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L.A. Fires Live Updates: "Particularly dangerous" winds warning yet again for Southern California

Fires across the Los Angeles area have killed at least 25 people. The Palisades and Eaton wildfires continue to burn out of control in Southern California.

The New York Times · 8d

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. Winds were picking up overnight, potentially fueling the fires.

Chicago Tribune · 1d

Millions under extreme fire weather alert as strong winds lash Southern California

A beefed-up firefighting force was staged around Los Angeles to attack flare-ups or new blazes and anxious residents prepared for more fire danger as winds began to build Tuesday, a week after two

Southern California, wildfire

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How hydroclimate whiplash contributed to the severity of California wildfires

Hydroclimate whiplash -- the rapid shift between wet and dry conditions -- likely contributed to the severity of the wildfires in Southern California, experts say.

CBS News · 5d

Maps show how dry Southern California is, as L.A. wildfires burn

When the air is warm and dry, transpiration and evaporation also suck water out of the plants and soil. That leaves dry vegetation that can provide fuel for flying embers to spread wildfires, as the Los Angeles area saw in early January.

Yahoo · 17h

California wildfires lead to air quality concerns

Wildfires destroying thousands of structures across Southern California have lead to dangerous things like asbestos and lead paint in the air. Hear are some tips on how to protect yourself from poor air quality in the wake of the Palisades and Eaton fires.

2dOpinion

Southern California is extremely dry, and that’s fueling fires − maps show just how dry | Opinion

In early January, the soil moisture in much of Southern California was in the bottom 2% of historical records for that day in ...

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USC in limbo with California fires still burning

The fires in California continue to devastate. All the while, players from the University of Southern California came into ...

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What hazards will remain in Southern California after the wildfires subside?

While the end to the fire danger is not yet in sight, experts say the hazards that will remain in its wake will be severe.

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 ...

Another round of powerful, dry winds to raise wildfire risk across Southern California

Forecasters warned Southern California could see a “life-threatening, destructive” windstorm this week, as powerful gusts and ...

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Harvey running back Shahn Alston commits to Southern California

Shahn Alston is taking his talents to the west coast. A junior from Harvey and one of the top junior running backs in the nation in his class, Alston verbally committed to the the University of ...

A national, nonpartisan study of the Los Angeles fires could improve planning for future disasters

– Two national reviews – one by a blue-ribbon commission and the other by the National Academy of Engineering and National Research Council – investigated the 2010 BP Deepwater Horizon explosion and ...

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What happened on Tuesday, Jan. 14 during the Eaton, Palisades firestorms in Southern California

Coverage of the Eaton and Palisades fires, including stories about the unprecedented losses, issues firefighters faced and ...

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