The never-ending fire season stems largely from a years-long drought that gripped much of California before easing in 2017.

There's a weather system swirling in the Pacific that may become the region's first recorded named storm in January.

Fires and flooding on the West Coast, record cold and gusty winds on the East Coast. Brace yourself.

The area around the Camp Fire is so bad that all those venturing outdoors without a respirator are putting themselves at risk.

Another fire broke out Monday in Ventura County, prompting officials to close the 118 freeway near the city of Simi Valley.

Wildfires have killed at least 23 people and forced more than 250,000 people to flee their homes.

There could be some widespread flooding in the more vulnerable areas.

'It is going to do a heck of a lot of damage,' said Phil Klotzbach, a storm researcher at Colorado State University.