The Hughes Fire near Castaic, California, has burned over 5,000 acres, prompting evacuations and school closures.
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.
The National Weather Service has issued another rare Particularly Dangerous Situation warning in anticipation of Monday's Santa Ana wind event.
Over 1,100 firefighters were “strategically pre-positioned” across Southern California to address "ongoing critical fire ...