The gargantuan fire trucks made it into service back in 1977 and found a home at military bases on both sides of the Atlantic, proving that it’s not just America that believes bigger is better.

Officials say they will begin the second clean-up phase of homes in the burn areas of Pacific Palisades and Altadena. That phase was made ready by early crews that cleared hazardous household ...

One onlooker said that he initially “didn’t think much of it” and thought the collision resembled “shooting stars.” ...