California
ABC News (LOS ANGELES) — As strong winds in Southern California pick up further early on Tuesday, a “particularly dangerous situation” with a red flag warning will go into effect in western Los Angeles County and most of Ventura County, weather officials said. The warning begins at 4 a.m. local time. Winds are forecast to […]
ABC News (LOS ANGELES) — Weather officials have issued a “Particularly Dangerous Situation” red flag warning for western Los Angeles County and most of Ventura County beginning on Tuesday at 4 a.m. into Wednesday at noon, warning of a heightened fire risk even as crews rush to extinguish blazes tearing through the region. A new Santa Ana wind […]
KABC (LOS ANGELES) — There has been a reprieve from the strongest winds in Southern California over the past 24 hours, but winds are expected to pick up later Saturday into the night, raising the fire danger yet again. The fire outlook for Saturday is back at the “Critical” level for much of southern California […]
Photo by DAVID SWANSON/AFP via Getty Images (LOS ANGELES) — At least 10 people are believed to be dead — with the Los Angeles County sheriff saying he expects that number to rise — as devastating fires spread across Southern California amid dry and windy conditions, leaving officials scrambling to contain the historic destruction. Thousands […]
Apu Gomes/Getty Images (LOS ANGELES) — As devastating wildfires continue to spread across southern California, thousands of structures have been destroyed or damaged and at least five people have been killed. Residents and firefighters have suffered physical injuries, but doctors say the wildfires can also take a heavy mental health toll on civilians and first responders. “I […]
Photo by DAVID SWANSON/AFP via Getty Images (LOS ANGELES) — At least 10 people are believed to be dead — with the Los Angeles County sheriff saying he expects that number to rise — as devastating fires spread across Southern California amid dry and windy conditions, leaving officials scrambling to contain the historic destruction. Thousands […]
Photo by DAVID SWANSON/AFP via Getty Images (LOS ANGELES) — At least 10 people are believed to be dead — with the LA County sheriff saying he expects that number to rise — as a series of devastating fires grow uncontained across Southern California amid dry and windy conditions, leaving officials scrambling to contain the […]
Apu Gomes/Getty Images (LOS ANGELES) — A perfect storm of weather and climate conditions made the California wildfires nearly impossible to contain once they ignited, according to experts. In a typical fire management scenario, containing the fire by setting up a perimeter and trying to keep it from spreading further is often the first line […]
Kyle Grillot/Bloomberg via Getty Images (LOS ANGELES) — The multiple wildfires raging in California are being described by eyewitnesses as “apocalyptic.” While the cost in human suffering is immeasurable, it may take weeks or longer for the true economic toll to be realized. AccuWeather estimated $52 billion to $57 billion in damage as of Wednesday […]
Photo by DAVID SWANSON/AFP via Getty Images (LOS ANGELES) — At least five people are dead and many more are injured as a series of devastating fires grow uncontained across Southern California amid dry and windy conditions, leaving officials scrambling to contain the historic destruction. Thousands of firefighters are battling at least five sprawling wildfires […]