Los Angeles, wildfires

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 persistent winds left weary Angelenos on edge following weeks of historic fires.
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.
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.
Los Angeles area sees strong winds amid increased fire risk as new fires break out in San Diego County
The Palisades and Eaton wildfires continue burning in the Los Angeles area as Southern California prepares for increased fire danger.
New wildfire concerns in Los Angeles: Strong winds could return next week.
Firefighters are making progress, officials said, but residents must be ready for a return of powerful winds that could spread flames.
Los Angeles wildfires: 'Life-threatening,' powerful winds bring elevated fire risk
Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley said Tuesday that “life-threatening and destructive and widespread winds” are in the region, which could fuel the growth of new or existing wildfires in Los Angeles County and Ventura 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.”
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.
Firefighters halt advance of latest Los Angeles wildfire
The Hughes Fire burned some 10,176 acres but that figure held steady throughout the day as 4,000 firefighters dropped water and retardant from the air and used hand tools and hoses on the ground.
Containment jumps made in Hughes, Palisades fires as winds to make way for potentially wet weekend
Firefighters continued to gain control of fires burning near the Santa Clarita Valley and along the coast amid dry conditions ...
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, ...
In Los Angeles, a 'worst-case scenario come to life'
Two weeks after the Palisades and Eaton fires destroyed thousands of homes in two distinct LA-area communities, many in Los ...
Update: 23,448 acres destroyed by Palisades Fire in Los Angeles County, now 77% contained
Palisades Fire initially started 10:30 a.m. Jan. 7 in Los Angeles County. It has burned 23,448 acres after being active for ...
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.
Winds and dry conditions across SoCal driving new fires
The Sepulveda fire was the latest blaze in a nerve-racking week as Southern California headed into a fourth consecutive day of red flag fire weather warnings.