In Southern California, Santa Ana winds led to a dramatic escalation of wildfire risk, transforming a precarious situation into a full-blown crisis necessitating urgent evacuations and response efforts.
Firefighters faced an uphill battle as severe winds grounded water-dropping aircraft, leading to urgent evacuation orders; officials warned that "all residents of Los Angeles County are in danger."
With conditions ripe for fire, Jennifer Marlon notes that any spark, even a campfire, can rapidly escalate into a large fire, making control efforts incredibly challenging.
Jason Moreland highlights that Santa Ana wind events are a common annual occurrence, yet when coupled with dry conditions, they create an extraordinarily unpredictable fire risk.
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