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L.A. Fires Live Updates: Southern California braces for high winds and heightened wildfire risk
The Palisades and Eaton wildfires continue burning in the Los Angeles area as Southern California prepares for increased fire danger.
California Wildfire Updates: Extreme Winds Forecasted As Palisades Fire 59% Contained—Trump Mentions Fires At Inauguration
Jan. 8, 1:25 p.m. PST The Palisades Fire in Los Angeles’ Pacific Palisades—an affluent coastal neighborhood—exploded to 15,832 acres, according to Cal Fire, making it the largest fire of the four burning in Los Angeles County as of Wednesday afternoon.
California wildfires: What we know about L.A.-area fires, what caused them, who is affected and more
Fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, a series of ferocious wildfires erupted last week and roared across the Los Angeles area.
California Fires Live Tracker: Map of Los Angeles Blazes
Wildfires continue to rage through Los Angeles leaving at least 24 dead and destroying more than 12,000 structures.
Santa Ana winds prompt new fire weather warnings in Southern California
The National Weather Service issued its highest fire weather alert level for portions of the Los Angeles area for Monday into Tuesday morning, as powerful Santa Ana winds return. Threat level: The "Particularly Dangerous Situation" Red Flag Warning indicates any fires that ignite could quickly grow out of control.
Santa Ana winds return; elevated fire risk in Southern California
As recovery efforts continue in Southern California, Santa Ana winds are expected to return, increasing the fire risk and prolonging containment efforts in the region this week as of Jan. 20.
California Faces New Santa Ana Wind Blast As Fires Continue
Forecasters are expecting another Santa Ana wind event this week, threatening to worsen fires and walk back recent containment progress of the Los Angeles wildfires. AccuWeather meteorologists and the National Weather Service (NWS) have warned that strong winds are expected to build up from Monday,
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 ...
Fact Check: Video shows 2017 fire along Los Angeles freeway, not 2025 wildfires
A years-old video showing a fire along Interstate 405 in Los Angeles was shared online with the false suggestion that it ...
Why are lone homes left standing after California wildfires? It’s not entirely luck
Many experts say luck does play a part. But they also say there are many ways that homes can be made less vulnerable to fire.
Update: Palisades Fire remains 59% contained, 23,713 acres destroyed in Los Angeles County
Palisades Fire initially started 10:30 a.m. Jan. 7 in Los Angeles County. It has burned 23,713 acres after being active for ...
Los Angeles under dangerous red flag warnings for extreme fire risk again this week
Santa Ana winds will hit the Los Angeles area yet again this week, bringing extreme risk of rapid fire spread as the region ...
Renewed Los Angeles wildfire threat could blow more toxic ash across Southern California
The Los Angeles wildfires have robbed many Southern California residents not only of their homes but also of the great ...
Mike Johnson Proposes Conditional Wildfire Aid for California, Los Angeles
House Speaker Mike Johnson has maintained that any relief aid for California and Los Angeles is likely to require policy ...
The Los Angeles fires expose a web of governments, weak by design
The question of who is in charge is testimony to the diffusion and, at times, dysfunction that make up the core DNA of the ...
Los Angeles-area fire crews pre-positioned ahead of Particularly Dangerous Situation taking effect, Bass says
This is the third PDS warning issued within 14 days in the greater Los Angeles area, which is "unprecedented" for the region, ...