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What hazards will remain in Southern California after the wildfires subside?
While the end to the fire danger is not yet in sight, experts say the hazards that will remain in its wake will be severe.
Maps show how dry Southern California is, as L.A. wildfires burn
Dry vegetation helped fuel the fires that spread through the Los Angeles area, burning tens of thousands of acres.
Why are winter wildfires happening in Southern California?
Experts explain why Southern California is experiencing its most devastating winter wildfires in decades and what this could mean for the future of fire seasons.
Another round of powerful, dry winds to raise wildfire risk across Southern California
Forecasters warned Southern California could see a “life-threatening, destructive” windstorm this week, as powerful gusts and dropped humidity levels raise the risk for wildfires in parched areas still recovering from a recent destructive blaze.
Southern California is extremely dry, and that’s fueling fires − maps show just how dry
Southern California started out the 2024-25 water year pretty dry. The region got some rain from an atmospheric river in November, but not much. After that, most of the atmospheric rivers that hit the West Coast from October into January veered northward into Washington, Oregon and Northern California instead.
L.A. Fires: Progress in Southern California containment efforts as winds weaken
Fires across the Los Angeles area have killed more than two dozen people. Weaker winds enabled firefighters to make inroads containing the Palisades and Eaton fires.
Here's how to help wildfire victims as California blazes explode in size
Strong Santa Ana winds are fueling multiple wildfires across Southern California, forcing thousands of residents to flee from their homes.
Locals step up to support the front lines battling wildfires in Southern California
Crews have come in from all over the country and Mexico to prevent further destruction. While they’re holding it down on the front lines, others are now stepping up to pitch in.
How the Southern California wildfires are impacting Hollywood
The wildfires have devastated Southern California, burning more than 40,000 acres, and destroying 12,000+ structures. The blaze has also had severe ripple effects on the economy, including one of Southern California's most prominent industries: entertainment.
Dangerous fire weather returns to Southern California
The latest Santa Ana winds will return Monday, with the strongest gusts expected Monday night into Tuesday morning, as Los ...
Southern California is extremely dry, and that’s fueling fires − maps show just how dry | Opinion
In early January, the soil moisture in much of Southern California was in the bottom 2% of historical records for that day in ...
How climate whiplash contributed to the severity of the California fires
Hydroclimate whiplash -- the rapid shift between wet and dry conditions -- likely contributed to the severity of the ...
L.A. fires: Will Trump immigration crackdown slow rebuilding?
L.A.'s wildfire recovery may be on a collision course with Trump's immigration policy. Southern California's construction ...
3 Big Questions for Illinois Basketball at Michigan State
The Spartans' three-point percentage of 28.7 ranks worst in the Big Ten and near the bottom of all Division I teams. Defensively, the Illini prefer to run teams off the line, but given MSU’s hesitancy ...
Welcome back to Trump's America. It's so much different this time around.
In 2016, many Americans were grappling with what a Trump presidency would look like. This time around, Trump's vision for the ...
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On verge of collapse, Wisconsin men's basketball shows progress by reestablishing dominance
The Badgers allowed a 20-4 run in the second half, but they showed the strides they've made with a resilient effort down the stretch.
John Blackwell scores 28, No. 24 Wisconsin beats Southern California 84-69 to extend win streak to 7
John Blackwell scored 28 points and No. 24 Wisconsin defeated Southern California 84-69 to extend its winning streak to seven games ...