Coverage of the fires ravaging Altadena, Malibu, Pacific Palisades and Pasadena, including stories about the devastation, issues firefighters faced and the weather.

Battle-weary firefighters in Southern California are preparing for another Santa Ana wind event that will further compound efforts to contain the deadly and historic Palisades Fire – and potentially fuel new wildfires.

The Santa Ana winds are dry, powerful winds that blow down the mountains toward the Southern California coast. The region sees about 10 Santa Ana wind events a year on average, typically occurring from fall into January.