What to know about Southern California's high wind warning and Los Angeles fire risks
High winds that weather officials have called "life-threatening and destructive" are hitting Southern California Tuesday, sparking a major brush fire in Pacific Palisades and prompting thousands of power outages.
Damaging Santa Ana Winds In Los Angeles Area, Southern California Pose Extreme Fire Danger
Santa Ana winds are caused by strong high pressure over the Great Basin region of the West creating a pressure gradient that amps up winds through the mountains, foothills and sometimes valleys of Southern California. In this case, the winds are getting a major boost from a strong upper-level low pushing southward across the state.
"The strongest winds with this event are expected to be Tuesday afternoon into early Wednesday afternoon when widespread ...
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A wildfire is an uncontrolled fire that burns in wildland vegetation, often in rural areas, according to National Geographic. A lightning strike or a human-made spark is a common cause of wildfires.
The Palisades, Eaton, Hurst, Lidia and Sunset fires are burning in Southern California, forcing tens of thousands of people to evacuate. Here are the latest updates.
The City of Los Angeles declared a state of emergency over the massive fire, which spanned nearly 3,000 acres as of Tuesday ...
At least 5 are dead and thousands have fled their homes as multiple wildfires fueled by Santa Ana winds blasted across ...
LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Dangerous wind conditions are expected to slowly improve Wednesday, but occasionally powerful gusts remain a threat as firefighters contend with ...
Raging flames are spreading throughout Los Angeles as firefighters try to contain the blazes, which are expected to last ...
Southern California is under siege as a terrifying inferno, fueled by the wrath of hurricane-force Santa Ana winds, threatens ...
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