Multiple wildfires have pushed tens of thousands of residents to flee their homes, and strong winds have exacerbated the emergency, officials say.

How dry is it in Southern California? See the drought levels and recent rainfall totals for several counties in the region.

The Santa Ana winds are dry, powerful winds that blow down the mountains toward the Southern California coast. The region sees about 10 Santa Ana wind events a year on average, typically occurring from fall into January. When conditions are dry, as they are right now, these winds can become a severe fire hazard.

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Bag by bag, Brenda Williams is helping the victims of the devastating Southern California wildfires. "I made blankets for animals, and now I've made blankets for babies," Williams said. She says each one is handmade with love.

Millions in Southern California are on edge as forecasts predict more hazardous fire conditions, including a rare "Particularly Dangerous Situation" warning.

State and local governments can alert you to risks and dangers in your surrounding areas. Being prepared is key.

The Eaton Fire in central Los Angeles County poses a potential credit risk to power provider Southern California Edison, which operates electrical lines in the area where the destructive blaze first started,

To ensure your donation goes to a legitimate group doing relief work, you should: Avoid donating on the spot if you receive a phone call asking for money. If you want to donate by phone, you can visit the group’s website and call the phone number listed (or donate through the website itself).

A woman evacuated from her home in Southern California, who has a business based in the Chicago area, is helping to mobilize relief efforts after devastating wildfires.

The USC Trojans were hit hard by the NCAA transfer portal when it opened in December. USC coach Lincoln Riley and the Trojans have had over 20 departures throug

The wildfires have destroyed more than 12,000 structures, and a Southern California housing shortage that was already serious has been made even more dire.