Devastating fires in the Los Angeles region are driven by Santa Ana winds blowing from California and Nevada’s interior deserts to the Pacific Ocean.

It was first reported at around 7:45 p.m. in the Santa ... pushed by the winds. Dean Fioresi is a web producer for CBS Los Angeles. He covers breaking news throughout Southern California.

National Weather Service offices across Southern California are warning residents of an increase in weather conditions that are conducive to rapid fire growth. Meteorologists are most concerned about conditions from Monday afternoon through Wednesday morning when winds will be at their peak and relative humidity will be low.

The intense and fast-moving fires that have cut a path of destruction through the suburbs of Los Angeles, killing at least two people, are being driven by the region's powerful Santa Ana winds, with gusts that in some cases surpass hurricane-strength.

Strong winds are fueling wildfires in California, with gusts reaching more than 50 mph early Wednesday. The winds, known as the Santa Ana winds, intensified Tuesday as fires broke out in at least four Los Angeles neighborhoods.

Southern California braced for another round of wicked Santa Ana winds after three wildfires erupted on Tuesday.

A forecast map from the NWS shows that areas northwest of Los Angeles are expected to see strong wind gusts through Wednesday.

Today on AirTalk, we're looking at the new Red Flag Warnings issued for L.A. and Ventura Counties. Is it possible to build a fireproof home? We'll have an expert on to answer questions about building materials as many people begin the process of rebuilding their homes and businesses.

Another round of fire weather could last for much of next week in Southern California, bringing new dangers as Pacific Palisades, Altadena and surrounding communities struggle to assess the damage of devastating wildfires earlier this month.

Firefighters held the line against two massive wildfires that have ravaged parts of Los Angeles for the past week, even as desert winds and a parched landscape presented extremely hazardous conditions.

On Saturday at 2:43 p.m. the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA issued a red flag warning valid from Monday 10 a.m. until Tuesday 10 p.m. The warning is for Central Ventura County Valleys, Eastern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational area,

Millions of Southern Californians faced new wildfire warnings on Tuesday (January 14, 2025), and tens of thousands saw their power shut off as strong winds blew across the parched landscape around Los Angeles where two massive blazes have been burning for a week.