Firefighters advance on destructive blaze in California, aided by slower winds
The region northwest of Los Angeles has seen some of California’s most destructive fires over the years. The Mountain Fire swiftly grew from less than half a square mile (about 1.2 square kilometers) to more than 16 square miles (41 square kilometers) in little more than five hours on Wednesday, with gusts topping 61 mph (98 kph).
Powerful winds raise wildfire risk across California as blaze erupts near Malibu
California is being lashed by powerful winds that fed a fast-moving wildfire that destroyed homes and forced hundreds of residents to flee in Ventura County
Southern California Wildfire Forces Thousands to Flee Amid High Winds
Firefighters in Ventura County, California continue to battle a rapidly growing wildfire that has forced thousands to evacuate.
Firefighters make progress containing California wildfire as winds die down
California Gov. Newsom declared a state of emergency on Friday, days after winds fueled a massive wildfire west of Los Angeles.
Another round of powerful, dry winds to raise wildfire risk across California
California is bracing for another round of powerful winds that will cause humidity levels to drop and raise the risk of wildfires in much of the state.
Calmer winds help firefighters make progress against California's Mountain Fire
Calmer winds helped California firefighters battle the once out-of-control Mountain Fire on Friday as they continued to defend homes from the destructive blaze, officials said.
Firefighters make progress, but Southern California wildfire rages on
This page is a summary of news on the California wildfire for Sunday, Nov. 10. For the latest news, view our story for Monday, Nov. 11. VENTURA, Calif. — Improved weather conditions allowed firefighters to increase containment on the blaze raging northwest of Los Angeles and keep it from growing over the weekend,
Fire Crews Gain Greater Control Over Destructive Southern California Wildfire
Authorities say favorable weather conditions have helped fire crews gain more control over a Southern California wildfire that has destroyed 134 structures
Fire officials describe harrowing conditions as Southern California wildfire exploded
Authorities said firefighters battled fierce, howling winds and rescued people as a fast-moving Southern California wildfire exploded in size
Firefighters Gain More Control of Southern California Blaze That Spread Rapidly
Calming winds helped firefighters gain the upper hand on Saturday against the Mountain fire in Southern California, after three days of pitched battle using dozens of aircraft, hundreds of fire trucks and legions of firefighters on foot wielding saws and shovels.
‘You can hear it, you can see it, you can feel it’: Gusty winds, cooler temperatures return to Southern California
Gusty winds are back in SoCal after a bit of a break over the weekend. When describing the wind Tuesday morning in the San ...
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Northern California Braces for Snow, Rain, and Gusty Winds as NWS Sacramento Issues Weather Advisory
Northern California faces snow, rain, and winds per NWS Sacramento, with active weather into next week and a winter weather ...
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DeMaio looks to reshape California’s GOP as vote counting winds down
We have a “mandate to take our entire Reform California movement ‘inside the belly of the beast’ and help create a caucus ...
California wildfire fueled by high winds grows to 10,000 acres and forces evacuations
Injuries were reported and homes were destroyed in a Southern California wildfire that began Wednesday and, fueled by high ...
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Over 130 homes lost in California wildfire as winds drop
Firefighters grappling with a blaze that has destroyed at least 130 homes in California said Friday they had made progress ...
Southern California firefighters gain ground over wildfire thanks to decreased winds
(AP) — Southern California firefighters gained ground Friday against a wildfire that has destroyed at least 132 structures, ...
Giant wall of dust sweeps across central California
A large dust storm - also known as a haboob - struck central California disrupting traffic and downing trees. Dozens were ...