Santa Ana winds and steep slopes: How LA's unique geography impacts wildfires
The three areas impacted by the raging wildfires have one thing in common: They sit at the edges of mountain regions the Santa Ana winds whip through.
How Supercharged Santa Ana Winds Are Fueling California’s Wildfire Crisis
The Palisades, Eaton, and Hurst fires covered more than 5,600 acres of Southern California as of Wednesday morning. Tens of thousands were under mandatory evacuation orders but the fires increased in size overnight, helped by the blustery Santa Ana winds.
Fast-Moving Santa Ana Winds Are Driving Intense L.A. Wildfires
Santa Ana winds are feared by Californians because they are fast-moving, dry and extremely warm—conditions that can turn a tiny spark into a raging blaze that is difficult for firefighters to control.
How 'hellish' Santa Ana winds are fueling destructive fires around Los Angeles
Santa Ana winds are one of the nation's most notorious wind events and an ongoing weather hazard in Southern California.
What causes the Santa Ana winds — and how they fuel LA blazes like the Palisades Fire
The ferocious wildfires turning the Los Angeles area into a raging inferno are being fueled by “hurricane force” Santa Ana winds that have already prompted the evacuation of tens of
How long will the Santa Ana winds last in Southern California this week?
While winds will be weaker on Thursday, another Santa Ana wind event is forecasted for Friday, with wind advisories likely in the Santa Clarita Valley to Point Mugu area from early morning to early afternoon, according to the NWS Los Angeles.
What to Know About the Santa Ana Winds
The winds are common in California in the colder months, but they can sometimes help spread dangerous wildfires.
Wildfires raging in LA are being fueled by Santa Ana winds. What are they?
This windstorm is fueled in part by the powerful Santa Ana winds — dry and warm northeast winds that blow in from inner Southern California towards the coast. What are the Santa
What to know about wildfires raining embers onto the Los Angeles area
Fierce wildfires are raging in the Los Angeles area, with fast-moving flames burning through homes and businesses ...
Critical fire conditions in Los Angeles may extend into Friday as strong, erratic winds persist
The San Fernando and San Gabriel valleys are expected to see winds at 30 to 50 mph until Wednesday evening, with widespread ...
How historic weather conditions fueled the Los Angeles area wildfires
The wildfires in the Los Angeles area that were quickly fueled by intense Santa Ana winds are persisting. CBS News' Elise ...
Fires scorch Los Angeles area hills, homes
Fierce wildfires are raging for a second day in the Los Angeles area, fueled by powerful Santa Ana winds, forcing tens of ...
California Fires Live Tracker: Map of Los Angeles Blazes
Three massive wildfires are burning in Los Angeles, with thousands of residents being told to evacuate their homes.
Which landmarks are affected by the wildfires in Los Angeles? Here's what we know.
Multiple wildfires continued Wednesday as firefighters battled windy conditions. Here's what we know about some of Los ...
Live updates: Los Angeles wildfires spread as tens of thousands evacuate
The Palisades Fire and Eaton Fire in California are spurring evacuations as strong Santa Ana winds stoke the flames. Follow ...
Winds that stoked huge Los Angeles wildfire are spreading across San Diego County
The Santa Anas have already sparked a major blaze near Malibu and could do the same in other parts of Southern California.