
As firefighters continue to battle blazes in Los Angeles that have leveled entire neighborhoods, the deadly Santa Ana winds that fueled them have returned and are expected to intensify. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Gusty offshore winds and persistently dry weather are increasing extreme fire threats in the region, officials said at a news conference Sunday.
Main Idea: Officials warned that strong Santa Ana winds will keep the fire risk very high in Los Angeles until Wednesday evening.
Key Points:
Strong Santa Ana winds can spread fires fast, forcing evacuations, damaging homes, and disrupting work, schools, and local businesses in Los Angeles and nearby areas.
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Central official warning that fire threat in Los Angeles County will remain very high.
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