The fast-moving wildfire s ripping through Southern California are being fueled by the state’s fierce Santa Ana winds.

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 ...

Months after fires decimated Altadena, California, its residents still gather to try to recover and rebuild.

The fire ended up destroying homes across several communities, among them the historic Black neighborhood of Altadena.

NBC News’ Steve Patterson reports from Altadena on the concerning Santa Ana winds that experts have labeled a “particularly dangerous situation,” amid the California wildfires.

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

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

As another round of wild Santa Ana winds threatens Southern California this week, fire officials across the region say they are pre-deploying strike teams and asking for the public’s help ...

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 ...

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 ...

What are Santa Ana winds? Santa Ana winds flow east to west through Southern California's mountains, according to the National Weather Service.

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?