The Santa Ana winds are dry, powerful winds that blow down the mountains toward the Southern California coast. The region sees about 10 Santa Ana wind events a year on average, typically occurring from fall into January. When conditions are dry, as they are right now, these winds can become a severe fire hazard.

At least five wildfires are ravaging Southern California, and the three largest have already killed at least five people, burned tens of thousands of acres and prompted the evacuation of an estimated 179,

LA wildfires devastate areas as drought and Santa Ana winds intensify flames Intensifying weather patterns lead to devastating wildfires across 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

Fires across the Los Angeles area have killed at least 25 people. The Palisades and Eaton fires continue to burn in Southern California.

Residents of Southern California are bracing for another wave of powerful Santa Ana winds, as firefighters work to contain two of the largest wildfires in the region.

Public safety officials are watching closely as a new round of Santa Ana winds were expected to blow into southern California.

Across Southern California, a new round of Santa Ana winds are expected to produce "extremely critical fire conditions."