A terrifying new wildfire burning out of control north of Los Angeles that has already torched 3,400 acres could “go nuclear,” a wildfire expert warned. A huge column of smoke was reported in the wilderness near Castaic, California, at about 10:45 a.m. Wednesday, prompting the local fire department to dispatch aircraft and 50 fire engines...

The fires in Los Angeles have finally stopped growing, but they could keep burning for weeks, and weekend rains could make things even more dangerous.

Joe Grueter and his adult children were on their hands and knees searching the charred remains his office for something hoped they wouldn't find: the remains of Grueter's beloved bulldog Maya.