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 California. TODAY’s Al Roker tracks the forecast.
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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 - 5h -
LA fires death toll rises to 24 as high winds expected
The dry Santa Ana winds are expected to pick up overnight and continue to cause problems until Wednesday.BBC News - 14h -
LA wildfires: death toll rises to 24 as winds threaten further destruction
More than 1,800 structures destroyed as Eaton and Palisades fires still less than 30% contained. Wildfires live updates Key takeaways The death toll from the Eaton and Palisades fires ...The Guardian - 18h -
Fires threaten more neighbourhoods as LA death toll rises to 16
Emergency services battle on multiple fronts as blazes force evacuation of upscale Brentwood and Bel AirFinancial Times - 1d -
California fires weather forecast: Strong winds expected to increase fire danger
There has been a reprieve from the strongest winds in southern California, but winds are expected to pick up later into tonight, raising the fire danger.ABC News - 2d -
Residents return to burned homes as LA fires rage on
Families are assessing the damage to their properties and communities as some of the fires are 0% contained.BBC News - 3d -
Extreme drought, high winds helped spark the California fires
High winds intersecting with historic drought levels are contributing to the dangerous conditions that sparked the multiple fires raging in the Los Angeles area. Dr. Helen Holmlund, an assistant ...CBS News - 4d -
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 - 5d -
Lions HC Dan Campbell expects David Montgomery to return for divisional round
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Red flag alerts across L.A. as wildfire death toll rises to at least 24
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