The Santa Ana winds become particularly dangerous when combined with other climate conditions such as drought, which increases the risk of wildfires like the ones currently raging in the Los Angeles ...
Even as winds diminished slightly, the Eaton Fire that has already caused five deaths and destroyed or damaged more than 1,000 structures advanced on Mount Wilson Thursday, threatening the observatory ...
The Santa Ana winds are driving these wildfires to spread even faster and are making it harder for firefighters to gain control. Here's what climate experts say about what they are observing.