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L.A. Fire-Fueling Winds Slow Down, Offering a Short Reprieve. What Are the Santa Ana Winds, and Why Do They Fan the Flames?
In recent days, however, the region’s powerful Santa Ana winds—which have been fanning the flames—have begun to slow down.
Containment of Los Angeles-area Eaton and Palisades fires increases as weather improves
All red flag warnings for critical fire danger expired by Thursday evening, bringing relief for firefighting work on two ...
Los Angeles wildfires: 'Life-threatening,' powerful winds bring elevated fire risk
Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley said Tuesday that “life-threatening and destructive and widespread winds” ...
Los Angeles wildfires rage as strong winds put millions on alert
Firefighters on Wednesday confronted persistently strong and dry winds fueling two giant wildfires that have terrified Los ...
How Dangerous Winds Fuel Los Angeles Wildfires
Containing wildfires—never mind extinguishing them—in parched and windy conditions can be monstrously difficult. Dry ...
Help Los Angeles County residents during unprecedented wildfires
Wind-driven flames are pushing through the greater Los Angeles area, forcing residents to flee their homes by the tens of ...
Live briefing: Easing winds, cooler temperatures to help crews battle L.A. fires
Los Angeles is set for a reprieve from the winds that have hampered the fight to contain the Palisades Fire, Eaton Fire and ...