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Southern California wildfires by numbers

Maps show how dry Southern California is, as L.A. wildfires burn

Dry conditions across Southern California set the stage for a series of deadly wind-driven wildfires that burned thousands of homes and other structures in the Los Angeles area in early January 2025.

Los Angeles Times · 8h

Southern California wildfires by the numbers: Location, size, containment and more

While the cause of each blaze has yet to be determined, all burned in or near foothill communities amid gusty winds and dry air and vegetation.

USA Today · 1d

Got insurance? Tips for homeowners affected by Southern California wildfires

Officials and consumer advocates offer advice for Southern California residents with insurance questions in the aftermath of wildfires.

Santa Ana winds have fueled the deadly fires in Southern

The New York Times · 1h

Dry Vegetation Fuels L.A. Fires as Wind Speeds Drop

The largest of the blazes expanded east on Friday, even as wind speeds, which fueled the initial blaze, fell to normal levels.

Times Union · 1d

How Santa Ana winds fueled the deadly fires in Southern California

As the winds rush downslope from the top of the San Gabriel Mountains, they become drier and hotter. That’s a function of the physics of air masses. By the time the winds get to

Yahoo · 1d

What are the Santa Ana winds that have driven LA fires?

Three major wildfires in Palisades, Eaton, and Hurst fires – are burning rapidly and are being driven by one of the strongest Santa Ana wind events in more than 10 years, according to FOX Weather. The Santa Ana winds are blustery,

Deadly Southern California fires destroy thousands of homes, decimate Los Angeles area

The Palisades, Eaton, Hurst, Lidia and Kenneth fires are burning in Southern California, destroying more than 10,000 ...

UPDATE: Wind advisory for Southern California until Thursday evening, according to the NWS

An updated wind advisory was issued by the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA on Thursday at 12:41 p.m. The advisory is for Southern ...

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Southern California forecast warns of more fire danger from Santa Ana winds

Red Flag Warnings remain in effect through Friday evening for much of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, the National Weather Service said.

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, ...

Southern California fire danger | Wind gusts could reach 80 mph

Kelly Curran breaks down the forecast for damaging winds in Southern California on Tuesday. This forecast is from Jan. 7 at 6 ...

California wildfires live updates: New evacuation orders as Palisades fire expands

California wildfires continue with dry conditions and powerful winds —which are due to last through Friday — fueling at least five fires.

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Fires and wind cause Southern California freeway and highway closures

Fire and wind conditions have closed several freeways and highways in impacted Southern California areas. Caltrans provided a ...

Southern California wind danger| California mobilizes to confront possible fire danger

Leticia Ordaz reports on what the state is doing to prepare for a dangerous wind event in Southern California on Tuesday.

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Fire officials plead for people to not fly drones over wildfire-ravaged areas of Southern California

If a drone is in the air, then all firefighting aerial operations shut down. That's just one of the many warnings officials hope people take to heart.

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The Weather Won’t Give Southern California’s Firefighters a Break

As a fire ignited in the Pacific Palisades on Tuesday, the winds crashed over and through the mountains like white water ...

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