Hurricane force winds are fanning the flames of the Southern California wildfires. What are Santa Ana winds?
At least five wildfires are ravaging Southern California, and the three largest have already killed at least five people, burned tens of thousands of acres and prompted the evacuation of an estimated 179,
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. When conditions are dry, as they are right now, these winds can become a severe fire hazard.
The fires have swept through more than 39,000 acres so far. Officials report that at least 16 people have died.
Firefighters welcomed a break Saturday morning from the dangerous Santa Ana winds. But the reprieve will only be measured in ...
Crews have reported some progress in the battle against LA’s wildfires, but renewed windy and dry conditions could hamper containment efforts. Follow for live updates.
Smoke from wildfires in Los Angeles is drifting to the San Diego region, causing a dip in air quality and prompting North ...
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