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. This lull has offered firefighters a reprieve and a key opportunity to make progress against the blazes, but forecasts suggest the Santa Ana will return next week. What are these gusts, and how have they become so strong?
LA-area wildfire teams gear up to combat Santa Ana wind dangers | Morning in America
At least 24 people have died in the Los Angeles-area wildfires that have been blazing since last week. David Acuna, battalion chief of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, discusses the dangers Santa Ana winds may bring to the Los Angeles area as wildfires continue to scorch the region.
Santa Ana winds: What is causing the deadly fires sweeping across Los Angeles?
More than 100,000 LA residents have been evacuated from their homes and about 29,000 acres (11,300 hectares) have been burned by the five fires as of early Thursday morning (Jan. 9.) The fires have destroyed more than 1,000 structures so far and five confirmed fatalities have been reported, according to the Associated Press (AP).
California wildfires highlights: Santa Ana winds pick up speed; New fire erupts in Ventura County
Firefighters braced for high winds, with the National Weather Service of LA issuing its most serious advisory, “Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS)".
What to do know about Santa Ana winds, tree limbs and firescaping
Tree limbs that break off in high winds were often incorrectly pruned, plus how much defensible space is enough for fire safety?
What are the Santa Ana winds that are fueling the L.A. wildfires? When will they die down?
The Santa Ana winds fanning wildfires that have killed at least 25 people in Southern California and destroyed more than 10,000 houses, businesses and other structures in Greater Los Angeles are flaring up again.
Chinooks and Santa Ana winds: How Calgary prepares for wildfire risk driven by warm winds
The fires devastating California are exacerbated by warm winds similar to what Alberta experiences, which is a risk the Calgary Fire Department prepares for.
Santa Ana winds return next week
The Santa Ana winds return next Monday, January 20 and Tuesday, January 21, drawing yet another wildfire concerns for Southern California residents.
Santa Ana winds expected to return next week, bringing back fire danger
A much-needed break from powerful winds continues in Southern California Saturday, but a Santa Ana wind event next week brings back fire danger.Cooler temperatures are expected through the weekend as an onshore flow returns,
How Santa Ana winds fueled the deadly fires in Southern California
The Santa Ana winds are dry, powerful winds that blow down the mountains toward the Southern California coast. The region sees about 10 Santa Ana wind events a year on average, typically occurring from fall into January.
California wildfires live updates: Death toll climbs to 24 with strong winds to continue
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California wildfire forecast: Wind speeds remain high as brush fire threat continues
A damaging Santa Ana wind event was peaking early Wednesday and was expected to stay strong through early afternoon.
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Is it safe to go to LA? What Arizonans need to know about the wildfires
The Palisades and Eaton wildfires are raging in Los Angeles, closing roads and canceling flights. Here's what to know about traveling to LA right now.
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