Wildfires

LA County is suing State Farm, alleging it engaged in unfair business practices in its response to the Eaton and Palisades Fires. Lolita Lopez reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 31, 2026.

The county alleges in its legal action against State Farm that the insurer engaged in unfair business practices after the January 2025 wildfires in Altadena and Pacific Palisades.

Firefighters in Riverside County are battling the Wood Fire near Perris. This broadcast aired on NBC4 at 3 p.m. on Aug. 25, 2026.

Evacuation orders and warnings were issued for a brush fire that grew to a few dozen acres Tuesday in Riverside County as Southern California remained in the grip of extreme heat. The Wood Fire was burning in light grass and medium brush with a fast rate of spread in the Perris area. The fire was near Rider Street and Dreamglo…

A wildfire that mushroomed over the weekend in the Sierra Nevada foothills spread perilously close to neighborhoods in Reno, Nevada, forcing authorities to urge more than 90,000 residents to leave their homes. The out-of-control fire has already burned some homes, but there’s concern that shifting winds could push the flames into newly developed and densely packed neighborhoods on the edge of Nevada’s second-biggest...

The Hawk Fire is burning in the Sierra Nevada foothills. Video broadcast Monday Aug. 24, 2026 on Today in LA.

Palisades Village reopened to the public Saturday more than 19 months after the deadly Palisades Fire. The Village shopping and dining center closed following the devastating January 2025 wildfire fanned by a powerful windstorm. The outdoor center sustained extensive smoke and water damage that required more than $100 million in renovations and environmental remediation. “I don’t know about you, but…

Palisades Village is reopening this weekend. Annette Arreola reports for Today in LA Weekend on Saturday Aug. 15, 2026.

Dozens of firefighters are battling a fast-moving brush fire near Hemet in Riverside County. This broadcast aired on NBC4 at 3 p.m. on Aug. 14, 2026.

A brush fire was burning near Hemet.

The app-operated sprinkler system can detect fires and help people evacuate earlier, the product’s company said. Carolyn Johnson reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026.

Some $1.3 million was spent on bets tied to the Palisades and Eaton fires, which collectively killed over 30 people and destroyed thousands of homes.

Users placed bets on questions including: “How many acres will the Palisades wildfire burn in total?” Camilla Rambaldi reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026.

One homeowner who installed the system on his property said it has given him “a little bit more peace of mind.”

Multiple cameras captured the alarming spread of a deadly wildfire this week in Central California. The Gann Fire started Monday in forest land in the Sierra Nevada foothills of Calaveras County. The fire, which authorities said appears to have been ignited by sparks from a chain saw, burned more than 10,300 acres by Friday and forced evacuations. Containment was at…

Goats have reprised their roles as four-legged firefighters at the Universal Studios Lot. The goats are back for a second year in a row at the property in Universal City, helping to clear hundreds of acres of brush-covered hillsides in a key part of fire prevention. “Fire management here is one of our top priorities,” said Bryce Mason, senior vice…

Fire prevention on the Universal Studios Lot includes a herd of hungry goats. Lynette Romero reports for Today in LA on Thursday Aug. 6, 2026.

The cause behind the Eaton Fire revealed in a newly released report is pushing a call to action from some wildfire survivors on pending wildfire legislation.

As Altadena residents call on Gov. Gavin Newsom for additional resources to rebuild, one 85-year-old shares what it means to him to be nearly done rebuilding his home. Lolita Lopez reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.

The fire started in brush near the 5 Freeway. Video broadcast Wednesday Aug. 5, 2026 on the NBC4 News at 11 a.m.