Blaze-Stricken Los Angeles Contends With Fresh Fires, Resurgent Winds
Thousands of firefighters worked to contain new blazes Thursday, including one near the affluent Bel-Air neighborhood, while persistent winds left weary Angelenos on edge following weeks of historic fires.
Strong winds forecast to return and threaten Los Angeles area's fight against fires
LOS ANGELES -- Additional water tankers and scores of firefighters arrived at the Los Angeles area on Monday ahead of fierce winds that were forecast to return and threaten the progress made so far on two massive infernos that have destroyed thousands of homes and killed at least 24 people.
Santa Ana winds threaten again this week as firefighters labor to douse Los Angeles blazes
"A strong Santa Ana Wind event is expected to develop Monday and last through at least Tuesday," the National Weather Service said.
Firefighters battle huge blaze near Los Angeles as winds pick up
Winds in the area were blowing at about 20-30mph (32-48km/h), but could pick up, which would fan the blaze and make it harder for air crews to operate. Climate change has made the grasses and shrubs that are fuelling the Los Angeles fires more vulnerable to burning, scientists have said.
New Fires Erupt in Los Angeles, Forcing Thousands to Evacuate
Red-flag warnings remain in effect through Friday for the Los Angeles region, which is already reeling from weeks of historic wildfires.
Crews make progress on huge fire north of Los Angeles while new fires erupt in Southern California
Southern California is under a red flag warning for critical fire risk through Friday. The area has been facing constant challenges in controlling the fires, as dangerous winds gained strength again Thursday.
Fire crews in Los Angeles brace for more heavy winds; at least 24 killed, thousands of buildings lost
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Warning about winds issued as Los Angeles County reopens Altadena to all residents
The National Weather Service issued a Particularly Dangerous Situation warning Monday, says winds could reach up to 100 mph.
Massive new Los Angeles-area fire balloons as winds pick up
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Los Angeles will face another round of fire-fueling Santa Ana winds this week
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Update: 10,425 acres affected in Los Angeles County by Hughes Fire, still 90% contained
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New wildfire concerns in Los Angeles: Strong winds could return next week.
Firefighters are making progress, officials said, but residents must be ready for a return of powerful winds that could ...
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As fire-fanning winds continue, Los Angeles readies for potential rain and toxic runoff
Forecasters warn that dangerous winds will buffet Southern California for at least two more days as new wildfires broke out ...
How Dangerous Winds Fuel Los Angeles Wildfires
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With rain in forecast, weary Los Angeles hopeful of progress against wildfires
California firefighters could make more headway in containing three major wildfires burning in and around Los Angeles on ...