Powerful winds and low humidity raise wildfire risk across California as blaze erupts near Malibu
California was lashed by powerful winds Wednesday that fed one fast-moving wildfire near multimillion-dollar properties along the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu while hundreds of residents fled another fire farther north as forecasters warned of the potential for “extreme and life-threatening” blazes.
California faces its most extreme fire risk in years with winds that could hit 100 mph
A “particularly dangerous situation” fire weather event is underway in California as dry air and strong winds combine to ramp up the risk of “life-threatening” and rapid wildfire spread.
Gusty Santa Ana winds bring high fire risk and power shutoffs across Southern California
Southern California Edison has temporarily shut-off power in high-risk service areas across Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties — impacting approximately 38,016
Wildfire Closes Malibu Highway as Winds Rip Through California
The Pacific Coast Highway is closed in Malibu as firefighters respond to a wildfire driven by powerful dry winds.
Extreme winds spark 2 fires in Southern California
Parts of Southern California are under evacuation orders after Santa Ana winds ignited two fires in Ventura and Los Angeles counties.
Return of Santa Ana winds bringing increased risk of fire to SoCal
A new red flag warning is being issued for most of Southern California as the Santa Ana winds return. The next few days will see an increased risk of fire as the winds sweep across dry brush. The red flag warning is being issued starting Wednesday at 2 a.
Thousands ordered to evacuate as powerful wind-fed wildfire burns homes in Southern California
With predicted gusts between 50 mph and 100 mph, and low humidity levels, parts of Southern California could experience “extreme and life-threatening" conditions.
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Wind-fanned wildfire burning out of control near Los Angeles
A wildfire fanned by powerful winds was burning out of control near Los Angeles on Wednesday, with scores of residents ...
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Los Angeles on High Alert for Wildfire Risk Amid Powerful Winds and Red Flag Warning
Los Angeles is on alert as a Wind Advisory and a Red Flag Warning signal the risk of high winds and wildfires.
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Dangerous Santa Ana Winds Trigger Red Flag Warnings Across Los Angeles, Ventura Counties
A severe Santa Ana wind event is unfolding across Los Angeles and Ventura counties, prompting a Particularly Dangerous ...
Ventura County fire fueled by powerful winds prompts evacuations
California was lashed by powerful winds Wednesday that fed a blaze northwest of Los Angeles. The rapidly expanding Mountain ...
Malibu Brush Fire Burns 2 Structures & 50 Acres Amid Dangerous Santa Ana Winds
At least two buildings have been damaged in a Malibu brush fire that is the product of dangerous Santa Ana winds, scorching ...
Wildfires consume 10,000 acres near Los Angeles forcing thousands to evacuate
It’s like trying to put out a blowtorch with a squirt gun,” Ventura County Fire Department Capt. Tony McHale said.
Whipping winds expected to bring 'extreme and life-threatening' fire conditions to Los Angeles
Monday's Santa Ana gusts were but a taste of what's to come later this week, says the National Weather Service, which has ...
Southern California fire moving 'dangerously fast' with 0% containment
On Wednesday, the National Weather Service issued a rare red flag warning for Los Angeles and Ventura Counties alerting of "extreme fire risk." ...