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Fierce winds and heightened risk of wildfires return to California
Windy weather and single-digit humidity that created dangerous bone dry conditions across the region are expected to linger . Fierce and gusty winds and a heightened risk of wildfire outbreaks ...The Guardian - 6h -
L.A. area braces for more high winds and heightened wildfire risk
The Palisades and Eaton wildfires continue burning in the Los Angeles area as Southern California prepares for increased fire danger.CBS News - 2h -
Southern California Is Threatened by More Damaging and Dangerous Winds
With more critical fire weather this week in Los Angeles, the National Weather Service once again issued one of its strongest warnings possible.The New York Times - 7h -
Powerful Santa Ana Winds Expected to Elevate Fire Risk in Southern California
Meteorologists said there was a chance the winds would be as severe as those that fueled the Palisades and Eaton fires, but that different locations would likely be affected.The New York Times - 1d -
California wildfires: containment improves as winds die down
Firefighters make progress with Palisades and Eaton fires in cooler weather but dry winds could return next week. Containment of the extensive wildfires in Los Angeles was improving as the ...The Guardian - 3d -
Latest weather forecast as California winds weaken
Winds are dying down in the Los Angeles area where multiple fires roar. While no rain is forecasted, conditions may be more favorable for fire mitigation efforts. CBS News' Elise Preston reports ...CBS News - 4d -
California wildfires: easing of extreme winds expected to strengthen efforts to put out blazes
National Weather Service says ‘wind siege has finally ended’ and forecasts higher humidity but warns high winds could return next week. The extreme winds behind the disastrous fires in Los ...The Guardian - 4d -
L.A. area winds weaken as wildfires burn
The Palisades and Eaton Fires have now burned nearly 40,000 acres. Weakening winds offer reprieve for fire crews as they continue to battle the deadly wildfires. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti has more.CBS News - 4d -
Reduced winds help firefighters battle intense California wildfires
Reduced winds are helping firefighters gain control of the intense wildfires in Southern California and they are hoping it will lead to more progress against the devastating blazes. NBC’s Morgan ...NBC News - 4d -
How wildfires increase financial risk for utility companies
As extreme blazes happen more frequently, the sector faces costly litigation and damages to infrastructureFinancial Times - 4d -
California fires weather forecast: Winds begin to relax, but forecast to return
The winds fueling fires in Southern California are beginning to relax, but the forecast calls for their return next week.ABC News - 4d -
Eye Opener: High winds threaten to spread wildfires even further into California neighborhoods
Another day of fear and anxiety in Southern California as high winds threaten to spread deadly wildfires even further into neighborhoods. Also, a tense confirmation hearing for Pete Hegseth, ...CBS News - 5d -
Small-cap stocks face heightened risk with rate cuts in question, warns BofA
The recent selloff in small-cap stocks left the Russell 2000 index in correction territory.MarketWatch - 6d -
California officials give update on wildfires, looting as area braces for more high winds
Authorities in California gave an update Monday on the wildfires that have scorched much of the Los Angeles area and the looting that has ensued in some places. More high winds are expected as ...CBS News - Jan. 13 -
California wildfire victims return home to find only smoldering remains
Many California wildfire victims are unable to return to what's left of their homes, but those who have made it back often only find smoldering remains. CBS News' Elise Preston discovered a ...CBS News - Jan. 13 -
What to know about health risks from California wildfire smoke
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss growing air quality concerns in Southern California as the wildfires continue to burn.CBS News - Jan. 13 -
At least 24 dead in California wildfires as high winds expected to pick up again
The Los Angeles area remains on high alert as wind gusts up to 70 mph are expected this week, continuing to fuel the wildfires that have killed at least 24 people. There are nearly 5,000 fire ...CBS News - Jan. 13 -
WATCH: Extreme winds return to fire zone in Los Angeles
ABC News’ Ginger Zee has the latest on the extreme wind warnings in Southern California.ABC News - Jan. 13 -
At least 24 people dead in California wildfires with more high winds in forecast
The death toll from the wildfires that have scorched Los Angeles County has risen to at least 24. More high winds are in the forecast, threatening to fan flames further. CBS News correspondent ...CBS News - Jan. 13 -
High winds expected to return in LA, threatening new round of fires
