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Calmer winds aid firefighters in Los Angeles

Winds Begin to Subside in Los Angeles Area as Firefighters Battle Devastating Blazes

Ferocious winds that drove the flames and led to chaotic evacuations have calmed somewhat and are not expected to be as powerful during the day, possibly allowing firefighters to make progress reining in blazes that have hopscotched across the sprawling region,

Associated Press · 10h

Los Angeles wildfires live updates: Winds expected to strengthen as firefighters battle to control blazes

Fires continue to rage across the Los Angeles area, prompting power outages, evacuation orders and curfews. The Palisades, Eaton, Hurst and Sunset fires have collectively consumed around 45 square miles.

Reuters on MSN · 5h

Los Angeles wildfires devour thousands of homes even as fierce winds ease

By Jorge Garcia and Rollo Ross LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -Two massive wildfires menacing Los Angeles from the east and west devoured nearly 10,000 homes and other structures, burning into a third night on Thursday even as the fierce winds eased and gave firefighters a welcome but temporary respite.

Santa Ana winds are not over. Here’s a timeline

USA TODAY on MSN · 16h

Los Angeles forecast warns of more fire danger from Santa Ana winds

Red Flag Warnings remain in effect through Friday evening for much of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, the National Weather Service said.

NBC News on MSN · 14h

What makes the Santa Ana winds so destructive?

The Santa Ana winds become particularly dangerous when combined with other climate conditions such as drought, which increases the risk of wildfires like the ones currently raging in the Los Angeles area.

BBC · 1d

What are Santa Ana winds and how are they fuelling LA wildfires?

Santa Ana winds can bring disruptive impacts to daily life in Los Angeles and parts of southern California, but when coupled with wildfires they can escalate the situation rapidly, causing the fires to take hold and spread at great speed.

Fires in California decimate Los Angeles area, leave apocalyptic scenes: Live Updates

The Palisades, Eaton, Hurst, Lidia, Kenneth and Sunset fires are burning in Southern California, forcing tens of thousands of people to evacuate. Here are the latest updates.

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California wildfire forecast: Los Angeles under critical fire risk with gusty winds, extreme dry conditions

High pressure is building from the north and that will help to tighten the pressure gradient over southern California, ...

Universal Studios Hollywood Theme Park, Magic Mountain Closed Today Amid Fierce Los Angeles Wildfires, Extreme Winds

Universal Studios Hollywood will be closed Wednesday amid the wildfires and high winds that continue to ravage the Los ...

19h

Los Angeles wildfires in photos: Multiple blazes rage across the city, leaving a path of destruction

“Star Wars” actor Mark Hamill and Oscar winner Jamie Lee Curtis are among those whose homes are at risk as fires continue to ...

Mandatory evacuations in place as new brush fire flares in Los Angeles

Mandatory evacuations have been ordered in the Bell Canyon area of Los Angeles following a pop-up brush fire. NBC News' Jacob ...

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