California Wildfires

Firefighters protected homes from a brush fire early New Year’s Day that burned on a Pacific Palisades hillside.

Firefighters protected homes from a New Year’s Day fire. Brittany Hope reports for Today in LA on Wednesday Jan. 1, 2025. 

California will start requiring property insurers to increase coverage in wildfire-prone areas after homeowners across the state increasingly struggle to find policies. The state’s new rule announced Monday requires insurers to start increasing their coverage by 5% every two years until they hit the equivalent of 85% of their market share. That means if an insurer writes 20 out of...

Fire officials said Tuesday they are keeping resources on site to protect the Franklin Fire area and hope preparations made will keep the fire from re-igniting. Camilla Rambaldi reports for NBC4 at 5 p.m. on Dec. 16, 2024. 

A red flag fire weather warning will be in effect for parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties. Here’s when and where to expect strong winds.

Gusty Santa Ana winds are returning to the area causing high fire danger and warmer than normal temperatures. The area of concern will be the LA and Ventura County mountains where Red Flag warnings and Wind Alerts are in effect today and tomorrow. 

Firefighters battling the Franklin Fire in Malibu have gotten a better handle on the destructive wildfire, having had it contained by 42% as of Sunday morning.

As Malibu begins to reopen areas affected by the Franklin Fire, Dick Van Dyke returns home in time to celebrate his 99th birthday following a dramatic fire rescue. Karma Dickerson reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Dec.13, 2024. 

Evacuation orders have been reduced to warnings for areas affected by the Franklin Fire, allowing more residents to begin to return to their homes as road access is restored.

Legendary entertainer Dick Van Dyke marked his 99th birthday Friday, just days after a harrowing escape from a wildfire near his Malibu home.

Firefighters continue making progress on the Franklin Fire in Malibu, which is now 30% contained after burning more than 4,000 acres.

At least 3,700 people affected by the Franklin Fire in Malibu were allowed to return home on Thursday. Macy Jenkins reports for NBC4 at 11 p.m. on Dec. 12, 2024.  

Actor Dick Van Dyke recounted frightening moments during the Franklin Fire. 

The Franklin Fire in Malibu has prompted evacuation orders, school closures and road closures.

Neighbors helped 98-year-old Dick Van Dyke to safety as a swift-moving wildfire fanned by strong wind gusts closed in on his Malibu home, the legendary entertainer told NBC News.

Air crews have been working around the clock to help fight the Franklin Fire in Malibu. This video was broadcast on the NBC4 News at 4 a.m. on Dec. 12, 2024. 

Residents in Malibu have had their power restored as crews continue to battle the Franklin Fire. Lauren Coronado reports for the NBC4 News at 6 a.m. on Dec. 12, 2024. 

On Monday night Michelle and Blake Geffen quickly grabbed their cat, passports, and a few items before jumping in their car and heading out as the Franklin Fire made its destructive path through Malibu. Tracey Leong reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Dec. 11, 2024.

A devastated newlywed couple is among the many who lost everything to the Franklin Fire that ravaged communities in Malibu.

Among the countless heroes working to protect Malibu residents against the Franklin Fire are a group of volunteer heroes who’ve stepped up to protect their community.