Rain brought much needed aid to the Los Angeles firefight, moving the fires surrounding the city closer to containment.

With parts of Los Angeles County still smoldering from wildfires, the expected rain this weekend would seem like a welcome relief. But how the rain falls could make the difference between a disaster respite or a disaster repeat.

A small amount of rain is in the forecast for the region beginning late Friday through early Saturday, a much anticipated change of weather.

Investigators are looking for two men accused of stealing equipment from a fire engine in Southern California amid more brutal wildfires.