Southern California remains the exception, where some heightened fire risk may persist. Despite these seasonal shifts, CAL FIRE remains vigilant and prepared to respond to any challenges …

The windstorm and resulting fire danger were well forecast. On January 2, the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) warned that conditions in Southern California fostered "above normal significant fire potential." [7] That same day, local National Weather Service (NWS) forecasts noted the potential for intense fires and issued a Fire Weather Watch. [8][9] On January 3, the Storm Prediction ...

Sep 10, 2024 · Three major wildfires in Southern California burned more than 100,00 acres and forced evacuations during a heat wave that elevated fire danger in the fire-prone region.

6 days ago · Maps of Southern California show where the Palisades Fire, Eaton Fire, the Hughes Fire near Castaic, and several other blazes have scorched tens of thousands of acres. An updating map...

3 days ago · At least 29 people are believed to be dead and more than a dozen others remain unaccounted for as multiple wildfires rage across Southern California.

Jan 21, 2025 · Santa Ana winds will continue whipping through Southern California through Thursday, sparking fears that progress made fighting wildfires that have scorched over 40,000 acres and left 28 dead ...

Jan 19, 2025 · LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern Californians are bracing for gusty winds and a heightened risk of wildfires, less than two weeks after the outbreak of deadly blazes that have killed at least 27 people and charred thousands of homes.

Jan 16, 2025 · A map from Cal Fire shows the wildfires burning in Southern California as of the department's latest update. The map shows the Palisades, Eaton, Hurst, Auto and Little Mountain fires.

Firefighters scrambled to corral a fast-moving wildfire in the Los Angeles hillsides as a potentially “life-threatening, destructive” windstorm hit Southern California on Tuesday, while traffic out of the area was jammed as residents tried to flee.

The total damage and economic loss from the Southern California wildfires is now estimated to be between $250 billion and $275 billion, according to AccuWeather.