Critical fire conditions are expected to continue through Friday. But rain could be on the way this weekend. Here's what to know.

The Santa Anas are expected to be most powerful Monday night into Tuesday. Fire services across the region say they are ready.

Windy and dry conditions returned to Southern California on Monday, raising the risk of new wildfires sparking as firefighters continue to battle two major blazes in the Los Angeles area that started in similar weather nearly two weeks ago.

(KTLA) – As firefighters brace for yet another round of strong Santa Ana winds over the next several ... p.m. Tuesday for much of inland Southern California, including parts of Ventura, Los ...

The Santa Ana winds are dry, powerful winds that blow down the mountains toward the Southern California coast. The region sees about 10 Santa Ana wind events a year on average, typically occurring from fall into January. When conditions are dry, as they are right now, these winds can become a severe fire hazard.

One of the biggest stories of 2025 thus far has been the wildfires in California. A common occurrence in that state, wildfires are often fueled by a combination of drought and terrain. The terrain allows for the development of Santa Ana winds that cause any fire to spread very quickly.

KGW spoke with one of the volunteers from our region, Lori Crosby, who has been aiding survivors of the Palisades fire at a shelter since last week.

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Firefighters making up the Multnomah County strike teams returned home on Saturday morning. Crews arrived back in Portland just after 10 a.m. Oregon made history with its largest out-of-state firefighting deployment, showcasing the state's dedication to aiding others during crises, officials said Saturday.

The deadly Palisades Fire was 63% contained Tuesday ahead of another dangerous Santa Ana wind event that could bring isolated gusts as high as 100 mph. Forecasters took the rare step of issuing a “particularly dangerous situation warning” for a large portion of Los Angeles and Ventura counties due to damaging Santa Ana winds and

Klamath Tribes Wildland Fire Department crews are helping Los Angeles County battle the Eaton and Palisades fires.

Containment of the deadly Palisades Fire rose to 63% Tuesday as fire crews again braved gusting Santa Ana winds as they worked to fully surround the burn area and authorities looked to possibly lift more evacuation orders and allow some residents to return home.

The deadly Palisades Fire was 61% contained Tuesday ahead of another dangerous Santa Ana wind event that could bring isolated gusts as high as 100 mph.