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.
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, scorching more than 60 square miles and displacing tens of thousands of people.
Winds Ease in Los Angeles as Fire Crews Make Progress
Forecasters said the current stretch of strong winds could be almost over, offering a potential reprieve to firefighters.
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.
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.
Santa Ana winds threaten again this week as firefighters labor to douse Los Angeles blazes
"A strong Santa Ana Wind event is expected to develop Monday and last through at least Tuesday," the National Weather Service said.
Los Angeles continues to burn as Santa Ana winds return to strength and fuel fires near San Diego
The Los Angeles haven’t spread in nearly a week, but the return of the Santa Ana winds to full strength could cause problems.
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.”
Los Angeles will face another round of fire-fueling Santa Ana winds this week
After a weekend of reprieve allowing fire teams to continue making progress battling the deadly infernos burning in Los Angeles County, Southern California now faces another round of fire-fueling Santa Ana winds.
Hughes and Laguna fires spread on another day of fire danger in Los Angeles
The Hughes Fire, near the Castaic Lake area, spread to more than 10,000 acres as the smaller Sepulveda and Laguna fires broke out.
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 ...
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 ...
Aerial attack helps firefighters maintain the upper hand on a huge fire north of Los Angeles
Overnight water drops helped stop the spread of a huge wildfire churning through rugged mountains north of Los Angeles.
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 ...
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.