How Santa Ana winds spread the L.A. wildfires
Briefly

The Santa Ana winds, coupled with a long dry summer and lack of rainfall, have created conditions that exacerbate the wildfires across Los Angeles, forcing evacuations and leading to tragic loss.
As the winds flow over the mountains, they speed up and increase in temperature and dryness, turning Southern California into a tinderbox ready to ignite at any moment.
Recent weather patterns have led to significant vegetation growth, which, paired with the Santa Ana winds, has intensified the wildfires, resulting in some of the most damaging fires seen in years.
Read at Washington Post
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