As firefighters gain more control on the Canyon Fire, some residents are relieved the flames didn't reach their homes.

What is required for a roaring blaze to transform its mood from a quickly spreading menace into an uncontrollable wildfire?

GORMAN, Calif. — Firefighters were battling a wildfire along Interstate 5 north of Los Angeles early Thursday, officials said.

Canyon Fire initially started 1:25 p.m. Aug. 7 in Los Angeles, Ventura County, California. Since its discovery six days ago, it has burned 5,370 acres. A fire crew of 960 has been working on site and, ...

By Signal Staff  The King Fire erupted overnight near Gorman and was burning south toward Castaic as the Thursday morning commute got under way.  The fast-moving fire was first reported on the ...

Ryan Lindquist, 35, from Hollywood, was arrested on felony charges of assault with a deadly weapon, according to officials.