L.A. Fire-Fueling Winds Slow Down, Offering a Short Reprieve. What Are the Santa Ana Winds, and Why Do They Fan the Flames?
In recent days, however, the region’s powerful Santa Ana winds—which have been fanning the flames—have begun to slow down. This lull has offered firefighters a reprieve and a key opportunity to make progress against the blazes, but forecasts suggest the Santa Ana will return next week. What are these gusts, and how have they become so strong?
Powerful Santa Ana Winds Expected to Elevate Fire Risk in Southern California
Meteorologists said there was a chance the winds would be as severe as those that fueled the Palisades and Eaton fires, but that different locations would likely be affected.
Los Angeles will face another round of fire-fueling Santa Ana winds this week
After a weekend of reprieve allowing fire teams to continue making progress battling the deadly infernos burning in Los Angeles County, Southern California now faces another round of fire-fueling Santa Ana Winds Monday.
Firefighters battle to contain L.A. fires as Santa Ana winds are forecast to pick back up
Luna said they are actively searching for 23 adults, 17 of whom have gone missing in the Eaton Fire, which ravaged the Angeles National Forest and Altadena area of Los Angeles County and Pasadena. Six others are still missing in Malibu, the sheriff said.
Santa Ana winds timeline
Extreme fire weather returns to Southern California - particularly Los Angeles and Ventura counties - as winds of up to 100 mph have prompted the most urgent warning from the National Weather Service.
'Extreme fire behavior' possible near LA, San Diego as Santa Ana winds return
Red flag warnings are in effect until Thursday for parts of Los Angeles, Ventura, San Diego, due to low humidity and an uptick in Santa Ana winds.
Critical Fire Threat Continues in San Diego County as Santa Ana Winds Intensify
A critical fire threat will continue across County as Santa Ana winds and dry conditions persist through early Friday, according to the National Weather Service.
Santa Ana winds fuel multiple new wildfires across Southern California
The Hughes Fire grew about 1,000 acres an hour for the first few hours of its growth on Jan. 22, but that's not the only new fire to ignite from Jan. 22-23.
Southern California Wildfires Grow As Santa Ana Winds Persist; Some Evacuations Lifted
The Hughes Fire continues to burn as Santa Ana winds are expected to continue Thursday. A new fire broke out Thursday morning, dubbed the Sepulveda Fire. Here's the latest on both.
KTTV13d
Palisades Fire crews prepare for another round of ferocious winds
Fire crews braced for a second round of strong Santa Ana winds this week. So far, eight deaths have been confirmed from the ...
Containment jumps made in Hughes, Palisades fires as winds to make way for potentially wet weekend
Firefighters continued to gain control of fires burning near the Santa Clarita Valley and along the coast amid dry conditions ...
MyNewsLA3d
Palisades Fire Containment Rises to 75%; Red Flag Warning in Effect
The deadly Palisades Fire was 75% contained Friday, with one more day of Santa Ana winds forecast before rain arrives for the weekend. Much of the Los Angeles area will be under a red flag warning of ...
Los Angeles Daily News7d
More progress made on Palisades, Eaton fires, as strong winds to hit again Monday
Firefighters on Sunday continued to surround the deadly Palisades and Eaton fires in ... But this week’s expected, powerful Santa Ana winds and low humidity combined with the dry landscape ...
Firefighters maintain progress on Palisades, Eaton fire containment despite challenging winds
Santa Ana winds continued challenging firefighters on the Palisades and Eaton fires, but containment inched forward along the ...
Southern California fears the worst as devastating 100-mph Santa Ana winds are set to return
After a much quieter weekend, Southern California is experiencing a major shift in the weather pattern. The winds will peak Monday evening and overnight but extend into Tuesday morning.