The Los Angeles mayoral race plunged into chaos this week after a series of dramatic developments: Incumbent Mayor Karen Bass (D) was accused of tampering with a vital wildfire report, a leading challenger abruptly exited the race following a personal tragedy,

A new wildfire was reported today at 5:44 p.m. in in Los Angeles County, California. Barrel Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it is still undetermined.

President Donald Trump says he has signed an executive order that seeks to speed up reconstruction of tens of thousands of homes destroyed by the Los Angeles area wildfires in 2025.

Early Monday, authorities reported a new wildfire burning in Los Angeles County. The blaze, identified as LAC-030955, was first discovered in the pre-dawn hours, and officials say the cause remains undetermined and containment has not yet been reported.

First discovered: 4:35 p.m. Feb. 5 A new wildfire was reported today at 4:35 p.m. at in Los Angeles County, California. The wildfire has been burning on private land. Currently, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it has yet to be determined.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass allegedly altered a wildfire report to reduce city liability, according to sources. Bass denies interfering with the report.

Los Angeles Dodgers owner Mark Walter is under fire for a delay in a nine-figure philanthropic commitment to California wildfire victims.