20 hours ago · Fires driven by Santa Ana winds, the infamous gusts that howl in over the mountains to the city’s north, account for about 90 percent of the area burned by fall and …

Jan 20, 2025 · With high winds driving the flames, the fast-moving wildfire exploded to more than 10,000 acres by 10 p.m. that night, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire …

Jan 8, 2025 · The intense and fast-moving fires that have cut a path of destruction through the suburbs of Los Angeles, killing at least two people, are being driven by the region's powerful …

Jan 12, 2025 · Prolonged drought, an exceptionally dry winter and powerful Santa Ana winds set up a dangerous triple whammy of extreme conditions that have fueled several out-of-control …

Jan 14, 2025 · • Firefighters are facing challenging conditions in their battle against the Los Angeles wildfires, with powerful winds forecast over the next 24 hours that could cause …

Jan 21, 2025 · Strong Santa Ana winds, which desiccate vegetation and fan wildfire flames, topped 80 miles per hour overnight. On Tuesday morning, the winds relaxed, and the …

Jan 21, 2025 · Winds on Tuesday helped fuel new wildfires in San Diego County, but fire activity has already decreased significantly in the 85-acre Lilac Fire, which is now 50% contained, …

Jan 13, 2025 · Red flag warnings are issued by the NWS when the conditions for fire weather—gusty winds, warm temperatures, and low humidities—are present or imminent. The …

Easing winds have delivered a brief but much-needed reprieve to firefighters as they battle two massive blazes in the Los Angeles area. The National Weather Service has pushed back its …

Jan 7, 2025 · The winds blow embers well ahead of the fire front, starting new spot fires. “Those embers are going to follow the wind and burn whatever they want,” Swain said in another …