What causes high winds that worsened California wildfires ... - AP …
2 days ago · High winds have been a key ingredient of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, and after a brief lull they are forecast to intensify through the middle of the week. That’s certain to complicate the fight against blazes that have killed at least two dozen people, incinerated thousands of buildings, and are likely to be one of the costliest natural disasters ever …
Dire fire warning for LA area pushed back as winds ease
1 day ago · LOS ANGELES (AP) — Easing winds delivered a brief but much-needed reprieve to firefighters Tuesday as they battled two massive blazes burning in the Los Angeles area, and the National Weather Service pushed back its unusually dire warning of critical fire weather until early the following day.. Forecasters said the winds were below danger levels in the evening, but they were expected to ...
More than 6 million in LA remain under critical fire threat as high ...
1 day ago · While Wednesday’s critical fire weather conditions have passed, firefighters battling the Los Angeles wildfires are still contending with extreme hazards and the potential for fires to grow.
LA faces 'extreme fire danger' as high winds forecast - BBC
1 day ago · LA faces 'extreme fire danger' as high winds forecast 'Your house is on fire’: Moment man's saved from burning LA home. Winds that have fanned wildfires in the US city of Los Angeles are again ...
L.A. fires: Most serious weather warning issued for parts of region ...
3 days ago · About 17,600 Los Angeles Department of Water and Power customers in high fire risk areas including Pacific Palisades, Brentwood, Sylmar and Encino are without power, the agency said Monday.
LA fires: Red flag warnings put residents on alert : NPR
2 days ago · Much of southwest California is under a red flag warning, with winds expected to peak Wednesday. Authorities are urging residents to heed evacuation orders and prepare for power outages.
Los Angeles fires updates: Wind reprieve but fast-moving fire …
2 days ago · Editor's note: This file captures the news of the California wildfires from Tuesday, Jan. 14. For the latest updates on the LA fires, follow USA TODAY's live coverage for Wednesday, Jan. 15. SANTA ...
LA fires death toll rises to 24 as high winds expected - BBC
LA faces 'extreme fire danger' as high winds forecast. New gusts could reach hurricane-force in mountainous areas - as the US disaster's death toll creeps up. 7 hrs ago. US & Canada.
Destructive wildfire forces 30,000 to flee near Los Angeles amid …
Jan 6, 2025 · A destructive wind event, possibly the strongest to hit the LA Basin in 14 years is fueling catastrophic fires across Southern California. LOS ANGELES – A state of emergency has been declared in Southern California as fierce wildfires fueled by powerful Santa Ana winds continue to rage.
Santa Ana winds pick up, threatening to stoke massive LA fires anew
2 days ago · Winds could reach 75 mph, threatening firefighting efforts More than 90,000 in Los Angeles area under evacuation orders At least 24 people dead, 12,000 structures damaged or destroyed