Lighter winds forecast for the Los Angeles area through Thursday may help firefighters
Santa Ana winds will still be strong enough to carry wildfire embers as they ease through Thursday. There are further strong wind gusts expected for Friday morning. KNBC meteorologist Belen de Leon has all the details.
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Firefighters battle to control devastating Los Angeles wildfires as ferocious winds calm somewhat
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Palisades Fire devastates LA County as winds batter Southern California
Thousands of people have fled their homes as a brush fire in the Pacific Palisades has grown to more than 17,000 acres Wednesday.
How windy is it today? See forecast for the high winds blowing across Southern California
Locations of “greatest concern” in the “life-threatening” and “destructive” windstorm include cities within Los Angeles and Ventura counties.
California wildfire forecast: Critical fire risk issued amid strong wind and dry conditions
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More than 100K forced to evacuate as deadly Los Angeles fires burn out of control: Updates
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Los Angeles struggles to contain disaster as 5th wildfire breaks out in the Hollywood Hills
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Devastating and deadly wildfires rage in Los Angeles, with more feared
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‘I’m very grateful’: Stories of heroism emerge as Los Angeles infernos rage
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Help Los Angeles county residents during unprecedented wildfires
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