Los Angeles Area Braces for Strong Winds That Will Fan Flames
Officials warned that winds would strengthen overnight, creating conditions for the Palisades blaze to grow and for others to start.
What are Santa Ana winds and how did they intensify the Los Angeles wildfires?
The recent wildfires in Los Angeles were intensified by strong Santa Ana winds, which are a unique weather pattern in Southern California. These winds are caused by the topography of Southern California and the circulation of a strong high-pressure system over the Rocky Mountains.
Lighter winds forecast for the Los Angeles area through Thursday may help firefighters
Santa Ana winds will still be strong enough to carry wildfire embers as they ease through Thursday. There are further strong wind gusts expected for Friday morning. KNBC meteorologist Belen de Leon has all the details.
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How to Help Victims of the Los Angeles Wildfires
The California Community Foundation has been working to strengthen Los Angeles County since 1915. The organization's Wildfire Recovery Fund targets the most underserved and hard to reach communities in the region, with the goal of helping provide long-term recovery relief.
Explosive Los Angeles Wildfires Rage on Even as Fierce Winds Ebb
Two massive wildfires menacing Los Angeles from the east and west were still burning uncontained on Thursday, but a brief respite from the fierce winds that have fanned the flames for two days allowed crews to slow their explosive spread.
Los Angeles wildfires devour thousands of homes even as fierce winds ease
Two massive wildfires menacing Los Angeles from the east and west devoured nearly 10,000 homes and other structures, burning into a third night even as the fierce winds eased and gave firefighters a welcome but temporary respite.
Forecast: Strong, gusty winds will be back as wildfires continue to ravage L.A. County
After a lull of the strong gusts, forecasters say winds are expected to pick back up Thursday night, increasing the wildfire ...
Los Angeles Under Red Flag Warning as Fires Rage, Winds Expected Through the Week
A short reprieve in the strong destructive winds has granted firefighters an opportunity to curb the spread of the deadly ...
Fires in California decimate Los Angeles area, leave apocalyptic scenes: Live Updates
The Palisades, Eaton, Hurst and Lidia fires are burning in Southern California, forcing tens of thousands of people to evacuate. Here are the latest updates.
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Los Angeles faces renewed wildfire threat as more destructive Santa Ana winds remain in forecast
Fresh off destructive wind and firestorms, the forecast remains daunting for Southern California with additional damaging ...
Los Angeles wildfires in photos: Multiple blazes rage across the city, leaving a path of destruction
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Los Angeles fire weather outlook: Gusty winds remain in the mountains
While the winds have stepped down in the LA Basin and along the California coast, the mountains are still experiencing strong ...
Thousands Flee as Los Angeles Firefighters Battle Multiple Blazes Exacerbated by Strong Winds
California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency and suggested the worst could still be yet to come.
LA fires spread to Hollywood as strong winds hinder firefighting
STORY: Raging wildfires surrounding Los Angeles spread to the Hollywood Hills Wednesday, with helicopters racing to douse the ...