Powerful Santa Ana winds are expected to intensify in the coming days, with gusts potentially reaching 70 miles per hour, further complicating efforts to contain severe wildfires in Southern ...NBC News - Jan. 13 -
Wildfire death toll surges to 24 as firefighters brace for more fierce winds in Los Angeles
The National Weather Service issued red flag warnings for severe fire conditions through Wednesday.The Hill - Jan. 13 -
Dangerous wind gusts forecasted as LA wildfires rage on
NBC’s Angie Lassman tracks the latest forecast for Southern California including the expected return of the dangerous Santa Ana winds.NBC News - Jan. 12 -
Powerful Santa Ana winds set to return as wildfires continue to rage
Powerful Santa Ana winds are set to pick up again, making it challenging for firefighters to gain control of the severe wildfires in southern California. Meanwhile, a winter storm is bringing cold ...NBC News - Jan. 10 -
See how large the California wildfires are
See how large the wildfires have become. The Palisades Fire is already larger than the land size of Providence, Rhode Island.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
MAGA Is Blaming DEI for the California Wildfires
Rather than months without rain or the effects of climate change, figures like Elon Musk and Donald Trump Jr. are pointing to a familiar scapegoat as entire neighborhoods burn.Wired - Jan. 9 -
California wildfire forecast: LA under critical fire risk with gusty winds forecast
High pressure is building from the north and that will help to tighten the pressure gradient over southern California, producing more gusty winds.ABC News - Jan. 9 -
WATCH: Wildfire scientist on cause of Southern California wildfires
Wildfire scientist and fire ecologist Chad Hanson discusses the factors that led to the historic and devastating Southern California wildfires and how climate change played a role.ABC News - Jan. 8 -
What are the Santa Ana winds fueling wildfires in Southern California?
Santa Ana winds coupled with dry conditions have created the perfect storm for the fires to spread.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Wildfires in Southern California
Plus, we explain why Facebook is getting rid of fact-checking.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
First-hand account of unrelenting winds fueling Southern California wildfires
CBS News Los Angeles reporter Tom Wait reports on the ferocious winds that have been fueling the devastating wildfires burning in Southern California.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
California fire forecast: Wind speeds remain high as wildfires rage
A damaging Santa Ana wind event was peaking early Wednesday and was expected to stay strong through early afternoon.ABC News - Jan. 8 -
What are Santa Ana winds and how are they fuelling the wildfires?
What's behind the Santa Ana winds and why are they so destructive?BBC News - Jan. 8 -
Fast-moving wildfire destroys homes as strong winds hit southern California
Fire quickly consumed hundreds of acres in the Pacific Palisades, an affluent community north of Santa Monica. Follow live: Wildfire billowed by ‘life threatening’ windstorm sweeps southern ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Wildfire surrounds Palisades Charter High School in Southern California as winds fuel flames
The Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles is facing a wildfire fueled by high winds. CBS News Los Angeles' Jasmine Viel reports that the Palisades Charter High School is surrounded by ...CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Strong winds fuel rapidly expanding wildfires in Southern California
A combination of hurricane-force winds and dry vegetation is fueling wildfires that are rapidly spreading in Southern California. Thousands have had to evacuate, some forced to abandon their cars ...CBS News - Jan. 7 -
More dangerous winds expected in California
As wildfires continue to spread in Southern California, the worst of the heavy winds haven't even arrived. Lonnie Quinn takes a look at what comes next.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Wind-driven fires erupt in Southern California
A rapidly spreading wildfire threatened homes and forced thousands to evacuate in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles. Driven by powerful Santa Ana winds, the fire was one of several that ...NBC News - Jan. 7 -
KNBC coverage of L.A. wildfires, driven by powerful winds
Watch live KNBC coverage as multiple wildfires are engulfing the Los Angeles area, prompting mandatory evacuations and leaving millions of people under red flag warnings.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Dangerous winds fueling California wildfires
NBC News' Chase Cain reports on the heavy smoke seen over Pacific Palisades, Calif., while meteorologist Bill Karins details the path of the strong winds.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Fires Break Out Across Southern California Amid Fierce Winds
The region’s utility company said it was prepared to cut power to more than 400,000 customers to try to prevent more blazes.The New York Times - Jan. 7