Battle against Los Angeles fires gains ground as intense winds ease
A pause in the fierce winds that super-charged the ring of wildfires that devastated Los Angeles this week helped crews make some progress in controlling the infernos on Friday, but strong gusts returning next week could resuscitate the flames.
Fires devastating Los Angeles grow more slowly as fierce winds die down
The fires have burned an area bigger than San Francisco and destroyed more than 10,000 homes and other structures. No cause has been identified for the largest fires.
Los Angeles wildfires live updates: Winds expected to strengthen as firefighters battle to control blazes
Fires continue to rage across the Los Angeles area, prompting power outages, evacuation orders and curfews. The Palisades, Eaton, Hurst and Sunset fires have collectively consumed around 45 square miles.
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California fires live updates: 5 dead in LA fires as new Calabasas blaze spreads
At least five people are dead and many more injured as several fires broke out across Southern California amid historically dry and windy conditions.
Firefighters battle devastating Los Angeles wildfires as winds calm somewhat
Ferocious winds that drove the flames and led to chaotic evacuations have calmed somewhat and were not expected to be as powerful during the day. That could provide an opportunity for firefighters to make progress reining in blazes that have hopscotched across the sprawling region,
Calmer winds aid firefighters in Los Angeles as scope of devastation from wildfires comes into focus
Firefighters are making progress slowing the major fires in the Los Angeles area that have killed five people, ravaged communities from the Pacific Coast to Pasadena and caused thousands of people to flee their homes.
California fires live updates: Palisades Fire one of most destructive in LA history
California officials have arrested 20 people, warning that looters will be held accountable and should not take advantage of the disaster. "Shame on those preying on residents in time of crisis," LA County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger said at a press conference Thursday.
Winds that have fueled LA fires are expected to calm, giving firefighters a chance to corral flames
Firefighters hoped for a break Friday from fierce winds that have fueled massive blazes in the Los Angeles area, killing 10 ...
Palisades Fire devastates LA County, jumps in size as winds batter Southern California
Tens of thousands of people were forced to flee their homes as a brush fire in the Pacific Palisades grew to more than 20,400 ...
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High Winds Return as Firefighters Struggle to Contain L.A. Fires: Updates
With the fires still burning out of control, it’s currently unknown how many structures have been destroyed as a result of ...
Forecast: Strong, gusty winds will be back as wildfires continue to ravage L.A. County
After a lull of the strong gusts, forecasters say winds are expected to pick back up Thursday night, increasing the wildfire ...
Los Angeles Area Braces for Strong Winds That Will Fan Flames
Officials warned that winds would strengthen overnight, creating conditions for the Palisades blaze to grow and for others to ...
The Santa Ana Winds Driving the L.A. Wildfires
The devastating fires that have killed at least five people and forced the evacuations of tens of thousands of residents ...
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What are the Santa Ana winds and how are they impacting the LA wildfires?
The intense and fast-moving fires that have cut a path of destruction through the suburbs of Los Angeles, killing at least ...
What are California’s Santa Ana winds?
Santa Ana winds in Southern California are often-fierce winds that topple power lines and trees and can turn a spark into a ...
California Winds Ease Slightly but Are Expected to Pick Up Again
The Santa Ana windstorm calmed down a bit on Thursday morning, but forecasters warned that critical fire weather conditions ...
SDG&E Turning Off Power Again as Santa Ana Winds Pick Up in East County
After restoring electricity on Thursday afternoon to all customers in rural areas impacted by public safety shutoffs, strong ...