L.A. Fires Live Updates: "Extremely critical fire weather" forecast for Southern California
Fires across the Los Angeles area have killed at least 25 people. The Palisades and Eaton wildfires are still burning in Southern California.
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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 the region. That’s extremely low.
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.
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 the winds.
Areas in Southern California remain under evacuation orders as fires continue
A total of 24 people are dead, according to the Los Angeles County Coroner, and thousands of structures were destroyed as areas affected by the Los Angeles wildfires remain under evacuation orders due to life-threatening conditions.
LA fires were larger and more intense because of planet-warming pollution, study suggests
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A national, nonpartisan study of the Los Angeles fires could improve planning for future disasters
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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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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Harvey running back Shahn Alston commits to Southern California
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