Los Angeles, wildfires and Santa Ana winds

Wind gusts, humidity may test firefighters battling Los Angeles blazes
The threat of powerful wind gusts, combined with bone-dry humidity, in Los Angeles on Wednesday could test firefighters who have been battling to keep monstrous fires in Los Angeles in check since last week.
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.
How Dangerous Winds Fuel Los Angeles Wildfires
Containing wildfires—never mind extinguishing them—in parched and windy conditions can be monstrously difficult. Dry vegetation is rocket fuel for blazes and wind both feeds the flames and spreads the embers. “The winds are like pointing an air blower at a fireplace,” says Gershunov, “except it’s not contained and it’s on a much larger scale.”
Freak Los Angeles Wind Storm Sparks Fires in Pacific Palisades
Among the residents who call the area home are Jennifer Aniston, Bradley Cooper, Eugene Levy, Michael Mann and Kathleen Kennedy. Meanwhile, several Hollywood events have been canceled, including premieres for 'Better Man,
California Fires Live Tracker: Map shows Los Angeles Wind Forecast
High winds are expected through Wednesday, increasing the risk of fires spreading once more around Southern California.
US: Strong winds threaten to worsen Los Angeles fires
A new wave of strong Santa Ana winds sweeping across southern California is threatening the progress made in containing the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County. The fires, which began on January 7,
Weary Los Angeles residents face new wildfire wind warnings: Live updates
Though winds were weaker than predicted Tuesday, firefighting crews awaited the return of dangerous winds that could fuel new ...
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 ...
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.
Warnings of 'fast-moving fire' after Los Angeles gets brief wind reprieve: Updates
Officials are bracing for the return of fierce Santa Ana winds as they try to contain large blazes in the Los Angeles area.
Dangerous winds return to Los Angeles area, threatening to fan deadly flames
Firefighters are facing challenging conditions in their battle against the Los Angeles wildfires, with powerful winds forecast over the next 24 hours that could cause extreme fire behavior in the ...
Fire-torn Los Angeles on edge as extreme Santa Ana winds return, with rare PDS warning issued for peak gusts today
Extreme fire conditions remain in the Southern California region as high winds have prompted a "Particularly Dangerous Situation" red flag warning,​ weather officials say.
Los Angeles wildfires latest: An additional 84,000 people could be ordered to evacuate, officials warn
Strong winds over the next day will create dangerous conditions as several major wildfires continue to burn in the Los ...
UPDATE: High wind warning affecting Los Angeles and Palos Verdes Hills Tuesday and Wednesday, according to the NWS
An updated high wind warning was issued by the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA on Monday at 4:42 p.m. valid from Tuesday 4 p.m.
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Santa Ana wind forecast incites worry: When high winds could return to LA area
including Los Angeles and Ventura counties, is experiencing moderate to severe drought conditions, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. AccuWeather forecasters said they are monitoring a chance ...