This Climatologist Predicted the Southern California Fires. Here’s How.
The UCLA climate scientist warned of the devastating blazes several days before they ignited. He discusses the conditions that prompted his prediction.
Southern California is extremely dry, and that’s fueling fires − maps show just how dry
Southern California started out the 2024-25 water year pretty dry. The region got some rain from an atmospheric river in November, but not much. After that, most of the atmospheric rivers that hit the West Coast from October into January veered northward into Washington, Oregon and Northern California instead.
How Santa Ana winds fueled the deadly fires in Southern California
Jon Keeley, a research ecologist in California with the U.S. Geological Survey and adjunct professor at UCLA, explains what causes extreme winds like this in Southern California, and why they create such a dangerous fire risk.
Why are winter wildfires happening in Southern California?
Experts explain why Southern California is experiencing its most devastating winter wildfires in decades and what this could mean for the future of fire seasons.
Next Santa Ana wind event expected in Southern California as fires continue to burn
Although the strongest wind gusts have passed through the Southern California region, another "traditional Santa Ana wind event" will move in Thursday night.
Oregon sends firefighter teams to fight destructive Southern California wildfires
As devastating, out-of-control wildfires continue to tear through the Los Angeles area, destroying homes and leaving thousands without power, Oregon is mobilizing 12 teams of firefighters to head down to Southern California to assist in combatting the flames.
Here’s how to help those impacted by the wildfires across Southern California
As devasting wildfires continue to burn Southern California, residents and organizations are stepping up to provide aid to those affected.
Northern California, Arizona firefighters deployed to assist with trio of Southern California fires
Firefighting crews from Northern California and Arizona have been deployed to assist with the trio of devastating wildfires currently raging in Southern California.
Arizona sends resources to battle California wildfires
Arizona resources has been sent out to assist as multiple wildfires burn through heavily populated areas of southern California.
Arizona and Northern California sending firefighters, resources to help with SoCal fires
With three massive fires continuing to rage in Southern California, crews from both Arizona and Northern California have been deployed to assist with the ongoing firefights. Mike Rogers reports.
Palisades Fire devastates LA County, jumps in size as winds batter Southern California
Tens of thousands of people were forced to flee their homes as a brush fire in the Pacific Palisades grew to nearly 20,000 ...
Climatologist Daniel Swain Warned SoCal of “Extreme Fire Danger” Before the Catastrophic Blaze
Five questions with UCLA climate scientist Daniel Swain, who warned of “extreme fire danger” in Southern California days ...
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New Louisville QB Miller Moss says his family home destroyed by California fires
Moss said he would be “putting something together” to help with the relief in the coming weeks and and would welcome any ...
From flooding rain to unmitigated wildfire: Why California is ground zero for disasters
Eleven months ago, the Los Angeles area was under water. Nearly a foot of rain fell in just a couple of days in early ...
Southern California’s wildfire smoke is full of toxic chemicals. Here are the major health risks to residents
Five major fires spanning nearly 14,000 acres have engulfed California's most populous city, marking the most destructive ...
California wildfires: Water supply becomes flashpoint in Trump-Newsom fight
The blazes burning across the Los Angeles region are not only devastating property and lives, but also fueling political ...
Southern California fire weather expected to linger. What does that mean for air quality?
After the fires get under control, wind could help push some particles out of the air, as will gravity with some larger ...
Officials Warn of ‘Devastating Loss’ as Southern California Wildfires Burn Out of Control
Parts of Santa Monica were ordered to be evacuated as fast-moving flames destroyed homes along the coast in Los Angeles.
Deadly wildfires surge in size in Southern California and force more evacuations
The Palisades fire has spread to more than 15,800 acres, while the Eaton fire now burns 10,600 acres, more than quintuple its size Wednesday morning. At least five people have died.