Rain helps Southern California firefighters

Strong winds remain a threat to Southern California as firefighters bat down new wildfires
Santa Ana winds will continue whipping through Southern California through Thursday, sparking fears that progress made fighting wildfires that have scorched over 40,000 acres and left 28 dead could be reversed and more blazes could break out.
Dangerous winds return to Southern California as new wildfires break out
Winds have picked up and are expected to continue through Tuesday morning, raising the risk of new wildfires sparking
As fire-fanning winds continue, Southern California readies for potential rain and toxic runoff
Parched Southern California could get some badly needed rain this weekend to dampen the prospects of another round of killer wildfires.
Fire risk and strong winds continue in Southern California with potential rain on the horizon
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Parched Southern California was forecast to face more dangerous winds on Wednesday but could get some badly needed rain this weekend, dampening the prospects of another round of deadly wildfires though even a small amount of precipitation could could create new challenges like toxic ash runoff.
Southern California wildfires rage with hefty Santa Ana winds in forecast
Millions of California residents were placed under a red flag warning through Thursday amid threats of further fires with looming winds in the forecast, according to multiple reports.
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Southern Californians are bracing for gusty winds and a heightened risk of wildfires less than two weeks after deadly blazes that have killed at least 27 people and ravaged thousands of homes.
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Rain helps Southern California firefighters but sends ash and mud flowing down hillsides
Rain is easing after Southern California’s first significant storm of the season brought weekend downpours that aided firefighters but caused ash, mud and debris to flow across streets in wildfire-bur
Rain douses wildfires in Southern California without causing serious mudslides
The first significant storm of the season brought snow and downpours to Southern California that doused wildfires and caused some ash and mud to flow across streets in the Los Angeles area on Monday.
Rain in Southern California creates mudflows but helps firefighters
More rain fell Monday on parts of Southern California after causing mudflows over the weekend, helping firefighters but boosting the risk of toxic ash runoff in areas scorched by Los Angeles-area wildfires.
Winds in Southern California are expected to calm, but the fire threat continues this week
As winds across the Southern California area are calmer than their peak and firefighters are making progress, the threat to ...
Wind advisory for Southern California until 3 a.m. Sunday, says the NWS
The NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA issued a wind advisory at 2:10 a.m. on Saturday valid from noon until Sunday 3 a.m. The ...
Southern California on edge as extreme Santa Ana winds, fire danger return and PDS warning takes effect in LA area
A rare Particularly Dangerous Situation warning has been issued for Southern California as a powerful and potentially ...
How Southern California firefighters are preparing for more dangerous Santa Ana winds
The Santa Anas are expected to be most powerful Monday night into Tuesday. Fire services across the region say they are ready ...
Santa Ana winds, warm temperatures and rain: Here's what to expect in Southern California
Critical fire conditions are expected to continue through Friday. But rain could be on the way this weekend. Here's what to ...
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NWS San Diego issues alerts for fire weather and a winter storm with snow and gusty winds in Southern California.
Arsonists may have spurred the California wildfires
Apparently "authorities never find the source of ignition for more than half of all wildfires in the Western U.S.," a ...
UPDATE: High wind warning issued for Southern California until Thursday afternoon, says the NWS
The NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA issued a high wind warning at 12:54 a.m. on Wednesday valid from 10 p.m. until Thursday 2 p.m.