Fires

VIDEO December 15

Franklin fire burns 4000 acres in Malibu

Pepperdine University president Jim Gash joins 'Fox & Friends Weekend' to discuss the Franklin fire burning through the Santa Monica mountains. 

Texas December 14

Texas father set house on fire with 3 children inside: police

A Texas father is facing charges over allegations that he intentionally set his home on fire with his three children inside, according to police.

Wildfire December 13

Pepperdine University cross survives Franklin Fire: ‘Grateful to God’

A cross sitting atop a hiking trail overlooking Pepperdine University in Malibu, California, has survived the Franklin Fire, which burned near the school earlier this week.

VIDEO December 12

Franklin wildfire threatens, blazes through Malibu community

Evacuation orders and warnings have gone out to 20,000 Southern California residents as firefighters battled a wind-driven wildfire in Malibu that burned near celebrities' seaside mansions. (Credit: Associated Press)

VIDEO December 12

Malibu resident helps firefighters battle flames as thousands of acres torched: 'Surreal scene'

Malibu resident Matt Greenberg joined 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss the state of the flames in Southern California and why he decided to take action to help protect his community. 

Illinois December 11

Garbage truck explodes in Illinois suburb, sending debris flying and injuring first responders

Two police cameras in a Chicago suburb caught a blast following a garbage truck fire. The cause is under investigation while two police officers are still recovering.

VIDEO December 11

Garbage truck explosion sends debris flying towards homes in Illinois

Two police officers, one firefighter injured last Friday when a garbage truck exploded in an Illinois neighborhood. Credit: Arlington Heights Police Department /TMX

California December 11

Firefighters struggle to contain fast-moving Malibu wildfire, prompting evacuation orders

Firefighters in Malibu are struggling to gain control the fast-moving Franklin Fire, which is 0% contained as of late Tuesday night after burning more than 3,000 acres in about 24 hours.

VIDEO December 10

Student recalls Malibu flames near Pepperdine University: ‘Fire was across the street’

Pepperdine University student Rachel Flynn discusses the Malibu fires erupting near her school during an appearance on ‘America Reports.’

Fires December 10

Pepperdine students shelter in library, campus center as Malibu fire forces evacuations

A shelter-in-place order for Pepperdine University is in effect until daylight Tuesday as a result of the Franklin Fire in Los Angeles County.