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March 15, 2025 at 1:50 AM

Wildfires erupt in Oklahoma, Texas amid extreme fire weather conditions

The National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center warned of "near historic" fire conditions in the Plains.
March 15, 2025 at 1:50 AM
A residence burns during a wildfire in Stillwater, Oklahoma, U.S., March 14, 2025.  REUTERS/Nick Oxford
March 12, 2025 at 1:03 PM

One cat's incredible reunion with its owner after the LA wildfires

A house cat named Aggie has found her way back to her owner two months after the LA wildfires
March 12, 2025 at 1:03 PM
This image provided by Carolyn Kiefer shows her mother Katherine Kiefer, 82, looking at her burned home destroyed by the Palisades Fire where her cat Aggie went missing on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, in Los Angeles. (Carolyn Kiefer via AP)
March 12, 2025 at 12:34 AM

Cat's incredible reunion with its owner after the LA wildfires

A house cat named Aggie has found her way back to her owner two months after the LA wildfires
March 12, 2025 at 12:34 AM
This image provided by Carolyn Kiefer shows her mother Katherine Kiefer, 82, looking at her burned home destroyed by the Palisades Fire where her cat Aggie went missing on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, in Los Angeles. (Carolyn Kiefer via AP)
March 11, 2025 at 4:19 PM

Parts of Northeast and Southwest bracing for elevated fire danger

Gusty winds, low humidity and dry conditions are expected to produce elevated fire danger in parts of the Southwest and Northeast on Tuesday.
March 11, 2025 at 4:19 PM
This image from video provided by Andrew Tallon shows smoke from fires in New York's Long Island, on Saturday, March 8, 2025, seen from Southampton, N.Y. (Andrew Tallon via AP)
March 11, 2025 at 7:45 AM

Long Island wildfires were accidental: Officials

The wildfires that burned across Suffolk County are now "100% contained," and investigators believe they accidentally spread from a backyard fire started by residents, authorities said.
March 11, 2025 at 7:45 AM
VIDEO: Long Island wildfires were accidental: Officials
March 11, 2025 at 12:46 AM

S'mores eyed as suspected cause of Long Island wildfires

The cause of the wildfires that swept through part of Long Island, New York, over the weekend is believed to have been a resident making s'mores, police said.
March 11, 2025 at 12:46 AM
A rescue helicopter picks up water at Wild Wood Lake, Mar. 8, 2025, in Westhampton, New York.
March 10, 2025 at 6:16 PM

Long Island on alert after extreme winds fuel rare brush fires

Officials and residents in Westhampton Beach are on edge as massive plumes of smoke stretching for miles were seen after rare, fast-moving wildfires erupted on Long Island.
March 10, 2025 at 6:16 PM
VIDEO: Long Island on alert after extreme winds fuel rare brush fires
March 10, 2025 at 12:48 PM

State of emergency declared as brush fires shut down roads in New York

Several roads were shut down as several brush fires erupted in Long Island spewing smoke into the air.
March 10, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Flames and heavy smoke are seen billowing from a brush fire on Long Island March 8, 2025.
March 10, 2025 at 11:32 AM

Wildfires break out in eastern Long Island

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency as wildfires raged across parts of Long Island, scorching more than 600 acres and damaging two commercial buildings.
March 10, 2025 at 11:32 AM
VIDEO: Wildfires break out in eastern Long Island
March 9, 2025 at 2:09 AM

Large brush fire erupts in the Hamptons

The governor of New York declared a state of emergency after multiple brush fires broke out in the Hamptons.
March 9, 2025 at 2:09 AM
VIDEO: Large brush fire erupts in the Hamptons
March 7, 2025 at 7:52 PM

LA rising: Rebuilding from the wildfires

Four families share their experience two months after their lives were impacted by the Palisades and Eaton fires in Los Angeles.
March 7, 2025 at 7:52 PM
LA wildfires: Rebuilding after devastation
March 7, 2025 at 7:48 PM

LA wildfires: Rebuilding after losing almost everything

After the Los Angeles wildfires, ABC News is following people as they rebuild their homes, deal with insurance, figure out living situations and plan for what's next.
March 7, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Marcus and Ursula Ubungen's Altadena home burned down in the Eaton Fire in Los Angeles in January.
March 7, 2025 at 5:21 PM

