Santa Ana winds: The hidden spark behind California's fire surge
1 day ago · Southern California has been battling intense wildfires, with flames erupting across several parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties. The latest surge in dangerous weather is connected to the infamous Santa Ana winds, which have been sweeping in from inland deserts and fanning fires at an alarming speed.. At the end of last week, multiple fires flared, including a sizable one near Castaic ...
These Are the Winds That Turn Wildfires Deadly in L.A.
1 day ago · Wind data is as of Jan. 7 at 10 a.m. Pacific time By Raymond Zhong and Zach Levitt Fierce desert winds turned this month’s wildfires around Los Angeles into raging cauldrons of devastation. They ...
Los Angeles area to face more strong Santa Ana winds : NPR
Jan 20, 2025 · As firefighters battle the Eaton and Palisades fires in Southern California, strong Santa Ana winds are hitting the fire-ravaged region again — posing renewed risks for the fires to spread...
Strong Santa Ana winds hitting fire-ravaged Los Angeles -- again
Jan 20, 2025 · As firefighters battle the Eaton and Palisades fires in Southern California, strong Santa Ana winds are hitting the fire-ravaged region again — posing renewed risks for the fires to spread and...
Climate and weather drivers in southern California Santa Ana Wind …
Oct 25, 2024 · In our efforts to predict fire danger, we coupled CAL FIRE (California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection) FRAP (Fire and Resource Assessment Program) fire data with hourly climate data from four stations, and with regional indices of Santa Ana Wind (SAW) wind speed, and with seasonal drought data from the Palmer Drought Severity Index.
Fire crews in Southern California quickly extinguish brush fires …
Jan 20, 2025 · Windy and dry conditions have returned to Southern California, ... a spokesman with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, said the biggest concerns are the Palisades and Eaton Fires breaking their containment lines and a new blaze starting. ... bone-dry vegetation and strong Santa Ana winds come as firefighters continue to ...
Winds in Southern California are expected to calm, but the fire …
Jan 20, 2025 · The Palisades Fire, which has burned 23,713 acres, was 61% contained, and the Eaton Fire was 87% contained at 14,021 acres as of Tuesday night, the California Department of Forestry and Fire ...
Winds return to Southern California as new wildfires break out
Jan 21, 2025 · She urged Angelenos to visit lacity.gov to learn about ways to protect themselves from toxic air during Santa Ana winds.Cal Fire and local fire departments have positioned fire engines, water ...
Los Angeles will face another round of fire-fueling Santa Ana winds ...
Jan 20, 2025 · Crews continued making progress battling the deadly infernos burning in Los Angeles County during a brief reprieve from dangerous fire weather over the weekend, but Southern California now is...
California wildfires: What we know about L.A.-area fires, what …
9 hours ago · The blaze, which had grown to 23,448 acres, was 96% contained, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, known as Cal Fire. Cal Fire said the fire damaged or ...