The mountains and foothills of Los Angeles County are in “extreme drought” conditions, about 36% of the county, explained Pugh. That’s one category shy of hitting the highest level, “exceptional drought,” and three higher than the lowest, “abnormally dry.” The rest of the county is in severe drought.

Much of fire ravaged southern California is under a flood watch after devastating flames have left thousands of acres barren and vulnerable to flash flooding, land and mudslides with rain in the forecast.

Donald Trump signed a wide-ranging executive order demanding federal and state officials deliver more water and other resources to southern California.

As of Jan 21, 2025, firefighters in southern California, USA, were still struggling to extinguish two of the largest wildfires the state has ever seen. The Palisades fire broke out in the western suburbs of Los Angeles,

The result is that the federal Colorado Basin River Forecast Center is now predicting that April through July flows into Powell will be only 76% of normal. That's down from 81% at the beginning of 2025.

Colorado’s wildfire risk has many similarities to Southern California. It is why local leaders observe and watch for lessons learned.

Fires across the Los Angeles area have killed at least 25 people. The Palisades and Eaton fires continue to burn in Southern California.

"It's hard to think of one thing that we've lost, there's just so many little things," a Coloradan who lost their home said.

Many parts of the west are drying out, but Colorado and Utah's popular ski resorts should pick up fresh snowfall throughout the weekend.

Southern Colorado Firefighters Help Extinguish the LA Fires, adapting to unique challenges while preparing to bring valuable insights home to improve wildfire response back home.

A public insurance adjuster may help negotiate a better insurance payout for residents who lost their homes in the SoCal wildfires.

Firefighters from Westminster are finally getting some rest back at home after spending two weeks in southern California helping with the battle against the wildfires.