The dangerous combination fueling the L.A. fires: Exceptional dryness and strong winds

Get the Full StoryProlonged drought, an exceptionally dry winter and powerful Santa Ana winds set up a dangerous triple whammy of extreme conditions that have fueled several out-of-control wildfires in the Los Angeles area.

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