Eight Arizona task forces were sent to battle wildfires in California and their battalion chief is sharing his experience from what he's seen over the last three weeks.

It was 99 per cent contained as of Monday, according to California's Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Southern California Edison on Monday reported a fault on a power line connected ...

Critical fire weather with wind gusts up to 60 mph (97 kph) was also forecast for Southern California communities ... the Los Angeles County sheriff’s department said in a statement.

The Border 2 Fire burning at Otay Mountain near San Diego is yet another blaze in fire-weary Southern California. See the fire map.

Much-needed rain has begun to fall over Southern California, bringing relief to the drought-stricken region but also the threat of toxic runoff.

Over 1,100 firefighters were “strategically pre-positioned” across Southern California to address "ongoing critical fire weather," Cal Fire said.

Strong Santa Ana winds have fueled multiple wildfires across Southern California, forcing thousands of residents to flee from their homes.

The union representing South County's Cal Fire employees has come out swinging against the decision. It's claiming the move could displace 30 of its firefighters -- forcing them to move from their homes in the area and work elsewhere -- on the heels of catastrophic blazes burning through the Los Angeles area this month.

After 10 days in California to help contain the fires, firefighters from South Dakota Wildland Fire, Black Hawk Fire Department, Fairburn, Argyle and Whispering Pines Volunteer Fire Department are home.

ABC7 talked to FEMA to answer viewer questions about wildfire recovery and how to get aid. Watch the Ask7 special here.

For an overnight stay, check in to the Outbound Mammoth hotel with modern cabins, chalets, villas and traditional rooms with community fire pits ... small-town Southern California, Laguna Beach ...

Fire Danger Ratings are routinely issued by 5 pm daily during the fire season. Always ensure you have the latest forecast. Fire Danger Ratings are determined in conjunction with the Country Fire Service (CFS). For all weather information, visit the Bureau ...