Pacific Palisades family on revisiting their fire-destroyed home

Katia and Adam Hausman reflected on happy memories made in their Pacific Palisades home and the closure they felt returning after the devastating wildfires.
March 7, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Kata and Adam Hausman reflected on happy memories made in their Pacific Palisades home and the closure they felt returning after the devastating wildfires.
March 7, 2025 at 12:56 AM

Pacific Palisades family on revisiting their fire-destroyed home

Kata and Adam Hausman reflected on happy memories made in their Pacific Palisades home and the closure they felt returning after the devastating wildfires.
March 7, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Kata and Adam Hausman reflected on happy memories made in their Pacific Palisades home and the closure they felt returning after the devastating wildfires.
March 7, 2025 at 12:48 AM

Altadena photographer lost livelihood, personal memories in Eaton fire

Ursula and Marcus Ubungen lost everything in the devastating Eaton wildfire, including all of Marcus’ photography gear and precious family photos.
March 7, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Ursula and Marcus Ubungen lost everything in the devastating Eaton wildfire, including all of Marcus’ photography gear and precious family photos.
March 6, 2025 at 10:44 PM

Pacific Palisades family on revisiting their fire-destroyed home

Kata and Adam Hausman reflected on happy memories made in their Pacific Palisades home and the closure they felt returning after the devastating wildfires.
March 6, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Kata and Adam Hausman reflected on happy memories made in their Pacific Palisades home and the closure they felt returning after the devastating wildfires.
March 6, 2025 at 10:43 PM

Altadena musician on losing home to Eaton fire

Altadena jazz musician Dale Fielder shared his experience losing his historic record collection, instruments and life-long personal music archive to the Eaton wildfire.
March 6, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Altadena jazz musician Dale Fielder shared his experience losing his historic record collection, instruments and life-long personal music archive to the Eaton wildfire.
March 6, 2025 at 8:30 PM

Pacific Palisades resident opens up about mental health after wildfires

Fabiola Sammartino opened up about losing her home to the Palisades wildfire and the harrowing toll it has taken on her mental health.
March 6, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Fabiola Sammartino opened up about losing her home to the Palisades wildfire and the harrowing toll it has taken on her mental health.
March 6, 2025 at 5:47 PM

Steve Carell helps save prom for hundreds of students impacted by LA fires

Hundreds of students impacted by the Los Angeles area wildfires in January can go to prom this spring thanks to actor Steve Carell.
March 6, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Steve Carell attends Universal Pictures And Illumination Present "DESPICABLE ME 4" Premiere on June 09, 2024 in New York City.
March 6, 2025 at 3:57 PM

Steve Carell helps save prom for kids impacted by fires

Lara Spencer shares the buzziest stories of the day in “GMA” Pop News.
March 6, 2025 at 3:57 PM
VIDEO: Steve Carell helps save prom for kids impacted by fires
March 5, 2025 at 10:11 PM

LA County sues utility company over Eaton Fire

Los Angeles County and the cities of Pasadena and Sierra Madre have all filed lawsuits against Southern California Edison over damages due to the Eaton Fire.
March 5, 2025 at 10:11 PM
An aerial view of homes which burned in the Eaton Fire near one home which survived on Jan. 21, 2025, in Altadena, Calif.
March 5, 2025 at 8:30 PM

Ex-LA fire chief appeals her dismissal. Here's how her firing could be overturned

Kristin Crowley sent a letter to the Los Angeles City Council on Thursday, informing them she is proceeding with an appeal of the mayor's removal of her as fire chief.
March 5, 2025 at 8:30 PM
In this Dec. 5, 2024, file photo, Los Angeles City Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley is seen here in  Long Beach, Calif.
March 4, 2025 at 9:40 PM

LA City Council votes not to reinstate fire chief fired by mayor

The Los Angeles City Council voted to uphold the firing of Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, who was let go by Mayor Karen Bass over the Palisades and Eaton fires.
March 4, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Firefighters spray the rubble of fire-ravaged homes in Altadena, Calif., Jan. 15, 2025, that were demolished by the Eaton Fire.
March 4, 2025 at 11:34 AM

Japan fights forest fire that's damaged dozens of homes, caused hundreds to evacuate

Japan is fighting a forest fire that has damaged dozens of homes and forced hundreds of residents to evacuate in a northeastern coastal city
March 4, 2025 at 11:34 AM
A helicopter drops water to help contain a forest fire in Ofunato city, Iwate prefecture, northern Japan Tuesday, March 4, 2025. (Kyodo News via AP)
March 4, 2025 at 4:16 AM

