Southern California's winds weakening; at least 25 dead, 26 missing amid wildfires
Fires across the Los Angeles area have killed at least 25 people. The Palisades and Eaton fires continue to burn in Southern California.
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.
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 mean for the future of fire seasons.
Maps show how dry Southern California is, as L.A. wildfires burn
Dry vegetation helped fuel the fires that spread through the Los Angeles area, burning tens of thousands of acres.
Southern California is extremely dry, and that’s fueling fires − maps show just how dry
Southern California started out the 2024-25 water year pretty dry. The region got some rain from an atmospheric river in November, but not much. After that, most of the atmospheric rivers that hit the West Coast from October into January veered northward into Washington, Oregon and Northern California instead.
Here's how to help wildfire victims as California blazes explode in size
Strong Santa Ana winds are fueling multiple wildfires across Southern California, forcing thousands of residents to flee from their homes.
L.A. Fires: Progress in Southern California containment efforts as winds weaken
Fires across the Los Angeles area have killed more than two dozen people. Weaker winds enabled firefighters to make inroads containing the Palisades and Eaton fires.
Locals step up to support the front lines battling wildfires in Southern California
Crews have come in from all over the country and Mexico to prevent further destruction. While they’re holding it down on the front lines, others are now stepping up to pitch in.
How the Southern California wildfires are impacting Hollywood
The wildfires have devastated Southern California, burning more than 40,000 acres, and destroying 12,000+ structures. The blaze has also had severe ripple effects on the economy, including one of Southern California's most prominent industries: entertainment.
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Southern California faces the most extreme ‘whiplash’ in the U.S. Here’s what that means
Extreme Santa Ana winds whipped flames across Los Angeles County last week, with gusts catapulting embers across tinder-dry landscapes and spreading devastating wildfires across the region. The ...
How climate whiplash contributed to the severity of the California fires
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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.
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Opinion: Expect California's Housing Crisis to Get Worse After the Wildfires
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USC To Accept 3-Year Indian Bachelor's Degrees As Equivalent To U.S. Four-Year Degree Starting Summer 2025
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