Wildfires latest: A final round of dangerous fire weather and dry conditions is in the forecast
The IndependentThe latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Millions of Southern Californians were on edge as winds began picking up during a final round of dangerous fire weather forecast for the region Wednesday where two massive blazes have killed at least 25 and destroyed thousands of homes. The National Weather Service warned Tuesday that the combination of high winds and severely dry conditions have created a “particularly dangerous situation” in which any new fire could explode in size. ▶ As Los Angeles burns, Hollywood’s Oscar season turns into a pledge drive When the Palisades Fire broke out in Los Angeles last Tuesday, Hollywood’s awards season was in full swing. “Those stories,” Davies says, “will stick with me.” ▶ Here’s where things stand Millions of Southern Californians were on edge as a final round of dangerous fire weather was forecast for the region on Wednesday, along with a rare warning of a “Particularly Dangerous Situation” for an area near where two massive blazes have killed at least 25 and destroyed thousands of homes.