LOS ANGELES – Powerful Santa Ana winds near Los Angeles are fueling some of the most significant wildfire threats in years across Southern California. The relentless 50-70 mph wind gusts have created a perfect storm of conditions, leading to rapid fire ...

Much of Los Angeles County will again be facing red flag critical fire conditions Thursday as a powerful and “particularly dangerous” Santa Ana wind event continues to combine with low humidity to raise the risk of wildfires.

Down south, in spots such as Santa Ana, Irvine and Fontana and the majority of the Inland Empire, expect winds of up to 60 miles per hour. Orange County can expect temperatures to remain level in the mid to high 70s, with the Inland Empire seeing a decrease to the mid to high 60s.