A short reprieve in the strong destructive winds has granted firefighters an opportunity to curb the spread of the deadly Eaton Fire near Pasadena.

Dangerous fire weather conditions and poor air quality are expected to stick around until the weekend. Here's what to know in Orange County.

Dire warnings have been issued for the Los Angeles area, with a dangerous threat for the strongest wind event in more than a decade. Outages and extreme fire behaviours are major risks

The region’s utility company said it was prepared to cut power to more than 400,000 customers to try to prevent more blazes.