Blaze-Stricken Los Angeles Contends With Fresh Fires, Resurgent Winds
Red-flag warnings for dangerous fire weather are in place until Friday.
Massive new Los Angeles-area fire balloons as winds pick up
By David Swanson and Brendan O'Brien CASTAIC, California (Reuters) -Powerful winds and bone-dry conditions could pose a challenge to firefighters battling new wildfires in southern California on Thursday,
Strong winds forecast to return and threaten Los Angeles area's fight against fires
LOS ANGELES -- Additional water tankers and scores of firefighters arrived at the Los Angeles area on Monday ahead of fierce winds that were forecast to return and threaten the progress made so far on two massive infernos that have destroyed thousands of homes and killed at least 24 people.
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.”
Firefighters battle huge blaze near Los Angeles as winds pick up
Winds in the area were blowing at about 20-30mph (32-48km/h), but could pick up, which would fan the blaze and make it harder for air crews to operate. Climate change has made the grasses and shrubs that are fuelling the Los Angeles fires more vulnerable to burning, scientists have said.
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.
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.
Rain forecast raises hope for progress on L.A. wildfires
California firefighters could make more headway in containing three major wildfires burning in and around Los Angeles today, as the latest round of blistering winds dissipates and the area’s first rainfall in months arrives over the weekend.
Warning about winds issued as Los Angeles County reopens Altadena to all residents
The National Weather Service issued a Particularly Dangerous Situation warning Monday, says winds could reach up to 100 mph.
Update: Hughes Fire 95% contained, 10,425 acres destroyed in Los Angeles County
Hughes Fire initially started 10:53 a.m. Jan. 22 in Los Angeles County. It has burned 10,425 acres after being active for ...
‘Everyone needs to be on high alert,’ mayor says, as a new burst of dangerous winds bears down on Los Angeles
Another round of fire-fueling Santa Ana winds is lashing Southern California after a brief weekend reprieve helped crews make ...
Warnings of 'fast-moving fire' after Los Angeles gets brief wind reprieve: Updates
Officials are bracing for the return of fierce Santa Ana winds as they try to contain large blazes in the Los Angeles area.
Wind advisory affecting Los Angeles Monday and Tuesday, says the NWS
The NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA issued a wind advisory at 11:16 a.m. on Sunday valid from Monday 8 a.m. until Tuesday noon.
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Los Angeles braces for strongest winds overnight
Firefighters increase containment of the Eaton Fire and Palisades Fire as a new red flag warning is declared for Los Angeles ...
The start of the Palisades and Eaton fires: 24 hours that changed Los Angeles
Mom, are we going to have to run?' Here's how the first 24 hours of our unprecedented conflagration unfolded across L.A.
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.