Crews battle more than 175 wildfires across Carolinas

More than 4,000 acres have already burned, with one of the biggest fires threatening homes in the Carolina Forest and flames forcing families to evacuate. Some have driven through fire to escape.
March 4, 2025 at 4:16 AM
VIDEO: Crews battle more than 175 wildfires across Carolinas
March 4, 2025 at 1:00 AM

Firefighters gaining upper hand after more than 175 fires erupt in the Carolinas

Firefighters on Monday reported making significant progress in extinguishing wildfires in South and North Carolina that prompted mass evacuations, officials said.
March 4, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Smoke rises from a wildfire in the Carolina Forest in Horry County, South Carolina, Mar. 1, 2025.
March 3, 2025 at 5:34 PM

Firefighters ‘really turned a corner’ against South Carolina blaze

South Carolina Forestry Commission’s Doug Wood provides an update on efforts to stop widespread wildfires in the Carolinas.
March 3, 2025 at 5:34 PM
VIDEO: Firefighters ‘really turned a corner’ against South Carolina blaze
March 3, 2025 at 3:28 PM

Powerful winds, dry conditions fuel Carolina wildfires

At least 175 fires burning across South and North Carolina have forced residents to evacuate in both states.
March 3, 2025 at 3:28 PM
VIDEO: Powerful winds, dry conditions fuel Carolina wildfires
March 3, 2025 at 1:15 PM

'Not good': What texts sent to and from fire chief during LA wildfires reveal

Text messages released to ABC News through a public records request provide new insight about what local officials were discussing before, during and after the fires.
March 3, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley address the media at a press conference, Jan. 11, 2025.
March 3, 2025 at 12:30 PM

Evacuations ordered as 175 wildfires erupt across South and North Carolina

Firefighters were battling multiple wildfires that erupted across South and North Carolina overnight amid windy and dry conditions, authorities said.
March 3, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Smoke rises from a wildfire in the Carolina Forest in Horry County, South Carolina, Mar. 1, 2025.
March 3, 2025 at 3:28 AM

LA firefighters honored at 2025 Oscars

Oscars host Conan O'Brien celebrated the firefighters who responded to the Los Angeles fires during the 97th Academy Awards.
March 3, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Oscars host Conan O'Brien celebrated the firefighters who responded to the Los Angeles fires during the 97th Academy Awards.
March 3, 2025 at 1:02 AM

Wildfires cause state of emergency in the Carolinas

Evacuations have been ordered in both North and South Carolina. South Carolina's governor has declared a state of emergency.
March 3, 2025 at 1:02 AM
VIDEO: Wildfires cause state of emergency in the Carolinas
March 2, 2025 at 11:14 PM

Dozens of wildfires erupt across South and North Carolina

The governor of South Carolina declared a state of emergency on Sunday.
March 2, 2025 at 11:14 PM
VIDEO: Dozens of wildfires erupt across South and North Carolina
March 1, 2025 at 2:30 AM

How Hollywood is showing gratitude to firefighters after LA wildfires

Capt. Sheila Kelliher with the Los Angeles County Fire Department discusses how the entertainment industry is showing gratitude for thousands of firefighters after the wildfires.
March 1, 2025 at 2:30 AM
How Hollywood is showing gratitude to firefighters after LA wildfires
February 25, 2025 at 3:18 AM

Here's how to help wildfire victims after California blazes

Strong Santa Ana winds fueled wildfires that burned across Southern California for more than three weeks, forcing tens of thousands of residents out from their homes.
February 25, 2025 at 3:18 AM
A person uses a garden hose in an effort to save a neighboring home from catching fire during the Eaton Fire, Jan. 8, 2025, in Altadena, California.
February 22, 2025 at 4:19 PM

Los Angeles removes fire chief in wake of massive wildfires

Mayor Karen Bass blamed former chief Kristen Crowley for failures leading up to the massive wildfires.
February 22, 2025 at 4:19 PM
VIDEO: Los Angeles removes fire chief in wake of massive wildfires
February 22, 2025 at 1:04 AM

