Los Angeles, wildfires and dangerous winds

With rain in forecast, weary Los Angeles hopeful of progress against wildfires
California firefighters could make more headway in containing three major wildfires burning in and around Los Angeles on Friday, as the latest round of blistering winds calm and the area's first rainfall in months arrives over the weekend.
As fire-fanning winds continue, Los Angeles readies for potential rain and toxic runoff
Forecasters warn that dangerous winds will buffet Southern California for at least two more days as new wildfires broke out and a pair of major Los Angeles-area blazes burned for a third week.
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.
Los Angeles area sees strong winds amid increased fire risk as new fires break out in San Diego County
The Palisades and Eaton wildfires continue burning in the Los Angeles area as Southern California prepares for increased fire danger.
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.”
Progress Is Made On A Huge Fire North Of Los Angeles While New Fires Erupt In Southern California
Firefighters have slowed the spread of a huge wildfire churning through rugged mountains north of Los Angeles where dangerous winds gained strength again.
Hurricane-force Winds Hit Los Angeles, San Diego Amid California Wildfires
Numerous wildfires have ignited in southern California this month, killing at least 27 people and spanning thousands of acres.
Blaze-Stricken Los Angeles Contends With Fresh Fires, Resurgent Winds
Thousands of firefighters worked to contain new blazes Thursday, including one near the affluent Bel-Air neighborhood, while ...
Firefighters battle huge blaze near Los Angeles as winds pick up
Winds in the area were blowing at about 20-30mph (32-48km/h), but could pick up, which would fan the blaze and make it harder ...
Update: 23,448 acres destroyed by Palisades Fire in Los Angeles County, now 77% contained
Palisades Fire initially started 10:30 a.m. Jan. 7 in Los Angeles County. It has burned 23,448 acres after being active for ...
Fire crews in Los Angeles brace for more heavy winds; at least 24 killed, thousands of buildings lost
Fires across the Los Angeles area have killed at least 24 people and destroyed more than 12,000 structures, officials said, ...
Santa Ana winds threaten again this week as firefighters labor to douse Los Angeles blazes
"A strong Santa Ana Wind event is expected to develop Monday and last through at least Tuesday," the National Weather Service ...
Strong winds forecast to return and threaten Los Angeles area's fight against fires
LOS ANGELES -- Additional water tankers and scores of firefighters arrived at the Los Angeles area on Monday ahead of fierce ...
Los Angeles continues to burn as Santa Ana winds return to strength and fuel fires near San Diego
The Los Angeles haven’t spread in nearly a week, but the return of the Santa Ana winds to full strength could cause problems.
In Los Angeles, a 'worst-case scenario come to life'
Two weeks after the Palisades and Eaton fires destroyed thousands of homes in two distinct LA-area communities, many in Los ...