A new wildfire was reported today at 5:55 a.m. in Los Angeles County. The wildfire has been burning on private land. There is no update on the containment of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.

Fires in Los Angeles forced evacuations, but disabled residents faced challenges, prompting officials to consider a tracking database.

Board Chair Kathryn Barger cited a disturbing trend of price gouging, preying on the most vulnerable communities.

February 12, 2025 - LOS ANGELES – Governor Newsom on Tuesday announced that the California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) will provide state disaster tax relief for taxpayers and businesses affected by the recent wildfires in Los Angeles.

By Matt Stiles, Sean O'Key, Byron Manley, Lou Robinson, Curt Merrill, Annette Choi, Rachel Wilson, Henrik Pettersson, Amy O’Kruk and Renée Rigdon, CNN