Santa Ana occurs during the cooler months between September and May. Southern California is particularly vulnerable to them. Fire ecologist Chad Hanson told BBC News that it would be a “rough ...

California wildfires death toll rises as firefighters prepare for more Santa Ana winds. Posted: January 15, 2025 | Last updated: June 19, 2025. NBC News’ Steve Patterson reports from Altadena on ...

In January, the deadly Eton Fire destroyed thousands of homes in Altadena, Calif. What challenges do homeowners and other residents in one small neighborhood continue to face?

Southern California is braced for "extremely critical fire conditions" caused by a new period of Santa Ana winds of up to 50 mph. ... Reporting from ALTADENA, California.

Canyons also channel the winds. I used to live in the Altadena area, and we would get days during Santa Ana wind events when the wind wasn’t present at all where we lived, but, a few blocks away ...

Santa Ana shares its name with the nearby Santa Ana Mountains, and the infamous Santa Ana winds, which have historically fueled seasonal wildfires throughout Southern California.

Santa Ana winds, which are high-speed winds that blow from the mountains to the coast in California, could spread these devastating blazes further. ... 2025 in Altadena, California.

ALTADENA, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 14: A walkway leads to a home burned in the Eaton Fire on January 14, 2025 in Altadena, California. Multiple wildfires fueled by intense Santa Ana Winds continue ...

Today marks six months since deadly wildfires hit Southern California. On January 7, unusually strong Santa Ana winds turned parts of the Los Angeles area into an inferno. The two largest fires ...

What causes the Santa Ana winds? 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 ...