How do Santa Ana winds hinder fight against LA fires? We explain.
Santa Ana winds occur when air flows west from a region of high pressure over the dry Great Basin to lower pressure off the California coast, According to Accuweather. As that cool interior air flows over and through mountain passes, it accelerates, sinks and compresses.
At least five wildfires are ravaging Southern California, and the three largest have already killed at least five people, ...
The map shows that parts of Southern California expecting 50 to 70 mph winds include Santa Clarita, Ventura, Los Angeles, ...
The California wildfires that erupted on January 7, Tuesday, were triggered by the high gusts of Santa Ana winds.
Firefighters in Los Angeles are battling a number of blazes in city suburbs, as tens of thousands of residents are forced to ...
Five wildfires are burning in the Los Angeles area, with nearly 180,000 residents told to evacuate their homes.
Red Flag Warnings remain in effect through Friday evening for much of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, the National Weather Service said.
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