palisades and Eaton fires, which have burned down whole swaths of communities

Investigators are considering an array of possible ignition sources for the huge fires that have killed at least 16.

By Shawn Hubler and Alexandra Berzon Online fund-raisers with stories of loss and desperation have become a symbol of the Los Angeles wildfires ... The governor of California has called for ...

A phased plan to get all Pasadena ... Southern California Edison had implemented power shutoffs for at-risk communities in preparation for the wind storm that fueled several wildfires in SoCal ...

The causes of eight fires, including the Eaton and Palisades fires, that have broken out around Los Angeles in the last week all remain under investigation.