Southern California firefighters made progress against a wildfire that has destroyed 132 structures, mostly houses, and was ...

Southern California firefighters working to contain a wildfire that has destroyed 132 structures in two days could be assisted by a forecast of fierce wind gusts easing.

A thick plume of smoke rose hundreds of feet into the sky Wednesday, blanketing whole neighbourhoods and limiting visibility for firefighters and evacuees.

At least 130 homes have been destroyed by a wildfire raging outside Los Angeles, as a break in the weather Friday gave ...