Death toll rises to at least 25 in L.A. fires
Officials have confirmed a 25th death in the Southern California wildfires as the area prepares for more forecasted Santa Ana winds. CBS News correspondent Charlie De Mar has more.
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Officials have confirmed a 25th death in the Southern California wildfires as the area prepares for more forecasted Santa Ana winds. CBS News correspondent Charlie De Mar has more.
Millions in southern California remain on high alert due to powerful wind gusts as wildfires continue to burn through Los Angeles. CBS News correspondent Danya Bacchus has the latest details.
Heavy Santa Ana winds are expected to return, prompting red flag warnings along a 300-mile stretch of Southern California. As fires continue to burn, the winds could either spread them or spark new fires. Rob Marciano reports.
Powerful Santa Ana winds, coupled with bone-dry conditions, created the perfect conditions for the wildfires that have scorched Los Angeles County this week. Downtown L.A. has received just over a quarter-inch of rain since May, its second-driest stretch in nearly 150 years. Rob Marciano explains.
The fire was being buoyed by strong winds and unseasonably warm temperatures in the mid-70s.
Residents are encouraged to take caution with activities that could begin fires.
Evacuations orders have since been lifted after Santa Ana winds brought dangerous gusty and dry conditions to the region.
Residents in Southern California are bracing for more high temperatures as Santa Ana winds are increasing the threat of wildfires. CBSN Los Angeles' Kandiss Crone reports.
Strong winds and gusts are threatening to spark more wildfires in Southern California as residents look ahead to possible a third week of blazes. CBSN Los Angeles' Greg Mills reports.
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