Powerful Santa Ana Winds Expected to Elevate Fire Risk in Southern California
Meteorologists said there was a chance the winds would be as severe as those that fueled the Palisades and Eaton fires, but that different locations would likely be affected.
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. This lull has offered firefighters a reprieve and a key opportunity to make progress against the blazes, but forecasts suggest the Santa Ana will return next week. What are these gusts, and how have they become so strong?
Los Angeles will face another round of fire-fueling Santa Ana winds this week
After a weekend of reprieve allowing fire teams to continue making progress battling the deadly infernos burning in Los Angeles County, Southern California now faces another round of fire-fueling Santa Ana Winds Monday.
Firefighters battle to contain L.A. fires as Santa Ana winds are forecast to pick back up
Luna said they are actively searching for 23 adults, 17 of whom have gone missing in the Eaton Fire, which ravaged the Angeles National Forest and Altadena area of Los Angeles County and Pasadena. Six others are still missing in Malibu, the sheriff said.
Santa Ana winds threaten again this week as firefighters labor to douse Los Angeles blazes
"A strong Santa Ana Wind event is expected to develop Monday and last through at least Tuesday," the National Weather Service said.
Santa Ana winds pick up, threatening to stoke massive LA fires anew
Los Angeles firefighters braced for intense winds that could fuel two monstrous wildfires that have already killed two dozen people, leveled entire neighborhoods and scorched an area the size of Washington,
Critical Fire Threat Continues in San Diego County as Santa Ana Winds Intensify
A critical fire threat will continue across County as Santa Ana winds and dry conditions persist through early Friday, according to the National Weather Service.
Hurricane-force Winds Hit Los Angeles, San Diego Amid California Wildfires
Numerous wildfires have ignited in southern California this month, killing at least 27 people and spanning thousands of acres.
Santa Ana winds fuel multiple new wildfires across Southern California
The Hughes Fire grew about 1,000 acres an hour for the first few hours of its growth on Jan. 22, but that's not the only new fire to ignite from Jan. 22-23.
Southern California Wildfires Grow As Santa Ana Winds Persist; Some Evacuations Lifted
The Hughes Fire continues to burn as Santa Ana winds are expected to continue Thursday. A new fire broke out Thursday morning, dubbed the Sepulveda Fire. Here's the latest on both.
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Palisades Fire crews prepare for another round of ferocious winds
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Containment jumps made in Hughes, Palisades fires as winds to make way for potentially wet weekend
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Palisades Fire updates: Officials warn residents to be ready to evacuate ahead of strong winds
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Santa Ana winds will keep fire threat through midweek, officials warn
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Firefighters maintain progress on Palisades, Eaton fire containment despite challenging winds
Santa Ana winds continued challenging firefighters on the Palisades and Eaton fires, but containment inched forward along the ...