Over 1,100 firefighters had been “strategically pre-positioned” across Southern California to address the "ongoing critical fire weather," according to Cal Fire. Los Angeles County Fire Chief ...

The United States incurred 73% of the losses in a tame first half of the year for worldwide weather-related disasters.

Weekend storm is expected to bring some relief. But fire weather could return if dry weather and Santa Ana winds return. Risk of landslides in burned areas is low, but still exists, forecasters ...

Rain would be bad for LA during the wildfires. Here’s why. The region has experienced one of its driest winter spells on record . Rhian Lubin. in New York. Thursday 16 January 2025 17:53 GMT.

The fire in northwestern L.A. County spread swiftly to more than 10,400 acres but is now 95% contained. The largest fire, covering 23,448 acres in western Los Angeles, is 90% contained. The blaze ...

The fire in northwestern L.A. County spread swiftly to more than 10,400 acres but is now 95% contained. The largest fire, covering 23,448 acres in western Los Angeles, is 90% contained. The blaze ...

One concern about any heavy rain that might fall is that it might trigger mudslides in areas charred by the fires, the city of Los Angeles warned at a recent news conference.

Rain helps Los Angeles wildfires, risks mudslides. Peter Weber, The Week US. Mon, January 27, 2025 at 5:25 PM UTC. 1 min read. When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its ...