Los Angeles wildfires: 'Life-threatening,' powerful winds bring elevated fire risk
Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley said Tuesday that “life-threatening and destructive and widespread winds” are in the region, which could fuel the growth of new or existing wildfires in Los Angeles County and Ventura County.
Southern California faces renewed fire threat due to expected increase in Santa Ana winds
National Weather Service offices across Southern California are warning residents of an increase in weather conditions that are conducive to rapid fire growth. Meteorologists are most concerned about conditions from Monday afternoon through Wednesday morning when winds will be at their peak and relative humidity will be low.
Los Angeles fires burn largest urban area in California
Firefighters are making progress, officials said, but residents must be ready for a return of powerful winds that could ...
Fires across the Los Angeles area have killed at least 24 people and destroyed more than 12,000 structures, officials said, ...
The National Weather Service warns to “stay on guard for a fast-moving fire,” as winds may challenge containment efforts.
Officials are bracing for the return of fierce Santa Ana winds as they try to contain large blazes in the Los Angeles area.
A beefed-up firefighting force was staged around Los Angeles to attack flare-ups or new blazes and anxious residents prepared ...
As a disastrous fire continues to burn on the city’s west side, some are calling Chief Kristin Crowley to account: Why wasn’t ...
For the lastest updates on the LA fires, follow USA TODAY's live coverage for Tuesday, Jan. 14. LOS ANGELES − ...
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L.A. Fire-Fueling Winds Slow Down, Offering a Short Reprieve. What Are the Santa Ana Winds, and Why Do They Fan the Flames?In recent days, however, the region’s powerful Santa Ana winds—which have been fanning the flames—have begun to slow down.
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