Santa Ana Winds Fuel Fire Danger In SoCal

California Faces New Santa Ana Wind Blast As Fires Continue
California Governor Gavin Newsom has deployed fire engines, water-dropping aircraft and hand crews across the region—to enable a rapid response if a new fire does break out, according to The Associated Press.
How Southern California firefighters are preparing for more dangerous Santa Ana winds
The Santa Anas are expected to be most powerful Monday night into Tuesday. Fire services across the region say they are ready.
How Santa Ana winds fueled the deadly fires in Southern California
The Santa Ana winds are dry, powerful winds that blow down the mountains toward the Southern California coast. The region sees about 10 Santa Ana wind events a year on average, typically occurring from fall into January. When conditions are dry, as they are right now, these winds can become a severe fire hazard.
'Extreme fire behavior' possible near LA, San Diego as Santa Ana winds return
Red flag warnings are in effect until Thursday for parts of Los Angeles, Ventura, San Diego, due to low humidity and an uptick in Santa Ana winds.
Santa Ana Winds Fuel Fire Danger In SoCal, But Relief Ahead
Santa Ana winds continue to ravage Southern California, posing critical fire concerns across the region. The extremely gusty winds have instigated new fires, known as the Hughes and Sepulveda fires, which have rapidly spread near Los Angeles.
Winds threaten Southern California as new wildfires spark and major blazes persist
Dangerous winds returned to Southern California on Tuesday as new wildfires broke out and a pair of major Los Angeles-area blazes burned for a third week.
Particularly Dangerous Situation warning issued, Los Angeles County reopens Altadena to residents
Southern California is bracing for an "unprecedented" third Particularly Dangerous Situation warning in a month, as extreme ...
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Santa Ana Winds Prompt Red Flag Warning in Altadena/Pasadena Area
The deadly Eaton Fire in Altadena and Pasadena is 45% contained Wednesday, while red flag warnings of critical fire danger ...
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California Fires Updates: Tuesday, Jan. 21
As Santa Ana winds returned to Southern California, residents and first responders braced for another day of critical fire weather.
Southern California faces most urgent warning for strong winds, extreme fire danger
Forecasters in Southern California expect to issue a 'particularly dangerous situation' red flag warning for the coming week ...
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The Insurance Crisis Looming in California as the Wildfires Burn
The historic community of Altadena, on the foothills ... proportions by near-hurricane force Santa Ana winds, and made worse by the fact that Southern California has had a shockingly dry ...
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What happened Saturday through Monday, Jan. 18-20: Southern California braces for latest threat of extreme weather
Many neighborhoods in eastern Altadena and surrounding areas ... Newsom’s office said. The Santa Ana wind forecast for Southern California has worsened, with officials saying the conditions ...
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Santa Ana winds threaten again this week as firefighters labor to douse Los Angeles blazes
The Santa Ana winds that fanned the fires devastating Southern California were forecast to ... rents a home in Altadena that survived the fires because her husband stayed behind to defend it ...
California fires live updates: Newsom signs $2.5 billion relief package for LA
At least 28 people are believed to be dead and more than a dozen others remain unaccounted for as multiple wildfires rage ...