Winds picking up in Southern California and at least 2 new fires break out
Winds picked up on Tuesday in Southern California and at least a couple of new wildfires broke out as firefighters remained on alert in extreme fire weather two weeks after two major blazes started that are still burning in the Los Angeles area.
Update: High wind warning affecting Southern California until Friday afternoon
The National Weather Service issued an updated high wind warning at 7:24 a.m. on Friday in effect until 2 p.m. The warning is for Santa Clarita Valley, Santa Susana Mountains, 5 Freeway corridor
Southern California faces renewed fire threat due to expected increase in Santa Ana winds
National Weather Service offices across Southern California are warning residents of an increase in weather conditions that are conducive to rapid fire growth. Meteorologists are most concerned about conditions from Monday afternoon through Wednesday morning when winds will be at their peak and relative humidity will be low.
California Wildfires: Howling winds increase the danger as new blazes burn near San Diego.
The blaze has burned just over 14,000 acres near Pasadena. It is 87% contained. Claire Moses Firefighters quickly controlled a fire Monday afternoon in Poway, Calif., about 23 miles from San Diego. But new fires ignited Tuesday,
Southern California Faces Heightened Wildfire Risk Amid Strong Winds
Firefighters in Southern California swiftly tackled several brush fires on Monday, as gusty Santa Ana winds swept across the region, exacerbating wildfire risks. The National Weather Service issued a "particularly dangerous situation" warning for parts of Los Angeles,
California Fires Live Tracker: Map shows Los Angeles Wind Forecast
High winds are expected through Wednesday, increasing the risk of fires spreading once more around Southern California.
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New Wildfire Erupts in Ventura County, CA, Riverbed
CAL FIRE officers said fueled by strong gusts, the fire quickly grew and challenged Ventura County firefighters.