Critical fire conditions are expected to continue through Friday. But rain could be on the way this weekend. Here's what to ...

The Santa Anas are expected to be most powerful Monday night into Tuesday. Fire services across the region say they are ready ...

For the latest updates on the LA and San Diego fires, follow USA TODAY's coverage for Wednesday, Jan. 22. SAN ...

The Hughes Fire near Castaic, California, has burned over 5,000 acres, prompting evacuations and school closures.

Santa Ana winds finally delivered a big, direct hit on San Diego County Tuesday, gusting as high as 102 mph in the ...

Santa Ana winds return to Southern California from Monday to Tuesday, once again raising fire danger concerns.

Southern California will continue to face "dangerous fire weather conditions" including strong Santa Ana winds and extremely ...

After a much quieter weekend, Southern California is experiencing a major shift in the weather pattern. The winds will peak Monday evening and overnight but extend into Tuesday morning.

Much of inland San Diego County was whipped yet again by a strong Santa Ana wind event Monday into Tuesday, contributing to ...

California Governor Gavin Newsom has deployed fire engines, water-dropping aircraft and hand crews across the region—to ...

The Santa Ana winds are dry, powerful winds that blow down the mountains toward the Southern California coast. The region ...

Extreme fire weather returns to Southern California - particularly Los Angeles and Ventura counties - as winds of up to 100 mph have prompted the most urgent warning from the National Weather Service.