Crashes and Disasters
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.
'Dangerous situation': Strong winds return to Southern California sparking new wildfires
Dangerous winds threaten Southern California as firefighters bat down new wildfires
Southern California still faces "dangerous" fire weather, Santa Ana winds after PDS warning ends
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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 ...
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.
‘Everyone needs to be on high alert,’ mayor says, as a new burst of dangerous winds bears down on Los Angeles
Another round of fire-fueling Santa Ana winds is lashing Southern California after a brief weekend reprieve helped crews make more progress battling the deadly infernos in Los Angeles County.
California wildfires: What we know about L.A. fires, maps, what caused them, who is affected and more
Fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, a series of ferocious wildfires erupted Tuesday and roared across the Los Angeles area.
Palisades Fire continues to burn with strong winds prompting another extreme fire warning
After killing at least nine people, the Palisades Fire continues to burn as residents remain under evacuation orders and warnings, with the next Santa Ana wind event continuing fire danger.
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Video shows National Guard plane drop fire retardant on California wildfire
It has, in recent years, become the main long-term fire retardant used by the California Department of Forestry and ... 70 mph will be possible," National Weather Service Meteorologist Walter ...
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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 ...
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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.
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.
Winds in Southern California are expected to calm, but the fire threat continues this week
As winds across the Southern California area are calmer than their peak and firefighters are making progress, the threat to the fire-weary region remains with Santa Ana winds expected to continue in the coming days.