HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The recent wildfires in Los Angeles were intensified by strong Santa Ana winds, which are a unique weather pattern in Southern California. These winds are caused by the ...

At least five wildfires are ravaging Southern ... and Altadena in northeast L.A. County. Santa Ana winds flow east to west through Southern California's mountains, according to the National ...

The California ... wildfires. Infrastructure: Faulty electrical equipment, like downed power lines, and poorly planned urban ...

The deadly fires ... when Santa Ana winds — common for the winter but especially extreme this week — picked up. Winds across the foothills and valleys were as strong as 70 mph, with gusts touching 100 ...

The California wildfires ... urban development in wildfire zones raise the risk to communities. A combination of prolonged drought, dry conditions, and fierce Santa Ana winds created the perfect ...