Epic events like the Southern California wildfires do not have a singular cause. While we don’t yet know the official causes of the fires, we do know that the weather and climate conditions when they started made for a perfect storm for the rapid spread of the flames.
A big weather pattern change could bring up to 3 inches of rain to parts of Southern California, a needed respite from the extremely dry weather that has fueled numerous wildfires throughout the area.
Critical fire weather conditions continued for areas of Southern California on Wednesday, continuing weeks of wildfires that have wreaked havoc. Red flag warnings were in effect until Thursday ...
Like other recent wildfires in Southern California, it was fueled by critical fire weather due to relentless winds and low humidity. Red flag warnings in Los Angeles and Ventura counties were ...
The president has had harsh words for state and local leaders in California amid the deadly blazes. He recently suggested that any federal aid could come with strings. President Donald Trump is ...
An aerial view of utility trucks parked near homes destroyed in the Palisades Fire as wildfires cause damage and loss through the LA region on January 13, 2025 in Pacific Palisades, California.
Like other recent wildfires in Southern California, it was fueled by relentless winds and low humidity. New blazes cropped up in San Diego County this week, including one showing "extreme fire ...
Twenty-eight people have died across the Los Angeles area. Officials have said the true death toll isn’t known as the fires continue to burn.
Fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, a series of ferocious wildfires erupted the second week of January and roared across the Los Angeles area.
Associate Professor Kevin Rozario discusses origin of and response to California wildfires
Some of those emotions may lead people to question their future and their safety. “Some people may come out of the experience thinking the world is a much more dangerous place and find dangers lurking everywhere, which changes their mindset of whether it’s safe to live a normal life,” Moser says.