A Dangerously Dry Southern California Was Ready to Burn
Parched vegetation combined with strong Santa Ana winds and low relative humidity levels led to the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County.
Southern California wildfires by the numbers: Location, size, containment and more
While the cause of each blaze has yet to be determined, all burned in or near foothill communities amid gusty winds and dry air and vegetation.
Extreme dry winds could create wildfire hazard for southern Californians, forecasts say
Less than one month after the devastating Franklin Fire, Southern California could be in for more wildfire risks with extreme dry winds on their way.
Wildfires in Southern California
At least four blazes are spreading in Southern California, near the scenic coast, in Malibu and the Pacific Palisades, as well as further inland. Firefighters are struggling to work in the wind, and the fires are uncontained.
Another round of powerful, dry winds to raise wildfire risk across Southern California
Winds will whip up and humidity levels will drop in Southern California this week, raising the risk for wildfires in parched areas still recovering from a recent destructive blaze, forecasters warned
Palisades Fire devastates LA County as winds batter Southern California
Thousands of people have fled their homes as a brush fire in the Pacific Palisades has grown to nearly 3,000 acres.
California fire forecast: Wind speeds remain high as wildfires rage
A damaging Santa Ana wind event was peaking early Wednesday and was expected to stay strong through early afternoon.
Destructive winds will lead to explosive fire growth in Southern California
The Palisades, Eaton and Hurst wildfires raging in Southern California will be fueled by peak winds of 100 mph, placing 19 million people at risk. NBC News meteorologist Angie Lassman has the details on Early Today.
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What we know about the fires burning right now in Southern California
Numerous fires have been sparked in extreme fire danger weather, with treacherous wind gusts driving devastation.
California racetrack urged to cancel racing as wildfire burns above venue
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Sacramento-area firefighters answer the call to battle devastating Southern California fires
The 22-member strike team from Sacramento Fire, Metro Fire and Cosumnes Fire joined the fight in L.A. on Wednesday.
Millions in California Told To Close Windows and Doors As Wildfires Rage
Strong winds are fueling fires and kicking up dust, leading to dangerously poor air quality across the South Coast Air Basin.
California wildfires rage across Los Angeles County, forcing thousands to evacuate their homes
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Morning Minute: Cal Fire SLO crews head south, plus new scams to watch out for
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California Fires Live Tracker: Map of Los Angeles Blazes
Three massive wildfires are burning in Los Angeles, with thousands of residents being told to evacuate their homes.
Where are evacuation orders in place for the California wildfires? See maps
See maps of where evacuation orders and warnings are in place for three wildfires burning in the Los Angeles area.
Pacific Palisades fire, other blazes in California burn more than 1,000 structures; 2 dead - Live Updates
A massive wildfire burning in Los Angeles has forced tens of thousands of people to evacuate. Other wind-driven blazes were spreading in the region.