Winds have picked up and are expected to continue through Tuesday morning, raising the risk of new wildfires sparking
New wildfires in Southern California have forced evacuations and are stoking fresh fears in the hard-hit region, although firefighters made significant progress hemming in one of the blazes. Most Read from BloombergWhat Happened to Hanging Out on the Street?
Dangerous winds returned to Southern California on Tuesday as firefighters battled new fires amid dry conditions while two major blazes burned for a third week in the Los Angeles area...
Strong Santa Ana winds returned to Southern California on Tuesday sparking several new fires in San Diego just two weeks after blazes killed 27 people in LA. | ITV National News
A second day of windy and dry conditions is in store for Southern California. Winds have picked up and are expected to continue through Tuesday morning, raising the risk of
Cooler, wet weather is forecast to bring moisture to the parched landscape and reduce the fire threat. But heavy rainfall could also trigger flash floods in burn scars.
The high winds, paired with the extremely dry conditions in Los Angeles, provide the perfect fuel for another round of massive wildfires. “The conditions are ripe for explosive fire growth should a fire start,
Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley said that the fire department has deployed all available resources and positioned fire patrols and engines in high-risk areas across Los Angeles.
At least 27 people have died after the Palisades and Eaton fires broke out at the start of January, with dozens missing and thousands of buildings destroyed.
The fire was reported around 2:20 p.m. Thursday in the Otay Mountains of San Diego's South Bay near the border.
The Palisades and Eaton wildfires also continue burning in the Los Angeles area, leaving parts of Southern California with devastating fire damage.