Santa Ana winds began battering parts of the Southland Tuesday, raising concerns about wildfires just as fire crews were making progress to fully surround the Franklin Fire in Malibu.

Santa Ana wind events aren’t new ... In extreme weather, power lines face a higher risk of falling or being hit by tree branches and sparking a fire. The area burnt because of fires related ...

By the time the winds hit LA, they are hot, dry, and dangerous. The Santa Ana winds can squeeze water from vegetation and create the perfect conditions for wildfires. The dry gusts also bolster ...