Social media users were outraged at claims that firefighters were seen in news footage carrying water in handbags.

Firefighters attempted to contain multiple wildfires around Los Angeles, Ventura and San Diego counties from Jan. 7 to Jan.

A man was arrested on multiple charges after starting an unauthorized outdoor fire and throwing pieces of wood at responding firefighters.

Many Latino immigrants in Los Angeles worked to extinguish some of the fires with hoses. They aren't firefighters, they were just helping people in other neighborhoods.