L.A. Fires Live Updates: "Extremely critical fire weather" forecast for Southern California
Fires across the Los Angeles area have killed at least 25 people. The Palisades and Eaton wildfires are still burning in Southern California.
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Southern California is extremely dry, and that’s fueling fires − maps show just how dry | Opinion
In early January, the soil moisture in much of Southern California was in the bottom 2% of historical records for that day in the region. That’s extremely low.
Another round of powerful, dry winds to raise wildfire risk across Southern California
Forecasters warned Southern California could see a “life-threatening, destructive” windstorm this week, as powerful gusts and dropped humidity levels raise the risk for wildfires in parched areas still recovering from a recent destructive blaze.
What happened on Tuesday, Jan. 14 during the Eaton, Palisades firestorms in Southern California
Coverage of the Eaton and Palisades fires, including stories about the unprecedented losses, issues firefighters faced and the winds.
Areas in Southern California remain under evacuation orders as fires continue
A total of 24 people are dead, according to the Los Angeles County Coroner, and thousands of structures were destroyed as areas affected by the Los Angeles wildfires remain under evacuation orders due to life-threatening conditions.
Southern California faces new wildfire warnings as near hurricane-force winds regain strength
Southern California residents are facing dire new wildfire warnings and power shutoffs while they prepare to flee at a moment’s notice as fire-fueling winds blasted across the scarred landscape
Increasing winds bring extreme fire danger to Southern California Wednesday
Strong Santa Ana winds on Wednesday will bring another afternoon of extreme fire danger to Southern California, which two deadly blazes have already ravaged. “Right now we’re seeing the winds starting to increase.
A national, nonpartisan study of the Los Angeles fires could improve planning for future disasters
– Two national reviews – one by a blue-ribbon commission and the other by the National Academy of Engineering and National Research Council – investigated the 2010 BP Deepwater Horizon explosion and ...
What hazards will remain in Southern California after the wildfires subside?
While the end to the fire danger is not yet in sight, experts say the hazards that will remain in its wake will be severe.
Maps show how dry Southern California is, as L.A. wildfires burn
When the air is warm and dry, transpiration and evaporation also suck water out of the plants and soil. That leaves dry ...
Why are winter wildfires happening in Southern California?
Experts explain why Southern California is experiencing its most devastating winter wildfires in decades and what this could ...
How hydroclimate whiplash contributed to the severity of California wildfires
Hydroclimate whiplash -- the rapid shift between wet and dry conditions -- likely contributed to the severity of the ...
Officials Warn of ‘Devastating Loss’ as Southern California Wildfires Burn Out of Control
Parts of Santa Monica were ordered to be evacuated as fast-moving flames destroyed homes along the coast in Los Angeles.
Fire hydrants ran dry in Southern California just when they were needed most
The water system used to fight the Palisades fire in Los Angeles buckled under the demands of what turned out to be the most ...
Debunking 5 claims about the California wildfires
As firefighters continue to battle the flames, misinformation about California's response to the fires is spreading with the same speed as the fires themselves.
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Harvey running back Shahn Alston commits to Southern California
Shahn Alston is taking his talents to the west coast. A junior from Harvey and one of the top junior running backs in the nation in his class, Alston verbally committed to the the University of ...