Containment of Los Angeles-area Eaton and Palisades fires continue amid high wind warnings
Efforts to contain and suppress two Southern California wildfires continue Wednesday as fire crews work amid a Paticularly Dangerous Situation alert red flag warning weather conditions. The Eaton Fire has burned 14,
Los Angeles firefighters brace for threat of more powerful winds
The threat of powerful wind gusts combined with bone-dry humidity in Los Angeles on Wednesday could pose a severe test for firefighters who have been battling to keep monstrous fires in check since last week.
California wildfire live updates: Los Angeles area on alert as high winds fan the flames
Fanned by strong winds, the wildfires have killed at least 24 people and swept through 40,000 acres in the Greater Los Angeles area.
Los Angeles wildfires: Firefighters face several more critical hours of Wednesday’s dangerous winds
The Eaton and Palisades fires are now the most destructive wildfires in Southern California history, according to Cal Fire. Follow for live updates.
Los Angeles wildfires rage as strong winds put millions on alert
Firefighters on Wednesday confronted persistently strong and dry winds fueling two giant wildfires that have terrified Los Angeles for eight days, testing the resolve of a city upended by the worst disaster in its history.
Wildfire weary Los Angeles residents face 'last really windy day': Live updates
"We are not out of the woods yet. Please stay on guard for a fast-moving fire," the weather service's Los Angeles office warned.
Why wind and drought are fueling the Greater Los Angeles wildfires
A "perfect storm" of drought and Santa Ana winds have combined, experts say, to make the wildfires so fierce and difficult to contain.
Firefighters need better weather to fight Los Angeles’ flames. When will they get relief?
Calmer or no winds also contribute to better conditions. Strong winds give oxygen to flames and can dry out vegetation, making it more combustible. While fires will continue even with no wind, they don't spread as easily, making it easier for firefighters to put it out or for firefighting planes to fly overhead.
How Dangerous Winds Fuel Los Angeles Wildfires
A view of flames at the mountain as seen from Topanga Canyon near Pacific Palisades in Los Angeles on Jan. 9, 2025. A fast-moving wildfire has forced 180,000 people to evacuate, with officials warning that worsening winds could further escalate the blaze. Credit - Anadolu—Getty Images
Los Angeles Wind Storm Creates Pacific Palisades Fires: Which Stars Are Affected?
Los Angeles saw a frightening natural weather event — and its star-studded community has been heavily impacted. An extreme wind storm, caused by Santa Ana gusts, sparked fast-burning brush fires at around 10 a.
Hundreds of Firefighters 'Just Get up and Go' to Aid Los Angeles
Last Thursday, they rolled into Los Angeles at 2 a.m. to assist in the southern part of the state. One of their white fire trucks stood out among the many red ones parked in the shadow of the famous Rose Bowl football stadium,
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Los Angeles Braces for Heavy Winds Overnight as Fires Rage On
A new blaze sparked up in Southern California and nearly 13 million people were under critical or extreme fire warnings.
UPDATE: Southern California under a wind advisory until Wednesday afternoon, says the NWS
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Los Angeles wildfires latest: An additional 84,000 people could be ordered to evacuate, officials warn
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Southern California faces new wildfire warnings as near hurricane-force winds regain strength
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L.A. Wildfires: Winds Pick Up As Firefighters Work To Hold Lines On Palisades & Eaton Fires; Death Toll Rises To 25 – Update
Winds picked up again early Wednesday as firefighters worked to hold and expand containment lines on the Palisades and Eaton ...