Santa Ana winds are blowing through California, and parts of the state are at an increased risk of wildfires because of drought.

State fire safety officials have repeatedly warned Southern California Edison to improve weather tracking to help prevent wind-driven fire.

The Santa Ana winds are expected to pick back up this week, after they fueled multiple deadly wildfires that caused widespread destruction in Southern California. Firefighters battled numerous ...

A 40-year drought, arid vegetation and explosive Santa Ana winds ... this January. In California, 19 out of 20 of the biggest fires in the state's history have happened since 2003 and 13 of ...

On the morning of Jan. 7, just days into the new year, the Palisades Fire erupted and ravaged the Los Angeles County coast from Malibu to Santa Monica. Within 24 hours, two more fires —  Eaton and ...

Three wildfires erupted overnight in northern San Diego County, California, setting the region on edge as fierce Santa Ana winds continued to sweep through. The winds, notorious for fueling fast ...

Smoke rises from a burning vehicle during a brush fire pushed by gusting Santa Ana winds on January 7, 2025 in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, California.

Santa Ana winds are hot, dry winds that blow in from the northeast. They pick up speed as they hit the mountains around LA, and send humidity levels plunging, further upping the fire risk.