(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Jon Keeley, University of California, Los Angeles (THE CONVERSATION) Powerful Santa ...

The California fires erupted amid extremely dry conditions. UCLA scientists say extreme heat linked to climate change was a factor in the fires' intensity.

A look at how intense gusts rarely before seen in Southern California stoked blazes in urban areas in and around Los Angeles.

The result raises the question of whether the fires could have been easier to control were it not for the fire-fueling ...

Jon Keeley, University of California, Los Angeles (THE CONVERSATION) Powerful Santa Ana winds, with gusts reaching ... Survey and adjunct professor at UCLA, explains what causes extreme winds ...

UCLA, which abuts Palisades Fire evacuation warning zones, will host classes online until Friday after shutting down in-person classes last week.

“Be prepared.” Wakimoto, who is also an atmospheric scientist, said the Santa Ana winds forecast was concerning for Los Angeles communities but not necessarily for UCLA. “They are now ...

Firefighters are working around the clock to contain the Palisades Fire and Eaton Fire. Thousands of people were forced to ...

People who have evacuated due to the wildfires can apply to stay at Hilton hotels for free, for up to one week. Hilton is ...

This post was updated Jan. 15 at 12:32 a.m. As flares spread across Los Angeles County, researchers seek to uncover the ...