‘Particularly dangerous’ weather warning for L.A. fires in effect, gusts of up to 72 mph reported

Los Angeles Times Staff

Jan. 14, 2025

The National Weather Service has issued an ominous ‘particularly dangerous situation’ warning for swaths of Los Angeles and Ventura counties, cautioning of wind gusts ranging from 45 mph to 70 mph, dry air and a higher risk of rapid fire spread and extreme fire behavior.

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