Southern California is facing fierce fires fueled by the Santa Ana winds, which threaten homes and put firefighters to the test.
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Los Angeles will face another round of fire-fueling Santa Ana winds this week
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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.
Millions of California residents were placed under a red flag warning through Thursday amid threats of further fires with looming winds in the forecast, according to multiple reports.
As firefighters battle the Eaton and Palisades fires in Southern California, strong Santa Ana winds are hitting the fire ... The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection has also "surged and positioned" more than 790 firefighters and 76 ...
Winds have picked up and are expected to continue through Tuesday morning, raising the risk of new wildfires sparking.
Winds have picked up and are expected to continue through Tuesday morning, raising the risk of new wildfires sparking
Santa Ana winds will continue whipping through Southern California through Thursday, sparking fears that progress made fighting wildfires that have scorched over 40,000 acres and left 28 dead could be reversed and more blazes could break out.
Winds have picked up and are expected to continue through Tuesday morning, raising the risk of new wildfires sparking.
The Santa Ana winds tend to cause the same corridors to burn over and over again. Experts say the region needs to adapt.
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.
The Santa Anas are expected to be most powerful Monday night into Tuesday. Fire services across the region say they are ready.
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