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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.
L.A. Fires Live Updates: Progress in Southern California containment efforts as winds weaken
Fires across the Los Angeles area have killed at least 27 people. The Palisades and Eaton wildfires continue to burn in ...
L.A. Sees ‘Light at the End of the Tunnel’ in Wildfire Fight
Powerful winds that fueled the rapid spread of blazes have diminished, removing the immediate threat of dangerous fire ...
In 2023 memo, L.A. fire chief warned of ‘significant’ gap in wildfire defense
In a memo that has not been previously reported, chief told city fire commissioners that L.A. relied almost entirely on ...
What are the Santa Ana winds that are fueling the L.A. wildfires? When will they die down?
The Santa Ana winds fanning wildfires that have killed at least 25 people in Southern California and destroyed more than ...
L.A.’s fire chief generated controversy — and fierce loyalty — while the city burned
Critics of Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley — a gay woman leading an overwhelmingly male department — call her a “DEI ...
Crews make progress on LA fires as winds finally subside: Friday live updates
Though dangerous fire weather conditions have eased, officials warned of other potential risks in impacted neighborhoods.
12 hours of fire that decimated Altadena: 'I'm going to lose half of my town'
Radio reports reveal the scramble to contain the Eaton fire as it exploded from a 10-acre brush fire to a devastating ...
‘Are u OK?’: Angelenos share their text exchanges amid wildfire devastation
‘Are u OK?’: Angelenos share their text exchanges amid wildfire devastation As blazes engulfed Los Angeles last week, phones ...
In the smoke and chaos of the Eaton fire, a photographer finds a compassionate moment
AP photographer Ethan Swope captured evacuating residents and staff at a healthcare and wellness center, as the Eaton Fire ...
Los Angeles Fire Chief Faces Calls for Resignation
As a disastrous fire continues to burn on the city’s west side, some are calling Chief Kristin Crowley to account: Why wasn’t ...
Los Angeles residents grapple with long recovery as firefighters make gains in wildfire battle
As weather conditions improve and firefighters make progress in containing the Los Angeles wildfires, hazards remain at the site of each blaze. Follow for live updates.