Powerful Santa Ana winds fueled the destructive blaze.
Published Dec 5, 2017
On May 2, 2013, the MODIS instrument on the Terra satellite captured this image of wildfire burning near Los Angeles, California.
Published May 4, 2013
In December 2017, thick smoke streamed from several fires burning in southern California.
Published Dec 7, 2017
A wildfire burned in steep terrain north of Los Angeles near Palmdale on May 31, 2013.
Published Jun 3, 2013
The Thomas fire is now the fourth largest wildfire on record in California.
Published Dec 15, 2017
Thick smoke from the blaze blanketed Santa Barbara.
Published Dec 11, 2017
Dry, windy weather intensified the blaze near San Bernardino.
Published Aug 17, 2016
One of NASA’s research pilots and an astronaut took these photographs.
Published Dec 7, 2017
Hot, dry weather and fierce easterlies fanned the flames of several blazes, endangering homes and lives.
Published Oct 25, 2019
A smoky wildfire began burning just northeast of Los Angeles on January 16, 2014.
Published Jan 16, 2014
