WEATHER: A wind gust of 102 mph was recorded this morning near the Magic Mountain Truck Trail, the National Weather Service reported.
The fire began as a vegetation fire on the side of the 10 Freeway but the strong winds quickly swept it into a residential area. "Our house is done with," said Emily Navarro."It's on fire." Wednesday morning due to the high winds.
According to the National Weather Service,"wind-prone" coastal and valley areas were expected to receive winds of 40 to 60 mph, with mountain areas possibly getting gusts up to 75 mph. Humidity levels were expected to fall as low as 6 to 12% Wednesday afternoon, bringing the dry conditions that can combine with gusting winds and lead to dangerous fire conditions.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Southern California braces for strongest Santa Ana winds of the year“Today is the calm before the gusty winds are expected,” David Sweet, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, said Monday. “This is going to be the biggest event this season,” he added.
Read more »
Southern California Fire Danger Increasing As Santa Ana Winds Return - Videos from The Weather ChannelFire danger in Southern California will be on the rise in the coming days as Santa Ana winds return to the region. DomenicaDavis has the latest:
Read more »
Howling Santa Ana winds return to Southern CaliforniaHigh Wind and Red Flag warnings will go into effect beginning Tuesday night as roaring Santa Ana winds return to Southern California.
Read more »
Santa Ana winds bring Red Flag Warnings, critical fire conditions to Southern CaliforniaGusty wind conditions across Southern California continue Wednesday, bringing low humidity and prompting dangerous fire weather conditions and Red Flag Warnings across most of the region.
Read more »
Back-to-back Santa Ana winds will raise fire risk in Southern CaliforniaWednesday’s winds will dry out grasses. The second round that is possible Saturday will further dry fuels, priming them for potential fires, said Lisa Phillips, a meteorologist with National Weather Service.
Read more »
33 Southern California Christmas concerts to get you in the holiday spiritFrom traditional and jazz music concerts to punk rock, mariachi and pop holiday spectaculars, there are several events celebrating the season in Southern California.
Read more »