Southern California's winds weakening; at least 25 dead, 26 missing amid wildfires
Fires across the Los Angeles area have killed at least 25 people. The Palisades and Eaton fires continue to burn in Southern California.
How did the Southern California wildfires get so intense so quickly?
As of Jan. 10, the official causes of the fires were unknown. However, one factor that is known to have quickly hastened the flames' spread is the powerful Santa Ana winds. These fierce winds — common from September through May — had maximum gust speeds of nearly 100 miles per hour, allowing embers and flames to quickly reach new fuel sources.
Fire Tornadoes Are a Risk Under California's Extreme Wildfire Conditions
The National Weather Service's warning about the “particularly dangerous situation” in which any new fire could explode in size in the Los Angeles area didn’t mention fire tornadoes
L.A. Fires Live Updates: Southern California containment efforts continue today as winds weaken
Fires across the Los Angeles area have killed at least 25 people. The Palisades and Eaton wildfires continue to burn in California today. Here are the latest updates.
Areas in Southern California remain under evacuation orders as fires continue
A total of 24 people are dead, according to the Los Angeles County Coroner, and thousands of structures were destroyed as areas affected by the Los Angeles wildfires remain under evacuation orders due to life-threatening conditions.
What hazards will remain in Southern California after the wildfires subside?
While the end to the fire danger is not yet in sight, experts say the hazards that will remain in its wake will be severe.
WVTM 13 Birmingham on MSN1h
What caused the wildfires in California?
Strong Santa Ana winds rage multiple wildfires across California, including Los Angeles, Palisades, and Eaton. What caused ...
‘Off the charts’ dryness keeps L.A. fire danger critical, with scant chance rain anytime soon
There’s a growing risk that significant fire weather could return in Los Angeles and Ventura counties starting early next ...
WSAV Savannah on MSN1d
California Wildfires: Why were they so destructive & how weather played a part
Devastating fire conditions continue in Southern California, with critical fire danger only now starting to subside. The key ...
Los Angeles Is Colder Than Normal as California Wildfires Spread
As of January 14, the city's average temperature of 55°F was 3.5°F below the five-year average, a deviation of nearly 6 ...
What happened on Wednesday, Jan. 15 during a red flag warning for more Southern California fire weather
Coverage of the firefighters' battle against Eaton and Palisades fires, including stories about the dangerous weather and ...
From Torrential Rains to Raging Fires: California’s Accelerating Hydroclimate Whiplash
As California oscillates between drought and deluge, wildfires rage due to "hydroclimate whiplash" driven by global warming.
California fires weather forecast: 'Dangerous' wind situation begins early Tuesday
As strong winds in Southern California pick up further early on Tuesday, a "particularly dangerous situation" with a red flag ...
NBC Los Angeles on MSN8d
Powerful winds are in LA's forecast. See when and where red flag warnings go into effect
Strong winds and fire weather warnings are in the forecast for parts of Los Angeles, including Malibu, the Santa Monica ...
LA fires were larger and more intense because of planet-warming pollution, study suggests
The result raises the question of whether the fires could have been easier to control were it not for the fire-fueling ...