Critical fire weather is expected to continue until Wednesday at the earliest, increasing the risk that fires will spread further.

Several hospitals and health care facilities in southern California temporarily closed or suspended services as the devastating wildfires continue to spread.

Multiple wildfires in California continue to cause deaths, evacuations and heavy damage to homes and property, including in Malibu. The Palisades Fire began around 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday and ...

A damaging Santa Ana wind event was peaking early Wednesday and winds were expected to stay strong through early afternoon in Southern California ... fire risk warning was issued from Malibu to Burbank, along with Simi Valley and San Fernando.

Extreme weather conditions are causing chaos throughout Southern California, including a 200-acre brush fire that erupted Tuesday morning in Pacific Palisades, threatening residential areas in the wealthy enclave of homes.

Locations of “greatest concern” in the “life-threatening” and “destructive” windstorm include cities within Los Angeles and Ventura counties.

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"Tom Hanks’ Malibu mansion is a great example of how fire-resistant construction helps in fire-prone areas," says Vasilevski. "Reports suggest the home features reinforced concrete and a fire-resistant roof, both of which are highly effective against embers and heat."

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

Forecasters expect Wednesday will be noticeably windier than Tuesday and firefighters warned that vegetation is critically dry.