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L.A. Fire-Fueling Winds Slow Down, Offering a Short Reprieve. What Are the Santa Ana Winds, and Why Do They Fan the Flames?
In recent days, however, the region’s powerful Santa Ana winds—which have been fanning the flames—have begun to slow down.
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” ...
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 ...
Wind siege ends for LA fire areas, cooler temperatures ahead
The start of a cooling trend begins Thursday, marking the end of the PDS alert and a downgrade of red flag warning zones.
Los Angeles fires have scorched largest urban area in California in at least 40 years
Two wildfires still burning in Los Angeles have torched more urban area than any other fire in the state since at least the ...
Winds fueling LA wildfires to flip direction by weekend, bring in moisture from Pacific: ‘Way better for firefighting conditions’
Santa Ana wind gusts as high as 55 mph fanned the flames in parts of southern California on Wednesday, continuing to spread ...
L.A. Wildfires: As Evacuation Orders Begin To Be Lifted, Officials Warn Of Toxic Debris & Potential New Complications From Winter Rains – Update
"We do expect that all of the street areas and all of the communities will be impacted by debris flows that could be ...
Strong winds weaken in LA, giving respite to weary firefighters
Firefighters battling two fires that have wreaked destruction across Los Angeles for nine days could get some respite on ...