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Southern California water agencies had asked the state to allocate more supplies to irrigate vegetation in high-risk fire areas.

Crews have made significant progress on the Rices fire but are 'far from being out of the woods,' a Cal Fire official said. Multiple structures are believed to have been destroyed.

A federal firefighter's viral resignation letter is highlighting the job's low pay and harsh working conditions in the age of climate change.

Climate change, drought and soaring temperatures are setting the stage for another devastating wildfire season, officials say.

California officials have ordered new water curtailments due to drought, barring certain cities and farms from diverting river water.

Forecasters warned that any fires could grow rapidly this week as strong winds meet warming temperatures and low humidity.

One in five California Airbnb short-term rental properties are in wildfire-prone areas, yet the company provides no warnings or evacuation information.