Wildfire risk spikes with high temps as winds whip up in Southern California

Los Angeles soars to 97 degrees as Santa Ana winds raise fire risk

Santa Ana winds, also known as offshore winds, blow dry air from inland areas toward the coast, pulling moisture from trees and brush and making them more flammable.

SoCal Edison equipment 'likely' to be cause of Eaton Fire, CEO says

The president and CEO of Edison International said it is "likely" that Southern California Edison's equipment could be found as the cause of the Eaton Fire in Altadena.

Officials issue warning as wildfire risk increases across US region: 'Make preparations'

Summer seems to be lingering in southern California with only a little more than a month before the start of meteorological winter.  But sunny skies are the least of everyone's worries. The combination of unusual heat, dry conditions, and gusty winds is creating critical fire weather across the region. More than 18 million people in areas away from the coast are under heat advisories. From Los Angeles to San Diego, temperatures climbed between 1…

Wildfire risk spikes with high temps as winds whip up in Southern California

An autumn heat wave accompanied by gusty winds raised the wildfire risk for Southern California, with forecasters warning that grass and brush are still dangerously dry despite recent rains.

Fire crews pre-deployed as red flag warning hits Southern California

With the first Santa Ana wind event of the season bringing increased fire danger to a warm and dry Southern California this week, Gov. Gavin Newsom has decided to send additional firefighting resources to the region. The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services approved the pre-deployment of 129 firefighting personnel and equipment to Los Angeles and Ventura counties, the Governor's Press Office announced on Tuesday. "This predeploymen…

Santa Ana winds and soaring temperatures raise fire concerns in Southern California

The forecast brings the triple threat of hot temperatures, low humidity and Santa Ana winds.