As flames exploded from the parched hillsides of Eaton Canyon on Jan. 7, fire agencies faced a crisis far beyond their worst reckoning. In just a few hours, hurricane-force winds would stoke three ...

(Editor’s note: This story was first published in 2018 and updated Sept. 11, 2024). LOS ANGELES – It was a Tuesday. Twenty-three years ago. The day of the week – not the date of the month – stands out ...