LA fires latest: Death toll climbs to 24 as firefighters race against intensifying Santa Ana winds
Since the first flames sparked in the Santa Ana winds on January 7, at least 16 have been confirmed dead, 12,000 structures have been destroyed, and over 150,000 residents have been ordered to leave their homes.
How do Santa Ana winds hinder fight against LA fires? We explain.
Santa Ana winds occur when air flows west from a region of high pressure over the dry Great Basin to lower pressure off the California coast, According to Accuweather. As that cool interior air flows over and through mountain passes, it accelerates, sinks and compresses.
With the strongest gusts expected on Tuesday, extreme fire condition threats will prevail until midweek, L.A.-area fire ...
After a brief break on Sunday afternoon, another prolonged round of gusty Santa Ana winds is expected to develop, forecasters ...
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for most of San Diego County amid another round of Santa Ana winds ...
Another wave of Santa Ana winds arrive Saturday, likely generating gusts over 40 mph throughout the Inland Empire going into ...
At least five wildfires are ravaging Southern California, and the three largest have already killed at least five people, ...
The strongest winds are expected on Tuesday, according to L.A. area fire chiefs. There remains no rain in sight to help ...
"Critical fire-weather conditions will unfortunately ramp up again ... for southern California and last through at least ...
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