The nature of the Santa Ana winds makes them perfectly suited to fueling blazes like the Palisades Fire, and climate change is increasing the risk

A new wildfire has broken out in Los Angeles, fueled by powerful Santa Ana winds that are pushing the Palisades fires to deadly extremes. These winds, known for their strength and intensity, are exacerbating the fire’s spread,

Firefighters scrambled to corral a fast-moving wildfire in the Los Angeles hillsides dotted with celebrity homes as a “life-threatening, destructive” windstorm hit Southern California, fanning the blaze seen for miles while roads were clogged with cars as residents tried to flee.