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.
Southern California firefighters make progress against wildfire as fierce winds start to subside
Southern California firefighters made progress against a wildfire that has destroyed 132 structures, mostly homes, and that was
Southern California firefighters gain ground over wildfire thanks to decreased winds
Santa Anas are dry, warm and gusty northeast winds that blow from the interior of Southern California toward the coast and offshore, moving in the opposite direction of the normal onshore flow that carries moist air from the Pacific. They typically occur during the fall months and continue through winter and into early spring.
California wildfire continues to burn as firefighters try to contain the flame
A wildfire northwest of Los Angeles burned out of control for a second day after destroying dozens of homes as fire crews working in steep terrain continue to protect homes near the city of Santa Paula.
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
Favorable weather conditions helped fire crews gain more control over a Southern California wildfire that has destroyed 134 structures and damaged dozens more, authorities reported Sunday.
Firefighters gaining control over devastating wildfire near Los Angeles
Firefighters started gaining control on Friday over a stubborn wildfire near Los Angeles that destroyed at least 132 ...
Update: Frenchman Fire in Los Angeles County hits full containment by Sunday afternoon
Frenchman Fire initially started 12:41 p.m. Nov. 7 in Los Angeles County. After being active for three days, it has burned 94 ...
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Firefighters advance on destructive blaze in California, aided by slower winds
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California firefighters gained ground Saturday on a wildfire that has ravaged more than ...
Wildfire near Los Angeles burn dozens of homes
By David Swanson and Kanishka Singh SANTA PAULA, California (Reuters) -Over 10,000 people were ordered to evacuate from a ...
Update: Broad Fire in Los Angeles County is now 100% contained
Broad Fire initially started 10:09 a.m. Nov. 6 in Los Angeles County. After being active for 28 hours, it has burned 50 acres ...
Contained, extinguished and mopping up: Here’s what some common wildfire terms mean
With destructive wildfires burning on both coasts, fire officials might use jargon unfamiliar to residents of states where ...
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Firefighters gain control over devastating wildfire near Los Angeles
Firefighters started gaining control on Friday over a stubborn wildfire near Los Angeles that destroyed at least 132 buildings and damaged 88 others, as many of the more than 10,000 people forced to ...
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Mountain Fire in Ventura County contained at 31%, Cal Fire announces
The fire that’s consumed several homes in Ventura County and forced residents to vacate their properties has been contained ...