How Santa Ana winds fueled the deadly fires in Southern California
The Santa Ana winds are dry, powerful winds that blow down the mountains toward the Southern California coast. The region sees about 10 Santa Ana wind events a year on average, typically occurring from fall into January. When conditions are dry, as they are right now, these winds can become a severe fire hazard.
Hurricane force winds are fanning the flames of the Southern California wildfires. What are Santa Ana winds?
At least five wildfires are ravaging Southern California, and the three largest have already killed at least five people, burned tens of thousands of acres and prompted the evacuation of an estimated 179,
Firefighters welcomed a break Saturday morning from the dangerous Santa Ana winds. But the reprieve will only be measured in ...
Only light breezes were fanning the flames, but the National Weather Service warned that locally strong Santa Ana winds could ...
Multiple wildfires are causing devastation in the greater Los Angeles area, destroying homes, businesses and landscapes. Before-and-after images show how the blazes have affected the city. The ...
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