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Wilmington Metal Building Fire Contained

Firefighters extinguished a blaze inside a commercial structure in the Wilmington neighborhood of Los Angeles.

Cold Snap Sparks Debate on Santa Cruz Homeless Shelter Policy

Advocates and leaders question emergency shelter criteria after recent winter weather.

Marin County Holds Disaster Drill to 'Control the Chaos'

County staff and volunteers practiced reuniting victims with relatives and friends at a simulated emergency center.

5 Displaced In Walnut Creek House Fire

Residents on Pleasant Valley Drive recovering after blaze causes major damage

Fire damages home in SLO neighborhood

Cause of the blaze is under investigation by local authorities.

Firefighters Battle House Fire in Hemet, Several Evacuated

No injuries reported as crews respond to blaze with heavy flames from garage.

Nevada County OES Coordinator Speaks at State Capitol on Wildfire Prevention

Alessandra Zambrano addressed California's growing wildfire threat and the success of the Wildfire County Coordinator Program in Nevada County.

5 Displaced After Walnut Creek House Fire

No injuries reported as fire causes major damage to home

Fifth-Wheel Trailer Fire in Oceano Contained

Multi-agency response successfully put out the blaze with no reported injuries or damage estimates.

Uber Joins American Red Cross Disaster Responder Program

Uber pledges $650,000 to power Red Cross disaster relief efforts across the U.S.

Fire quickly controlled on Kernvale Avenue; no injuries reported

Moorpark firefighters respond to house fire, prevent injuries and contain damage

Bedroom Damaged in Fresno House Fire

Firefighters responded to the blaze in south Fresno on Wednesday morning.

Young Mother Swept Away on Popular California Trail

Rescuers' 'Worst Fears' Realized Amid High Water Warning

Woman Jumps from 2nd-Floor Window as Building Erupts in Flames

Dramatic escape caught on camera in Los Angeles neighborhood

Semi Truck Fire Shuts Down Stretch Of I-805 In San Diego

A SigAlert was issued for the area due to the incident.

Saratoga Holds Evacuation Preparedness Seminar

City officials and public safety organizations advise residents on emergency planning and response.

Overturned cement truck shuts down multiple lanes on 110 Freeway in Gardena

Cement spill forces closure of main lanes, only FasTrak lane remains open as crews work to clear the scene.

DHS Clears Billions to FEMA for Disaster Aid, But California Excluded

Altadena's Eaton Fire recovery left without new FEMA support as other states receive major awards

Clearlake Residents Struggle with Ongoing Sewage Spill

Two months after 2.9 million gallons of untreated sewage flowed into the aquifer, residents have no end in sight

Second-alarm fire devastates abandoned building in Arden-Arcade

Firefighters battle blaze at vacant commercial structure, no injuries reported