Los Angeles, Wildfires

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.
As fire-fanning winds continue, Los Angeles readies for potential rain and toxic runoff
Forecasters warn that dangerous winds will buffet Southern California for at least two more days as new wildfires broke out and a pair of major Los Angeles-area blazes burned for a third week.
Strong winds forecast to return and threaten Los Angeles area's fight against fires
LOS ANGELES -- Additional water tankers and scores of firefighters arrived at the Los Angeles area on Monday ahead of fierce winds that were forecast to return and threaten the progress made so far on two massive infernos that have destroyed thousands of homes and killed at least 24 people.
Los Angeles braces for strongest winds overnight
Firefighters increase containment of the Eaton Fire and Palisades Fire as a new red flag warning is declared for Los Angeles County.
How Dangerous Winds Fuel Los Angeles Wildfires
Containing wildfires—never mind extinguishing them—in parched and windy conditions can be monstrously difficult. Dry vegetation is rocket fuel for blazes and wind both feeds the flames and spreads the embers. “The winds are like pointing an air blower at a fireplace,” says Gershunov, “except it’s not contained and it’s on a much larger scale.”
With Rain in Forecast, Weary Los Angeles Hopeful of Progress Against Wildfires
California firefighters could make more headway in containing three major wildfires burning in and around Los Angeles on Friday, as the latest round of blistering winds calm and the area's first rainfall in months arrives over the weekend.
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Hughes fire
Rain forecast raises hope for progress on L.A. wildfires
California firefighters could make more headway in containing three major wildfires burning in and around Los Angeles today, as the latest round of blistering winds dissipates and the area’s first rainfall in months arrives over the weekend.
Forecasted rainfall presents new risks for wildfire-affected areas in Los Angeles
Rainfall forecasted for this weekend could present new dangers for areas already left devastated by recent wildfires across the Los Angeles region. With rain expected to arrive by Sunday, the
Blaze-Stricken Los Angeles Contends With Fresh Fires, Resurgent Winds
Thousands of firefighters worked to contain new blazes Thursday, including one near the affluent Bel-Air neighborhood, while ...
Fire crews in Los Angeles brace for more heavy winds; at least 24 killed, thousands of buildings lost
Fires across the Los Angeles area have killed at least 24 people and destroyed more than 12,000 structures, officials said, ...
Warning about winds issued as Los Angeles County reopens Altadena to all residents
The National Weather Service issued a Particularly Dangerous Situation warning Monday, says winds could reach up to 100 mph.
Firefighters battle huge blaze near Los Angeles as winds pick up
Winds in the area were blowing at about 20-30mph (32-48km/h), but could pick up, which would fan the blaze and make it harder ...
Los Angeles Fires Rage as High Winds Set to Return This Week
At least two rounds of vicious, dry Santa Ana winds are expected to blast through Southern California early this week, ...
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 ...
Los Angeles continues to burn as Santa Ana winds return to strength and fuel fires near San Diego
The Los Angeles haven’t spread in nearly a week, but the return of the Santa Ana winds to full strength could cause problems.
Thousands told to evacuate after two new blazes start in Los Angeles County
The Hughes Fire near Castaic, north of Los Angeles, was 24% contained on Thursday afternoon, according to Cal Fire.