Battle against Los Angeles fires gains ground as intense winds ease
A pause in the fierce winds that super-charged the ring of wildfires that devastated Los Angeles this week helped crews make some progress in controlling the infernos on Friday, but strong gusts returning next week could resuscitate the flames.
Winds that have fueled LA fires are expected to calm, giving firefighters a chance to corral flames
Firefighters hoped for a break Friday from fierce winds that have fueled massive blazes in the Los Angeles area, killing 10 people, obliterating whole neighborhoods and setting the nation's second-largest city on edge.
Calmer winds expected around Los Angeles wildfire as firefighters look for chance to corral flames
Firefighters are hoping for a break from fierce winds that have fueled massive blazes in the Los Angeles area, killing 10 people, obliterating whole neighborhoods and setting the nation's second-largest city on edge.
California fires live updates: 5 dead in LA fires as new Calabasas blaze spreads
At least five people are dead and many more injured as several fires broke out across Southern California amid historically dry and windy conditions.
Los Angeles wildfires live updates: Winds expected to strengthen as firefighters battle to control blazes
Fires continue to rage across the Los Angeles area, prompting power outages, evacuation orders and curfews. The Palisades, Eaton, Hurst and Sunset fires have collectively consumed around 45 square miles.
Firefighters battle devastating Los Angeles wildfires as winds calm somewhat
Ferocious winds that drove the flames and led to chaotic evacuations have calmed somewhat and were not expected to be as powerful during the day. That could provide an opportunity for firefighters to make progress reining in blazes that have hopscotched across the sprawling region,
California fires live updates: Palisades Fire one of most destructive in LA history
California officials have arrested 20 people, warning that looters will be held accountable and should not take advantage of the disaster. "Shame on those preying on residents in time of crisis," LA County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger said at a press conference Thursday.
Calmer winds aid firefighters in Los Angeles as scope of devastation from wildfires comes into focus
Firefighters are making progress slowing the major fires in the Los Angeles area that have killed five people, ravaged communities from the Pacific Coast to Pasadena and caused thousands of people to flee their homes.
Palisades Fire devastates LA County, jumps in size as winds batter Southern California
Tens of thousands of people were forced to flee their homes as a brush fire in the Pacific Palisades grew to more than 20,400 ...
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Strong winds, coastal flooding expected in North Bay this weekend
The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory for the North Bay interior due to gusty winds up to 50 mph.
Los Angeles Area Braces for Strong Winds That Will Fan Flames
Officials warned that winds would strengthen overnight, creating conditions for the Palisades blaze to grow and for others to ...
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High Winds Return as Firefighters Struggle to Contain L.A. Fires: Updates
With the fires still burning out of control, it’s currently unknown how many structures have been destroyed as a result of ...
Forecast: Strong, gusty winds will be back as wildfires continue to ravage L.A. County
After a lull of the strong gusts, forecasters say winds are expected to pick back up Thursday night, increasing the wildfire ...
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Firefighters hope for a break from fierce winds fueling devastating blazes in Los Angeles area
Firefighters are hoping for a break from fierce winds fueling massive blazes in the Los Angeles area, killing 10 people, ...
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What are the Santa Ana winds that have fueled the California wildfires?
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Any fire needs oxygen to grow and the wildfires in the Los Angeles area are no exception. The fires have ...
What are California’s Santa Ana winds?
Santa Ana winds in Southern California are often-fierce winds that topple power lines and trees and can turn a spark into a ...
SDG&E Turning Off Power Again as Santa Ana Winds Pick Up in East County
After restoring electricity on Thursday afternoon to all customers in rural areas impacted by public safety shutoffs, strong ...