The man said he ran out of gas and abandoned his car on the roadway to get more from a nearby gas station, authorities said.

Two men stole “essential fire equipment” from a fire engine that was responding to Santa Ana wind events in the area. Now officials are searching for them.

A sheriff’s deputy arrived and the two then climbed on top of the car to pull the driver out before the engine fire reignited. The driver and passenger were transported to an area hospital for ...