SoCal heads into 5th ‘particularly dangerous situation’ fire weather warning
Gusts of up to 70 mph are possible along the coast and valleys, and in the mountains, up to 100 mph, the National Weather Service said. Swaths of Los Angeles County, and most of Ventura County, are at the highest risk.
Southern California wildfires by the numbers: Location, size, containment and more
Although the cause of each blaze has yet to be determined, they all burned in or near foothill communities amid gusty winds and dry air and vegetation.
L.A. fire maps show Palisades, Eaton and more fires in California right now
Updating maps of Southern California show where wildfires, including the Palisades and Eaton fires, are burning across Los Angeles.
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Extreme dry winds could create wildfire hazard for southern Californians, forecasts say
Whipping Santa Ana winds and dropping humidity levels will create an enhanced risk for wildfires in Southern California this ... according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. The agency has also advised residents to "stay indoors ...
Southern California Fires Burn Thousands Of Acres, Force 130,000 To Flee: What You Need To Know
Southern California is battling devastating wildfires that have claimed at least five lives, injured many, and destroyed homes. Firefighters are racing to contain the flames amid dry conditions and strong winds.
What does it mean when a wildfire is ‘contained’ or ‘controlled’? Know these key terms
Here’s a basic glossary to terms used to describe wildland fires, according to the National Wildfire Coordinating Group: Containment, normally expressed as a percentage, indicates how much of the fire has been enclosed by a control line. A wildfire with 25% containment means control lines have been completed around 25% of the fire’s perimeter.
Here's how to help wildfire victims as California blazes explode in size
Strong Santa Ana winds are fueling multiple wildfires across Southern California, forcing thousands of residents to flee from their homes.
California wildfire forecast: Wind speeds remain high as brush fire threat continues
A damaging Santa Ana wind event was peaking early Wednesday and was expected to stay strong through early afternoon.
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Water tanks in the sky: Firefighting planes help ground crews combat California wildfires
Fighting the deadly wildfires in Southern California requires ... They'll add to what the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection is using against the Los Angeles wildfires: The ...
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California is years behind in implementing a law to make homes more fire resistant
Reeling from destructive wildfires, including the deadliest in California ... they are deemed at highest fire risk by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
Is it safe to go to LA? What Arizonans need to know about the wildfires
The Palisades and Eaton wildfires are raging in Los Angeles, closing roads and canceling flights. Here's what to know about traveling to LA right now.
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Officials investigating whether Southern California Edison equipment ignited Hurst fire
Fire agencies are investigating whether downed Southern California Edison utility ... according to the state Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. It was 89% contained and evacuation orders ...