Mayor Karen Bass fires L.A. Fire Chief after wildfires

Mayor Karen Bass has fired Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley following the deadly wildfires in Los Angeles last month.
February 22, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Mayor Karen Bass fires L.A. Fire Chief after wildfires
February 22, 2025 at 12:06 AM

Los Angeles removes fire chief in wake of massive wildfires

Los Angeles Fire Chef Kristin Crowley has been removed from her position by Mayor Karen Bass after wildfires that killed dozens and destroyed hundreds of homes.
February 22, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Los Angeles City Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley is seen here in  Long Beach, Calif., Dec. 5, 2024.
February 21, 2025 at 11:49 PM

Ex-Forest Service, National Park Service workers say cuts will be felt on fire lines

Fired U.S. National Forest and National Parks employees are speaking out about the mass layoffs by the Trump administration.
February 21, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Eric Anderson, a fired National Parks employee, pictured here on the front lines of the Line Fire in San Bernardino County, California, in September 2024.
February 21, 2025 at 4:30 AM

How a community rallied for trans and nonbinary recovery homes following LA fires

The recovery homes were engulfed by flames during the Eaton Fire on Jan. 7.
February 21, 2025 at 4:30 AM
The community rallied to support trans and nonbinary recovery homes after devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
February 20, 2025 at 11:20 PM

The LA area fires destroyed 2 LGBTQ+ sobriety houses. Then the community stepped up

Some of LA's most vulnerable residents were impacted when Art House and Start House were destroyed by the Eaton fire. Now, the community is trying to rebuild to continue to support them.
February 20, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Some of LA's most vulnerable residents were impacted when Art House and Start House were destroyed by the Eaton fire. Now, the community is trying to rebuild to continue to support them.
1 month ago

Be prepared for an emergency evacuation no matter where you live

The Southern California wildfires have brought to the forefront the importance of being ready to evacuate with little warning in an emergency. ABC News' Alex Stone reports.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Be prepared for an emergency evacuation no matter where you live
1 month ago

Dogs rescued from shelters during LA wildfires now up for adoption

The Animal Rescue League of Boston said the dogs will be available for adoption by New England residents through its website.
1 month ago
The Animal Rescue League of Boston said the dogs will be available for adoption by New England residents through its website.
1 month ago

New body camera footage shows first responders on 1st night of Eaton Fire

Newly released police footage shows Pasadena police officers racing through smoke, flames and flying embers during the first night of wildfires in Altadena.
1 month ago
VIDEO: New body camera footage shows first responders on 1st night of Eaton Fire
1 month ago

Emergency visits related to fire, smoke inhalation rose eightfold after LA wildfires

A report published Thursday found the percentage of ED visits related to fire and smoke inhalation rose in the days after the Los Angeles wildfires began.
1 month ago
Emergency visits related to fire, smoke inhalation rose eightfold after LA wildfires
1 month ago

Emergency visits related to fire, smoke inhalation rose eightfold after LA wildfires

A report published Thursday found the percentage of ED visits related to fire and smoke inhalation rose in the days after the Los Angeles wildfires began.
1 month ago
Burned trees and wildfire smoke from the Palisades Fire are seen from Will Rogers State Park with the City of Los Angeles in the distance, on Jan. 9, 2025 in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, Calif.
1 month ago

'Shrinking' to continue production in Pasadena, Altadena: 'Here’s to resilience'

"Shrinking" actress Christa Miller announced the show would begin production in Pasadena next week in a message of resilience for the city recovering from wildfires.
1 month ago
Christa Miller and Jason Segel appear in an episode of "Shrinking," streaming on Apple TV+.
1 month ago

Los Angeles fires highlight risk of 'uninsurable future,' experts say

Many insurers reduced or ended policies in California before the wildfires.
1 month ago
Covered vehicles are seen in Duarte, Calif., Friday, Jan. 31, 2025. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
1 month ago

Star-studded FireAid concert estimates over $100 million raised for LA recovery

FireAid estimates the concert raised over $100 million at the event which featured performances from Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Olivia Rodrigo and more.
1 month ago
Lady Gaga performs onstage during the FIREAID Benefit Concert for California Fire Relief at Intuit Dome on Jan. 30, 2025 in Inglewood, California.
1 month ago

Grammy Awards show honors heroes of devastating California wildfires

The music awards opened with references to January's wildfires and ended with Los Angeles County Fire Department members reminding the audience of the city's resilience.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Grammy Awards show honors heroes of devastating California wildfires