Los Angeles will face another round of fire-fueling Santa Ana winds this week
After a weekend of reprieve allowing fire teams to continue making progress battling the deadly infernos burning in Los Angeles County, Southern California now faces another round of fire-fueling Santa Ana winds.
L.A. Wildfires: Santa Ana winds drive fire risk back up to extreme levels.
Santa Anas are the desiccating winds that are common in winter, blowing out of Nevada and Utah and into southwestern California. Carrying dry desert air, they push over the mountains in the Transverse Ranges and accelerate as they move downslope, howling into the canyons and valleys.
LA mayor's office silent on deputy who was in charge of fire dept., placed on leave for alleged bomb threat
L.A. Deputy Mayor Brian Williams was placed on administrative leave amid an investigation into an alleged bomb threat three weeks before fires broke out in LA County.
Update: Eaton Fire remains 65% contained, 14,117 acres affected in Los Angeles County
Eaton Fire updates: Crews worry wind could lead to flare-ups in Los Angeles
Crews race to keep deadly Los Angeles blazes contained: Live updates
At least 25 people have died in the fires, and more than 12,000 homes, businesses, and other structures have been damaged or destroyed.
Los Angeles wildfires timeline: How the deadly blazes unfolded
Dozens of people are believed to have died in the Palisades and Eaton fires, which have burned down whole swaths of communities
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Fire crews in Los Angeles brace for more heavy winds; at least 24 killed, thousands of buildings lost
Fires across the Los Angeles area have killed at least 24 people and destroyed more than 12,000 structures, officials said, scorching more than 60 square miles and displacing tens of thousands of people.
How to help those affected by fires raging across Los Angeles County
Those looking to assist residents affected by the Los Angeles County firestorm have a number of options to donate money, materials or their time.
Los Angeles braces for more extreme Santa Ana winds, fire weather as officials issue new PDS warning
The National Weather Service has issued another rare Particularly Dangerous Situation warning in anticipation of Monday's Santa Ana wind event.
Hurst Fire causes more evacuations in Southern California: See map
The Hurst Fire has set 505 acres ablaze near San Fernando, California in the Sylmar neighborhood, according to Cal Fire. It is 0% contained. The cause of the fire, which was discovered on Tuesday at around 10:30 p.m., remains under investigation, according to the department.
California Wildfire Updates: Palisades Fire Finally Over 50% Contained—Trump Visiting Friday
Jan. 8, 1:25 p.m. PST The Palisades Fire in Los Angeles’ Pacific Palisades—an affluent coastal neighborhood—exploded to 15,832 acres, according to Cal Fire, making it the largest fire of the four burning in Los Angeles County as of Wednesday afternoon.
Update: Eaton Fire remains 81% contained, 14,021 acres burned in Los Angeles County
Eaton Fire initially started 6:18 p.m. Jan. 7 in Los Angeles County. Since its discovery 12 days ago, it has burned 14,021 acres. A fire crew of 2,703 has been working on site and, as of Sunday noon, they managed to contain 81% of the fire. However, investigations into the cause are ongoing.