Santa Ana Winds Fuel Extreme Fire Danger as Wildfires Burn Across Southern California

100,000 Edison customers lose power as Southern California braces for peak of Santa Ana winds

LOS ANGELES — Fire crews across Southern California were on full alert Friday as they braced for the most extreme window of Santa Ana winds forecast in the ongoing red flag event. Crews continued to battle two fires that ignited…

POLITICS: Santa Ana winds return to LA — but have officials learned anything?

In arid Southern California, the Santa Ana winds always whisper a warning. If a fire’s ignited, the gusts can spread it far and wide — fast.  A familiar wind event has gripped the region this week; Red Flag Warnings, which signify extreme fire risk, are in effect through Saturday.  In arid Southern California, the Santa Ana winds always whisper a warning. AP If a fire’s ignited, the gusts can spread it far and wide — fast.  Getty Images A famili…

Santa Ana winds fuel extreme fire danger as wildfires burn across Southern California

Powerful Santa Ana winds, soaring temperatures and dangerously dry conditions are fueling extreme fire danger across Southern California on Friday, as firefighters battle multiple wildfires and forecasters warn that gusts could reach 90 mph in some areas. Red Flag Warnings remain in effect across much of Los Angeles and Ventura counties until 8 p.m. Saturday, [...]

LA faces ‘critical’ fire danger, electricity cutoffs ahead of forecast Santa Ana winds

The first fierce dry winds of California’s Santa Ana season are forecast to make landfall on Thursday and Friday, prompting officials to warn residents about the high potential for wildfire. The National Weather Service issued multiple red flag warnings for communities throughout the state, while communities in Los Angeles’ northwest, including Santa Clarita, Thousand Oaks and Simi Valley, were put under “critical” fire danger. The warnings were…