Southern California Pose Extreme Fire Danger

Photos: Flames engulf Southern California as crews battle to control deadly fires
At least two people are dead, hundreds of buildings have burned and tens of thousands of Los Angeles-area residents remain under evacuation orders.
How Santa Ana winds fueled the deadly fires in Southern California
Powerful Santa Ana winds, near hurricane strength at times, swept down the mountains outside Los Angeles and pushed wildfires into several neighborhoods starting Jan. 7, 2025. Over 1,000 stuctures, mostly homes,
Damaging Santa Ana Winds In Los Angeles Area, Southern California Pose Extreme Fire Danger
A major Santa Ana windstorm that has fanned destructive wildfires while also downing trees and knocking out power in Southern California continues Wednesday, but will ease some as we head into Thursday.
Relentless Santa Ana winds continue raging through SoCal. Here's a timeline on the wind event
Destructive Santa Ana winds will continue to blow through Southern California on Wednesday, elevating fire risk to dangerous levels. The winds are expected to continue fueling multiple brush fires burning in SoCal,
How Supercharged Santa Ana Winds Are Fueling California’s Wildfire Crisis
Tens of thousands were under mandatory evacuation orders but the fires increased in size overnight, helped by the blustery Santa Ana winds. ESA’s Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission captured the above image of the Palisades fire at 10:36 a.
Southern California faces "life-threatening" fire risks from Santa Ana winds
Southern California faces "extremely critical fire weather" with powerful winds that will result in "widespread" downed trees, power lines and electricity outages Tuesday and Wednesday, the National Weather Service warns.
Damaging Santa Ana Winds In Los Angeles Area, SoCal May Prompt Power Shutoffs Amid Extreme Wildfire Danger
Santa Ana winds will create extreme fire danger and bring the possibility of damaging winds not seen in 10-plus years for some areas.
Fire hydrants ran dry in Southern California just when they were needed most
Some Los Angeles fire hydrants ran dry in recent days as demand soared for water to quell fast-moving wildfires.
Southern California wildfires add to growing worries about homeowner insurance
Firestorms raging across Los Angeles County will test insurance reforms now being implemented throughout California.
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Critics Choice Awards Rescheduled as Southern California Wildfires Rage On
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‘It Was Biblical’: Ash and Flame Upend Life in Southern California
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