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.
Firefighters are making progress, officials said, but residents must be ready for a return of powerful winds that could ...
The National Weather Service warns to “stay on guard for a fast-moving fire,” as winds may challenge containment efforts.
Fires across the Los Angeles area have killed at least 24 people and destroyed more than 12,000 structures, officials said, ...
Officials are bracing for the return of fierce Santa Ana winds as they try to contain large blazes in the Los Angeles area.
As a disastrous fire continues to burn on the city’s west side, some are calling Chief Kristin Crowley to account: Why wasn’t ...
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Millions of Southern Californians were on edge as a final round of dangerous fire weather was forecast for the region on ...
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