CALIFORNIA — Follow here for updates on the several major wildfires burning around Southern California and many others burning across the state.

Here are the updates as they come in:

Saturday, Oct. 17

3:00 p.m. High winds, temperatures mean there's still a high risk of wildfires this weekend

1:17 p.m. Air quality is unhealthy in parts of L.A. County

LOS ANGELES — According to the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) forecast, air quality will be unhealthy for the following individuals tomorrow, Sunday, October 18, in the following areas:

Unhealthy for All Individuals:

  • East San Fernando Valley

Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups/Individuals:

  • West San Fernando Valley
  • West San Gabriel Valley
  • East San Gabriel Valley
  • Pomona/Walnut Valley
  • South San Gabriel Valley
  • Santa Clarita Valley
  • San Gabriel Mountains

 

8:46 a.m. Bobcat Fire still 92 percent contained as weather set to improve

Firefighters were expected to get a break from the weather this weekend as they approach full containment of the 115,796-acre Bobcat Fire in the Angeles National Forest. More on this story.

 

7:11 a.m. Bruder fire in San Bernardino County is 170 acres and 92 percent contained

Structure threat is mitigated and all evacuations are lifted. Crews continue to strengthen control lines and see out hot spots.

 

Friday, Oct. 16

5:20 p.m. Air quality advisory in parts of L.A. county Saturday

 

1:36 p.m. Trump reverses decision on CA’s wildfire aid request after Newsom appeals

After initially refusing California Gov. Gavin Newsom's request for a disaster declaration for six major wildfires that collectively burned millions of acres, the Trump administration performed an abrupt about-face Friday and approved the request.

 

9:05 a.m. Trump denies California's request for federal wildfire aid.

The Trump administration rejected California's request for a disaster declaration for six major wildfires that collectively burned millions of acres. Gov. Gavin Newsom made the request in a Sept. 28 letter to President Donald Trump. More on this story.

 

8:30 a.m. Fire restrictions issued as red flag warning is in effect Friday

 

Thursday, Oct. 15

2 p.m. Angeles National Forest road closures update

 

11:00 a.m. Angeles National Forest closure areas update

 

8:48 a.m. Over 9,000 firefighters continue to battle 12 major and 8 other large wildfires/complexes in California

 

Wednesday, Oct. 14

3:30 p.m. Approved recreational activites in San Gabriel Canyon outside the Bobcat Fire burn zone

 

2:36 p.m. Topanga Fire has grown to 7 acres

 

2:34 p.m. Carl Fire forward progress has stopped at 3 acres 

 

2:28 p.m. Crews making progress with Carl Fire 

 

2:19 p.m. Chatsworth: Oakwood Fire update 

 

2:19 p.m. Santa Clarita: Carl Fire update

 

2:00 p.m. Bobcat Fire closure areas map

 

11:04 a.m. Los Angeles air quality advisory 

 

11:00 a.m. Bobcat Fire closure areas update

 

9:04 a.m. Bobcat fire remains at 115,796 acres, 92 percent contained

 

8:48 a.m. Over 11,000 firefighters continue to battle 13 major and 7 other large wildfires/complexes statewide

 

Tuesday, Oct. 13 

5:30 p.m. ECHO and MILO are specially trained to support firefighters

MILO and ECHO help firefighters who are dealing with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, anxiety, and other behavioral health conditions. Both dogs have already provided companionship and emotional support to first responders at the Bobcat Fire.

 

10:48 a.m. Over 11,500 firefighters continue to battle 13 major and 8 other large wildfires/complexes in the state

 

9:05 a.m. Warmer and dryer than average conditions anticipated through Friday. 

 

Monday, Oct. 12

5:57 p.m. 

 

5:30 p.m. US Forest Service firefighters assisting in the Mentone Fire

 

3:03 p.m. Trees still burning in inaccessible areas within the interior of the El Dorado Fire

 

9:27 a.m. Over 12,600 firefighters continue to battle 14 major and 6 other large wildfires/complexes in California

 

 

Sunday, Oct. 11

3:15 p.m. L.A. County air quality update

 

 

11:49 a.m. Latest forest emergency closure order maps for both the El Dorado and Snow Fires

 

10:01 a.m. Fire activity for the Bobcat Fire continues to diminish 

 

8:20 a.m. Bobcat fire 92 percent contained

Containment of the Bobcat Fire smoldering in the Angeles National Forest was up to 92% Sunday, as more than 300 firefighters continued to work the 115,796-acre fire that's been burning for over a month.

The fire has destroyed 171 structures, including 87 residences, and damaged 47 structures, including 28 residences. The Nature Center at the Devil's Punchbowl Natural Area was destroyed, according to Los Angeles County parks officials.

 

7:50 a.m. More than 13,400 firefighters continue to battle 20 major wildfires in California

 

Saturday, Oct. 10

5 p.m. L.A. Public Health issues air quality advisory

10:45 a.m. The San Bernardino National Forest is now open, with several closures still in effect

 

8:50 a.m. More than 13,800 firefighters continue to battle 20 wildfires in the state

 

Friday, Oct. 9

2:45 p.m. Cleveland National Forest was partially reopened Friday. 

 

2:25 p.m. Much of the Angeles National Forest reopened Friday. 

Burn zones will remain closed for public safety. 

2:25 p.m. The Bobcat Fire as of Friday is now 90 percent contained. 

Firefighters will continue mopping up and building containment lines, according to the Angeles National Forest. 

Thursday, Oct. 8

2:34 p.m. Crews are still engaged on the Bobcat Fire

Wednesday, Oct. 7

8:05 p.m. The El Dorado Fire continues to flare up

 

3:54 p.m. Firefighters working on El Dorado Fire hot spots

9:48 a.m. El Dorado fire now 95 percent contained, remains at 22,744 acres

 

9:02 a.m. Over 16,500 firefighters battling 22 major wildfires statewide

Yesterday, firefighters also responded to 25 new wildfires, bringing full containment to all.

 

Tuesday, Oct. 6

3:15 p.m. Club Fire update 

 

 

10:16 a.m. Over 16,400 firefighters continue to battle 22 major wildfires statewide

Since the beginning of the year, there have been over 8,300 wildfires that have burned well over 4 million acres in California. To date, the total number of fatalities statewide is 31 and over 8,819 structures have been destroyed.

Temperatures will remain warm today across the state and humidity recover remains slow, continuing the increased fire danger. Seasonal and potentially below average temperatures are expected this weekend, with a chance of some precipitation in the portions of the State. This reprieve in decreased fire weather potential is short-lived, as a warming and drying pattern is expected to return early next week.

 

9:42 a.m. Air Quality is unhealthy in parts of L.A. County

 

Monday, Oct. 5

9:36 p.m. Bobcat Fire has burned 115,796 acres, 89% contained

 

6:23 p.m. Changes in Bobcat Fire Evacuation advisories and road closures

All areas under an evacuation warning have been lifted and all areas under an evacuation order are now under an evacuation warning. 

 

6:08 p.m. Swarthout Fire contained quickly 

 

4:19 p.m. Swarthout Fire now 7-10 acres, 10% contained

 

3:49 p.m. Swarthout Fire has burned 7-10 acres, 0% contained

 

2:30 p.m. Cajon Pass fire update

 

10:26 a.m. Over 16,600 firefighters battling 23 major wildfires statewide today

 

9:10 Bobcat Fire morning update

 

7:15 a.m. Bobcat Fire grows over the weekend, 84 percent contained