Southern California Is Dangerously Dry for This Time of Year
Southern California is extremely dry right now, with huge portions of the region having seen less than a quarter-inch of rain in the last eight months. The landscape is parched and vegetation is withered, making the area dangerously susceptible to burning, an unusual situation for January.
3 reasons California's wildfires got so dangerous so fast
The three areas impacted by the raging wildfires have one thing in common: They sit at the edges of mountain regions the Santa Ana winds whip through.
‘Life-threatening’ fire spreads in Southern California
At least two fires sparked in Southern California on Jan. 7 amid a “life-threatening and destructive” windstorm event that’s sweeping through the region.
A Dangerously Dry Southern California Was Ready to Burn
Parched vegetation combined with strong Santa Ana winds and low relative humidity levels led to the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County.
Southern California fires prompt mass evacuations
Southern California braces for ‘life-threatening’ wind and fire danger
For the third time since early November, parts of Southern California’s Los Angeles and Ventura counties are under a red flag warning for extreme fire danger.
How to help residents affected by wildfires in Southern California
Strong Santa Ana winds are fueling multiple wildfires across Southern California, forcing thousands of residents to flee from their homes.
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Too wet and too dry: The crazy north-south gap in California’s rain
Some Northern California cities have been soaked with almost twice their average rainfall, while southern cities are bone-dry ...
With few storms in 8 months, Southern California swings toward drought. Will rain ever come?
Months into the rainy season, Southern California is now experiencing moderate drought conditions, according to the U.S.
Wild California storm system will bring wind, but only a hint of rain to Arizona
The storm is battering southern California with Santa Ana winds, fueling wildfire risks. Arizona will see winds, but not much ...
Southern California wildfires 2025 explained: Why the blaze in winter, why it is so bad
It is not yet known what sparked the wildfires, although power cables blowing in the wind are a likely cause. But three ...
High winds, lack of rain and climate change stoking California fires
High winds and lack of rain are the main factors driving the Southern California fires, but climate change is altering the ...
A perfect storm of weather and climate conditions led to the severity of the California fires
A perfect storm of weather and climate conditions led to the severity of the wildfires devastating Southern California.
Trump blames Newsom for Southern California wildfires, governor’s office pushes back on facts
President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday blamed the massive wildfires burning homes in Southern California on Gov. Gavin ...
Here’s why northern and southern CA face drastically different wildfire risks right now
Upper stretches of the state have been blessed with rainfall, but Southern California is historically dry right now. Then the winds hit ...
As Southern California readies for drought, the Bay Area breaks rain records
California is experiencing dual weather events, with the Bay Area seeing record-setting rain while LA and San Diego hover ...
Strongest winds in over a decade could increase fire risk to dry Southern California
The strongest winds in more than a decade could hit Southern California, potentially causing structural damage and bringing ...