Wildfires fuelled by 'life-threatening' Santa Ana winds – warm, dry air formed in the Great Basin Desert of America’s ...
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The recent wildfires in Los Angeles were intensified by strong Santa Ana winds, which are a unique weather pattern in Southern California.
Santa Ana winds are common in Southern California during cooler months. Here’s a look at the often-fierce winds that topple power lines and trees and can turn a spark into a raging wildfire.