When smoke from area wildfires billowed over the hills near Ashley Livingston-Litwin's home in Los Angeles, she quickly evacuated at local officials' orders — the first time the New Orleans

Twenty-seven people have died across the Los Angeles area. Officials have said the true death toll isn’t known as the fires continue to burn.

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.

Epic events like the Southern California wildfires do not ... But unlike last week, no large wildfires broke out like they did in 2011. A more normal rainfall amount from October to December ...

LA wildfires' economic losses may reach $50 billion, impacting insurance claims and potentially raising premiums in California.

Several readers asked whether Mexico and Canada sent support to California as destructive wildfires burn in the Los Angeles area. That’s true.

Hydroclimate whiplash -- the rapid shift between wet and dry conditions -- likely contributed to the severity of the wildfires in Southern California, experts say.

“Yes they can control the weather,” she tweeted. “It’s ridiculous for anyone to lie and say it can’t be done.”

A series of bone-chilling before and after images of celebrities' multimillion-dollar Los Angeles homes has laid bare the extent of the destruction caused by the California wildfires —revealing a glimpse at the horrifying impact the blazes have had on many communities in the area.

The National Weather Service's Los Angeles page screams 'Particularly Dangerous Situation' in hot pink letters against a gray background

Los Angeles firefighters face critical resource shortages as wildfires devastate the area, highlighting severe staffing issues and budget cuts

After a poor first half defensively, Lakers are challenged by JJ Redick to play harder and they rally past Miami to win.