At least 24 dead in Los Angeles wildfires

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California wildfire live updates: Los Angeles area on alert as high winds fan flames
Fanned by strong winds, the wildfires have killed at least 24 people and swept through 40,000 acres in the Greater Los Angeles area.
How Dangerous Winds Fuel Los Angeles Wildfires
Containing wildfires—never mind extinguishing them—in parched and windy conditions can be monstrously difficult. Dry vegetation is rocket fuel for blazes and wind both feeds the flames and spreads the embers. “The winds are like pointing an air blower at a fireplace,” says Gershunov, “except it’s not contained and it’s on a much larger scale.”
Los Angeles wildfires: Returning Santa Ana winds threaten to expand deadly blazes
Dangerous Santa Ana winds are expected to return to the Los Angeles area this week, potentially fueling the growth of new and existing wildfires, according to FOX Weather.
24 people dead in Palisades and Eaton fires as Los Angeles braces for more high winds, red flag weather
Mandatory evacuations for more than 100,000 people remain in place for the wildfires, which started Jan. 7 amid a powerful windstorm that forecasters warned would be the worst the region has seen in more than a decade.
Firefighters prepare for strong winds that could fuel Los Angeles fire growth
By CHRISTOPHER WEBER, JULIE WATSON and JOHN SEEWER LOS ANGELES (AP) — A beefed-up firefighting force was staged around Los Angeles to attack flare-ups or new blazes and anxious residents
Los Angeles firefighters hold the line despite extreme conditions
Firefighters on Tuesday held the line against two massive wildfires that have ravaged parts of Los Angeles for the past week, even as desert winds and a parched landscape presented extremely hazardous conditions.
Strong winds forecast for Los Angeles threaten area's fight against fires
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Additional water tankers and scores of firefighters arrived at the Los Angeles area on Monday ahead of fierce winds that were forecast to return and threaten the progress made so far on two massive infernos that have destroyed thousands of homes and killed at least 24 people.
Los Angeles wildfires: At least 24 killed as returning winds threaten to undo progress
Crews are still battling deadly wildfires that broke out nearly a week ago in Los Angeles, with wind and dry conditions hampering the effort. Follow for live updates.
24 dead as Los Angeles fires leave destruction, devastation in wake; strong winds expected this week
Firefighters scrambled Sunday to make further progress against wildfires that have destroyed thousands of homes and killed 24 people in the Los Angeles area as forecasters again warned of dangerous weather with the return of strong winds this week.
Warnings of 'fast-moving fire' after Los Angeles gets brief wind reprieve: Updates
Officials are bracing for the return of fierce Santa Ana winds as they try to contain large blazes in the Los Angeles area.
Los Angeles Fire Chief Says Crews 'On Edge' Amid New Wind Warning
The extreme red flag warning goes into place overnight and ends Wednesday afternoon, the National Weather Service says.
California fires weather forecast: 'Dangerous' wind situation begins early Tuesday
The strongest gusts are expected Tuesday morning and early afternoon, which will then be followed by a break in the evening.
Los Angeles wildfires latest: An additional 84,000 people could be ordered to evacuate, officials warn
Strong winds over the next day will create dangerous conditions as several major wildfires continue to burn in the Los ...
California fires live updates: Firefighters still battle Los Angeles, Ventura blazes as ‘particularly dangerous’ winds warning in effect
The return of strong Santa Ana winds, with gusts over 60 mph will persist through Wednesday morning, according to the ...