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.
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.
‘Particularly dangerous situation’ brewing in Southern California as high winds create extreme fire risk
Fire officials warned of a "particularly dangerous situation" in LA and Ventura Counties, the highest threat level. LOS ANGELES (CN) — High winds raked much of California and spurred a handful of wildfires Wednesday, including one in the wealthy seaside enclave of Malibu.
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.
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.
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.
Thousands ordered to evacuate as ‘dangerously fast’ wildfire burns near Los Angeles
A “dangerously fast” wildfire fanned by hurricane-strength winds was burning out of control near Los Angeles on Wednesday, with thousands of residents ordered to evacuate and some taken to the ...
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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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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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
Los Angeles Faces a ‘Particularly Dangerous Situation’ for Wildfire Weather
Forecasters in California are using some of their strongest language to warn that windy conditions may help fires spread this ...
Wildfire whipped by Santa Ana winds breaks out in Malibu near Pepperdine
A wind-whipped wildfire is tearing through parched brush in the coastal city of Malibu near Pepperdine University on ...
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 ...