Santa Ana winds occur when air flows west from a region of high pressure over the dry Great Basin to lower pressure off the ...

Winds and unusually dry conditions played a crucial role in setting the stage for the extreme wildfires ravaging Los Angeles ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Any fire needs oxygen to grow and the wildfires in the Los Angeles area are no exception. The fires have ...

Here’s a look at the often-fierce winds that topple power lines and trees and can turn a spark into a raging wildfire.