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California, how dry is southern

This Climatologist Predicted the Southern California Fires. Here’s How.

The UCLA climate scientist warned of the devastating blazes several days before they ignited. He discusses the conditions that prompted his prediction.

Times Union · 20h

How Santa Ana winds fueled the deadly fires in Southern California

The Santa Ana winds occur when there is high pressure to the east, in the Great Basin, and a low-pressure system off the coast. Air masses move from high pressure to low pressure, and the more extreme the difference in the pressure, the faster the winds blow. Topography also plays a role.

The Conversation on MSN · 20h

Southern California is extremely dry, and that’s fueling fires − maps show just how dry

Dry conditions across Southern California set the stage for a series of deadly wind-driven wildfires that burned thousands of homes and other structures in the Los Angeles area in early January 2025.

Los Angeles fires and a winter weather pattern on steroids

Yahoo · 1h

Los Angeles fires live updates: 10 killed, 10,000 structures destroyed as Palisades, Eaton and other wildfires continue to burn in California

The deadly wildfires roaring through Los Angeles County entered a fourth day on Friday. At least 10 people have been killed, about 150,000 are under mandatory evacuation orders and more than 10,000 homes and other structures have been destroyed,

KXTV-TV Sacramento on MSN · 1d

California Wildfires: Los Angeles fires and a winter weather pattern on steroids

University of Nevada Reno Associate Professor Dr. Neil Lareau explains how these winter fires are a wake-up call.

CBS News · 2h

Live Updates: Fires in California leave at least 10 dead, decimate Los Angeles area

The Palisades, Eaton, Hurst, Lidia and Kenneth fires are burning in Southern California, destroying more than 10,000 structures. Here are the latest updates.

3hon MSN

Palisades Fire devastates LA County, jumps in size as winds batter Southern California

Tens of thousands of people were forced to flee their homes as a brush fire in the Pacific Palisades grew to more than 20,400 ...

Los Angeles Wildfires: USC Trojans Matt Leinart Shares Message

There have been massive wildfires throughout the areas surrounding Los Angeles. With the powerful winds, the fire is spreading at a quick rate and is difficult ...

20h

Climatologist Daniel Swain Warned SoCal of “Extreme Fire Danger” Before the Catastrophic Blaze

Five questions with UCLA climate scientist Daniel Swain, who warned of “extreme fire danger” in Southern California days ...

PBS3d

Los Angeles residents flee fire fueled by potentially ‘life-threatening, destructive’ winds

Forecasters said "life-threatening, destructive" gusts could last for days while toppling trees and bringing extreme fire ...

1don MSN

‘As bad as it gets’: What started the wildfires raging across the Los Angeles area?

Fire officials are investigating what started multiple wildfires raging near Los Angeles. The Santa Ana winds are likely driving their rapid growth.

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