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, ...

The King Fire just north of Pyramid Lake off the 5 Freeway had grown to 577 acres and is 20% contained as of 1:30 p.m.

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.