Winds in Southern California are expected to calm, but the fire threat continues this week
'Dangerous situation': Strong winds return to Southern California sparking new wildfires
Warnings for dangerous winds extended in Southern California as new wildfires break out
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Gusts could peak at 70 mph along the coast and 100 mph in the mountains and foothills during extreme fire weather that is expected to last through Tuesday morning.
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California wildfires: What we know about L.A.-area fires, what caused them, who is affected and more
The blaze, which had grown to 23,713 acres, was 59% contained by Monday morning, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection ... of the National Weather Service ...
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High winds do more than spread fires — they keep firefighting aircraft on the ground
Aerial support during the California wildfires has been grounded at times by high winds. Here's what the aircrafts do and why they can't fly in certain conditions.
California Wildfires Map Shows Buildings Destroyed in Eaton and Palisades Fires
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CalFire) says that more than 12,300 structures have been destroyed—though individual measures for Palisades and Eaton are less than this. Investigators are still working to measure the number of lost and damaged buildings.
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LA Wildfires Update: Critical Fire Risk Threatens California for Days
The National Weather Service (NWS ... Newsweek contacted the NWS and California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) via email for comment. A firefighter battling the Palisades ...
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Weather service issues its most severe fire warning for parts of L.A. area as winds pick up
The National Weather ... The Eaton fire, which has burned more than 14,100 acres, was 33% contained, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Mexican firefighters ...
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1,800 California National Guardsmen activated for LA fire response
California Governor Gavin Newsom increased the number of activated California National Guardsmen by 1,000 over the weekend, with deployed service ... Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
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Hillside horror: How California's Eaton Fire fast expansion decimated Altadena community
The California Department of Forestry and Fire ... Here’s a timeline of the fire’s growth and impact. Jan. 6, 2025, 7:47 p.m.: The National Weather Service Los Angeles places the Los Angeles ...
Hillside horror: How California's Eaton Fire fast expansion decimated Altadena community
Firefighters continue working to contain the Eaton Fire that has burned Altadena and northern Pasadena. Here’s how the blaze grew, hour by hour.
Three fires prompt evacuations near San Diego overnight
As Los Angeles battles the Palisades and Eaton fires, which have already devastated thousands of homes and other buildings, smaller fires near San Diego, California, prompted evacuations Tuesday morning.
Winds return to Southern California as new wildfires break out
Dangerous winds returned to Southern California on Tuesday as firefighters battled new fires amid dry conditions, and a pair of major blazes burned for a third week in the Los Angeles area. Forecasters warned that gusts could peak at 70 mph along the coast and 100 mph in the mountains and foothills during extreme fire weather that's expected to last through Tuesday morning.